Laura For Dallas

FREE Monthly Baby Diaper Pantry

Parents and guardians living in the City of Dallas can receive free diapers and wipes for young children while supplies last.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at West Dallas Multipurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road, Dallas, TX 75212.

No income requirements. Diapers are provided based on the child’s size and weight.

For more information call :(214) 670-6341
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¡Despensa Mensual GRATUITA de Pañales para Bebés!

Los padres, madres y tutores que viven en la ciudad de Dallas pueden recibir pañales y toallitas gratis para niños pequeños, hasta agotar existencias.

Martes, 18 de agosto de 2026, de 10:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m., en el West Dallas Multipurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road.

No hay requisitos de ingresos. Los pañales se proporcionan según la talla y el peso del niño.

Para más información, llame al (214) 670-6341.

West Dallas Walk With A Doc

Join Dr. Solis and Dr. Ash*tey for a refreshing walk on Saturday, August 15 at 8 AM at Tipton Park, 3600 Magdeline St.

Enjoy the beautiful weather , walk at your own pace , and meet your neighbors while staying active and healthy! This event happens every third Saturday of the month – it’s a perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the season!

For more information, email: [email protected]
Or visit: bit.ly/WWAD2024
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Caminata Walk With A Doc en West Dallas

Manténgase activo y conéctese con sus vecinos en Walk With A Doc, una caminata comunitaria guiada por la Dr. Solis y la Dra. Ash*tey el sábado 15 de Agosto a las 8 a.m. en Tipton Park, ubicado en 3600 Magdeline St.

Los participantes pueden caminar a su propio ritmo mientras disfrutan del aire libre y promueven un estilo de vida saludable. Este evento se realiza el tercer sábado de cada mes.

Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o visite: bit.ly/WWAD2024

High tech fire station opens at Love Field in 🙌🏽

High-tech fire station opens at Dallas Love Field Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fire-Rescue held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new state-of-the-art fire station.

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🦟❌ Northwest Dallas Area to Be Sprayed for West Nile Virus

🧪 Dallas – Mosquito samples in Dallas have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Weather permitting, the area described below is scheduled for mosquito control spraying between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Friday, August 14, to Saturday, August 15.

📢 Control Area: 3100 Community Drive (75220) – Council District 6

📍 Spraying Area: The area to be sprayed is generally bounded by:

North: Lombardy Lane
West: Denton Drive
East: Lakefield Boulevard
South: West Northwest Highway
More Details at : https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/TXDALLAS-424daf4?wgt_ref=TXDALLAS_WIDGET_3
ℹ️ For more information, visit: www.dallascitynews.net/fightthebite
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🦟❌ Área del noroeste de Dallas donde se realizará fumigación contra el Virus del Nilo Occidental

🧪 Dallas – Muestras de mosquitos recolectadas en Dallas dieron positivo al Virus del Nilo Occidental. Si las condiciones del clima lo permiten, el área descrita a continuación será fumigada para el control de mosquitos entre las 9:00 p. m. y las 5:00 a. m., desde el viernes 14 de agosto hasta el sábado 15 de agosto.

📢 Área de control: 3100 Community Drive (75220) – Distrito 6 del Concejo Municipal

📍 Área de fumigación: El área que será fumigada está generalmente delimitada por:

Norte: Lombardy Lane
Oeste: Denton Drive
Este: Lakefield Boulevard
Sur: West Northwest Highway

mas detalles en : https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/TXDALLAS-424dafc?wgt_ref=TXDALLAS_WIDGET_3
ℹ️ Para obtener más información, visite: www.dallascitynews.net/fightthebite

Today was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand new Dallas Fire Station 21 and Airport Operations Building at Dallas Love Field Airport located in .

The state-of-the-art facility is the second-largest Airport Rescue Firefighting station in Texas and fourth largest in the U.S. It is home to the World’s First All-Electric Airport Rescue Firefighting vehicle, the ePanther, which we unveiled in April.

