Ferguson Road Initiative to hire executive director
This new direction falls on the heels of a recent string of grants and by contributions made by local business leaders and corporations.
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
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UPDATED: East Dallas apartment complex burns (again)
... and once again, arson is suspected.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Sprayground at Ferguson Park opens with Family Fun Day on June 6
Has an advanced filtration system so you don't have to worry (as much) about those little bacterial critters.
Monday, June 1, 2009
UPDATED: Government-supported orgs facing cutbacks and worse
As the economy goes, so goes financial support from governmental bodies.
Monday, June 1, 2009
White Rock Hills neighborhood looking for residents willing to train as a Volunteers In Patrol
The VIP program helps residents reduce neighborhood crime.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Ferguson Road Initiative offering free tax preparation help
Citizens are invited to come down to the New Hope Lutheran Church on Tuesdays and Saturdays through April 15.
Friday, Feb. 6, 2009
UPDATED: White Rock Hills neighbors update on recent crimes
Notes on a recent burglary and car damage.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
White Rock Hills residents asked to call Wal-Mart to complain about abandoned cart
Get yer low prices off my dang lawn!
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009
Crime down dramatically in one “Two Points” neighborhood
Crime(watch) does pay.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Multimedia: Ferguson Road Initiative celebrates ten years of changing neighborhoods for the better
There would be no Pegasus News if not for the inspiration provided by FRI -- and that's the least of the organization's contributions, which were celebrated with a bus tour and reception last Friday.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Ferguson Road Initiative hosts 10th anniversary bus tour with special guest Mayor Tom Leppert
Along with showcasing FRI’s achievements, the bus tour will take passengers on a personal tour of the areas in most need of community support, emphasizing on the tour the areas of opportunity that are addressed in FRI’s strategic economic improvement plan.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Far East Dallas convenience store owner says he is chucking it in after two robberies in 24-hours
Katrina refugees blamed for crime spike.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
Dallas police watching Shiloh Village gang members — live and on YouTube
Gangstas enter the digital age.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Home Bank on Buckner Boulevard robbed Thursday
Helicopters over the house again.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Bingo Land holding informational meeting on Tuesday regarding Special Use Permit
Neighborhood groups are in opposition.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Two major East Dallas burglars busted
Responsible for a combined 130 burglaries.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
White Rock Hills VITA volunteers score big ROI
They doubled last year's outcomes.
Friday, June 20, 2008
New mural unveiled at Little Scholars Learning Center
Mural is an image of hope.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Ferguson Road Initiative launches membership drive and new website
FRI serves more than 40,000 residents in 20 neighborhoods in the White Rock Hills area with its U.S. Department of Justice Weed & Seed program that "weeds" out crime and "seeds" economic development.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Area Weed and Seed programs may be in danger
Program reduces crime and seeds business in eight area communities
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Ferguson Road Initiative & DISD host drug & gang prevention conference Saturday
Conference will educate more than 8,000 families and 13 DISD schools about the crisis of drugs and gangs, while offering them preventative tools to help protect their children from drug use and gang violence.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Sixth Floor Museum, Foundation, Ferguson Road Initiative Volunteers rally to bring 160 Dallas students, families to Museum March 29
Funded by a local family foundation grant, the FRI/Bayles Family Cultural Field Trip benefits an “at risk” community that would otherwise not be able to afford such an outing.
Friday, March 28, 2008
UPDATED: White Rock Hills Neighborhoods holding cleanup day March 29
Cleaning up graffiti and garbage
Friday, March 21, 2008
Monday’s Ferguson Road Two-points Weed and Seed meeting rescheduled to April 14
The culprit is "circumstances beyond our control."
Monday, March 10, 2008
Ferguson Road Initiative to hold annual meeting Monday night
Important updates and election of officers.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
Ferguson Road Initiative gets new Crime Prevention Specialist
Benjamin L. Williams is recently back from his third tour of duty in Kuwait and Iraq.
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007
Dallas police taking the H.E.A.T. to White Rock Hills
Residents can register their vehicles in the H.E.A.T. program, which works to reduce car thefts.
Monday, Dec. 3, 2007
White Rock Hills Neighborhood Association 1177 taking off
After the initial meeting, things are happening quickly -- including new CrimeWatch signs for the neighborhood.
Monday, Nov. 19, 2007
Two-Points meeting on Thursday to address gang activity and upcoming budget
The meeting is at a different time and place than the usual.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
Ferguson Road Initiative seeks nominations for officers and directors
Looking for individuals ready to make a difference.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
Bayles Fest will bring together neighbors with health, finance, food and fun on October 13
This year's will be the biggest yet.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
Income tax assistance volunteers sought in White Rock Hills
The program saved area residents more than $7.2 million last year.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Ferguson Road Initiative awarded Project Safe Neighborhoods / Anti-gang violence grant
60,000 reasons for a further decline in crime
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Ferguson Road Initiative needs volunteer office help
Budget cuts have created a crunch.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Ferguson Road Initiative has busy August meeting
Volunteers are needed for the growing Bayles Fest; the Library battle rages on; and law enforcement efforts are bearing fruit.
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007
Ferguson Road Two-points Weed and Seed receives $200k in federal funding
$25,000 increase over prior year.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
“Audie’s Place” VFW hall on Lakeland closed
The wrong guy got the eviction notice.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Dolores Wolfe earns city council recognition for community service
Wolfe worked on closure of blighted properties.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Residential burglary uptick in White Rock Village
Crimewatch leaders call for vigilance and reporting.
Monday, June 11, 2007
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