New gym, storm shelter coming to Dallas’ James Madison High School

New gym, storm shelter coming to Dallas’ James Madison High School

A new competition gymnasium at James Madison High School is being constructed as part of roughly $29 million the school received in Dallas ISD’s voter-approved $1.6 billion 2015 bond package.

South Dallas

Skye Seipp - November 4, 2020

South Dallas businesses, residents opt to pay extra taxes for public improvement

South Dallas businesses, residents opt to pay extra taxes for public improvement

Parts of South Dallas and Fair Park are using self-imposed tax dollars to improve the community by cleaning up streets, fixing infrastructure issues and increasing public safety and security.

South Dallas

Skye Seipp - August 7, 2020

A $7 million facelift will transform South Dallas’ MLK school into an arts academy

A $7 million facelift will transform South Dallas’ MLK school into an arts academy

This fall, the school opens as a Dallas ISD “transformation” school focused on performing and fine arts.

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Skye Seipp - July 8, 2020

MLK Community Center’s Juneteenth celebration different but ‘impactful’

MLK Community Center’s Juneteenth celebration different but ‘impactful’

Normally, center turns into a festival on Juneteenth, with vendors and music in the parking lot, but with COVID-19 numbers still breaking record highs in Dallas County, this year’s event was done differently.

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Skye Seipp - June 24, 2020