The new building features:
🚒 An immersive, on-site Aircraft Emergency Simulator that prepares firefighters, airport partners, and emergency management teams for any aircraft incident
🚒Station 21 is fully integrated for electrified emergency response units including the Panther Electric, xCharge Super Charger, and a complete backup generator for uninterrupted operations.
🚒An integrated, on-site maintenance facility allows us to service vehicles faster, boost efficiency, and ensure fleet readiness.

Thank you to Assistant City Manager Artis, Chief Ball, Patrick Carreno and the rest of the team that worked to complete this project in .

DCHHS Back-to-School Vaccine Event

Before the first bell rings, make sure your children are up to date on their required school vaccines for a healthy and successful school year.

The immunization clinic will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), located at 2377 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75207.

• Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome!
• CHIP and Medicaid accepted
• $10 for first visit | $5 for subsequent visits
• Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Please bring a hard copy of your child's most recent immunization record.
• Available for children who are uninsured or underinsured.

Make an appointment here: https://bit.ly/4oYrg21
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Evento de Vacunación para el Regreso a Clases

Antes de que suene la primera campana, asegúrese de que sus hijos estén al día con las vacunas requeridas por la escuela para tener un año escolar saludable y exitoso.

La clínica de vacunación se llevará a cabo el sábado 15 de agosto de 2026, de 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m., en Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), ubicado en 2377 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75207.

• Se prefieren citas, ¡pero también se aceptan personas sin cita!
• Se aceptan CHIP y Medicaid
• $10 la primera visita | $5 las visitas posteriores
• Los niños de 17 años o menos deben estar acompañados por un padre, madre o tutor legal.
• Traiga una copia impresa del registro de vacunación más reciente de su hijo(a).
• Disponible para niños sin seguro médico o con seguro insuficiente.

Pide cita aquí: https://bit.ly/4oYrg21

From Texas Department of Transportation

🚧 Traffic Alert: I-30 & I-35E Closures

Drivers should plan for closures and traffic changes near I-30 and I-35E this week:

🚗 The northbound I-35E exit to eastbound I-30 will close tonight, August 12, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The closure will happen again Thursday night.

⚠️ The eastbound I-30 exit to Lamar Avenue will permanently close during this work.

Please allow extra time, follow detour signs, and watch for traffic shifts. Drive safely! 🚦
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Del Departamento de Transporte de Texas (Dallas)

🚧 Alerta de tráfico: cierres en I-30 e I-35E

Los conductores deben prepararse para cierres y cambios de tráfico cerca de I-30 e I-35E esta semana:

🚗 La salida de I-35E hacia el sur que conecta con I-30 en dirección este permanecerá cerrada esta noche, 12 de agosto, de 9 p.m. a 5 a.m. El cierre se repetirá el jueves por la noche.

⚠️ La salida de I-30 en dirección este hacia Lamar Avenue permanecerá cerrada de manera permanente durante estos trabajos.

Por favor, tome tiempo adicional para su viaje, siga las señales de desvío y esté atento a los cambios en el tráfico. ¡Conduzca con precaución! 🚦

Out of School Time Programs

Enroll young scholars in Dallas Park and Recreation's Out-of-School Time programs. Activities for ages 5 to 12 include arts, sports, fitness, homework support, and life-skills activities.

Programs are offered at 35 Dallas
recreation centers with some offering after-school pickup.

For more information click on the link:
https://www.dallasparks.org/177/Out-of-School-Time-Programs
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Programas para Después de Clases

Inscriba a sus hijos en los Programas para Después de Clases de Dallas Park and Recreation. Diseñados para niños de 5 a 12 años, estos programas ofrecen actividades de arte, deportes, acondicionamiento físico, apoyo con las tareas y desarrollo de habilidades para la vida.

Los programas están disponibles en 35 centros recreativos de Dallas, y algunos ofrecen transporte desde la escuela.

Para mas informacion siga este enlace:
https://www.dallasparks.org/177/Out-of-School-Time-Programs