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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

People in the News

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Power outage at E. D. Walker Middle School in Dallas

Parents have the option to pick up their children early; students to be relocated within the building

DALLAS—A power outage has caused students at E.D. Walker Middle School to be relocated to other locations within the building where there is adequate light and ventilation. Parents are welcome to pick up their students at this time. Students who ride buses can remain at Walker through the end of the regular school day. Lunch will still be served and students will be kept safe. Regular classes will resume tomorrow.