Sean Clifford has been appointed president of the AFC Scholarship Fund ahead of a major tax credit initiative.

Dallas plans a community ceremony on April 9 to rename Lake Highlands North Park as Walne Park in honor of Joan and Alan Walne. The event highlights their service to Dallas parks. Local officials are set to participate.

Thursday, April 9 will feature competition from these former City of Dallas area high school standouts.

Dallas city officials have announced the completion of major upgrades at the Jim Miller Pump Station. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marks improvements aimed at extending facility life and enhancing water service reliability.

The Latino Cultural Center has announced its event lineup for April. Activities include dance classes, film screenings with discussions, hands-on art workshops and family-friendly festivals celebrating culture through music and food.

SMU’s track and field team will participate in Texas A&M’s three-day invitational starting Thursday. The Mustangs aim to build on recent strong performances, including national rankings in multiple events.

Dallas city officials have completed major upgrades at the Jim Miller Pump Station and reservoir. The improvements aim to ensure reliable water service for local residents and wholesale customers. A ceremony marking this milestone will be held at the facility.

Mackenzie Lee claimed her first collegiate win as SMU finished second at their home tournament. Head coach Lauren Mason praised both Lee’s achievement and strong team efforts as they prepare for postseason play.

Four student-athletes from SMU men’s swimming and diving were named to College Sports Communicators’ Academic All-District Team on Apr. 7 for their athletic performance and strong academic records. Honorees include Berube, Forrest, Sungail, and Thompson.

Two SMU women’s swimmers have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team for their achievements both academically and athletically. Osborne and Scarpitti were recognized for maintaining high GPAs while contributing significantly to their team’s performance.

Dallas is inviting local leaders and organizations to discuss city growth at a new event called Shape of Dallas. The meeting will focus on how zoning impacts daily life and inform future planning discussions.

These former City of Dallas area high school athletes will take part in events on Wednesday, April 8.

Dallas celebrates Arts Month with new poet laureateship appointments alongside numerous concerts, exhibitions, and cultural activities across multiple venues this April. Highlights include family-friendly festivals, public art dedications, music performances—and expanded opportunities for youth involvement in poetry.

The City of Dallas is marking National Community Development Week with a range of events focused on affordable housing initiatives and neighborhood improvements funded by federal grants. Activities include workshops, a mayoral proclamation ceremony, project tours highlighting local revitalization efforts—and…

Several Dallas-based projects have been recognized at the D CEO 2026 Commercial Real Estate Awards. Winners include developments backed by city incentives as well as major office leases and community impact initiatives.

Kristin Lowman has been named Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Secret Service’s Dallas Field Office. With over 20 years’ experience in law enforcement communications, she will lead local efforts supporting both operations in Texas and major security events.

The SMU women’s golf team stands third after two rounds at the Huntington Bank Collegiate tournament in Dallas. Led by Lee’s strong performance, they trail UCLA by five shots heading into Tuesday’s final round.

The City of Dallas is seeking public input on plans for its City Hall and nearby properties through an open call for concepts. Residents can submit their ideas until May 3 as part of a broader effort that includes a…

Several Dallas-based real estate projects were honored at this year’s D CEO Commercial Real Estate Awards. Seven winning developments received support from city-led economic development incentives. A full list of honorees can be found online.

The City of Dallas is observing National Community Development Week from April 6-10 with events highlighting federal investment impacts on local neighborhoods. Activities include workshops on affordable housing initiatives and a community bus tour showcasing revitalization projects.