Priscilla Rice
Communities ReporterA heart for community and storytelling is what Priscilla Rice is passionate about. She brings her experience in radio, television, translations, performing arts, and community involvement to her new role. She is from two spaces — Crystal City and Pleasant Grove — border land and Southeast Dallas. She is enthusiastic about elevating voices through her role as a communities reporter.
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A new immigration rule to renew an occupational license is causing concern among migrants who are afraid they will lose their job or business due to not having legal status. -
Darisbell Quintero Morillo was hospitalized earlier this week for reported bleeding and was told bloodwork showed she is not pregnant. She first learned of her pregnancy during a medical exam at the Prairieland Detention Facility. -
Unofficial results show Richardson voters supporting 50 proposed amendments to the city charter and five bond propositions during Saturday’s elections. -
It’s been a little over two weeks since Paralympic gold medalist Dory Selinger was struck and killed by a vehicle while he was cycling in McKinney. His friends and family hope his death raises awareness about cycling safety. -
Beginning May 27, Richardson will prohibit new short-term rental registrations in residential areas to give the city time to evaluate concerns raised by residents in recent months. -
A new civil code enforcement model will go into effect later this year, meaning violations like tall grass or junk vehicles will be handled by city offices, not criminal courts. -
From art representing childhood memories to art depicting low rider culture to the trauma of immigration enforcement, the exhibition “Chicano” at Art on Main gallery encompasses the work of over 50 North Texas artists. -
Darisbell Paola Quintero Morillo has been detained at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado for the last three weeks. She found out she was pregnant during a medical exam while in custody and said she isn't receiving adequate care in detention.
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The city of Garland is showcasing the work of local authors through a new collection launching next week at the Central Library. So far more than 70 authors have donated books. -
Richardson residents will vote on 50 proposed amendments to the city charter and five bond propositions during the May 2 elections. -
Anita N. Martinez represented West Dallas on the city council from 1969 to 1973 and later founded the Anita N. Martínez Ballet Folklorico. She's remembered for her wide impact on the Dallas arts community. -
The allegations that the late farmer workers leader sexually abused and assaulted women and children have shocked many in North Texas' Hispanic communities, and stirred conversations about generational trauma among some women.
