Week two at The DMN

Here are some images from the past week at The Dallas Morning News. It was a busy and fun week! Everyone I have met on assignment has been so welcoming. It's fun getting to know new parts of the state. This week took me to West, Hutchins, all parts of Dallas and DFW Airport (the airport is jointly owned by several cities so it has its own board of directors, weird).

Milo Managan, 4, watches the demolition of The West Terrace Apartments on June 13, 2013 in West. The Managan family has moved closer to West for the summer to assist in relief efforts. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed in April when the fertilizer plant exploded. 

Phil Immicke, associate pastor of First Baptist Church in West,  watches the demolition of The West Terrace Apartments with Vaughn Managan, Milo Managan, 4, and Lily Managan, 7, on June 13, 2013 in West. The Managan family has moved closer to West for the summer to assist in relief efforts. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed in April when the fertilizer plant exploded.

Volunteer Blake Johnson, 15, of Joshua takes a break in the back of a truck while working on houses on June 13, 2013 in West.  Across the street demolition has begun on The West Terrace Apartments led by West First Baptist Church. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed in April when the fertilizer plant exploded.

Tanya Kwini Souleimane, Murdine Berry, Melody Afi Bell and Nicole White pictured at the Old Town Juneteenth Celebration that celebrates the life and culture of free African Black women and men in honor of Juneteenth on June 15, 2013 at the Berry-Morney Farm in Hutchins. Berry is the great-grandaughter of owners of the Berry-Morney Farm which was purchased by her family in 1876.

Allie Stevenson, 5, along with Jim Edmonson watch Dr. Rodney Stapp, Chief Executive Officer, joke around during the ribbon cutting at the Grand Opening of the The Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas on June 14, 2013 in Dallas. The center provides medical, dental care, job training and education to Native Americans in the area and has moved after 42 years from Oak Cliff to a new location in Dallas. 

Philip Kingston takes a phone call outside during the election night watch party for Dallas City Council District 14 on June 15, 2013 at The Pour House in Dallas.

Outgoing City Councilmember Angela Hunt congratulates Philip Kingston at his election party for Dallas City Council District 14 on June 15, 2013 at The Pour House in Dallas.

The Texas Music Teachers Association holds its 99th annual convention on June 15, 2013 at the Hyatt-Regency at DFW Airport. Several children played pianos simultaneously in front of a large audience

The Texas Music Teachers Association holds its 99th annual convention on June 15, 2013 at the Hyatt-Regency at DFW Airport. Several children played pianos simultaneously in front of a large audience

People attend the Father's Day Special at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on June 16, 2013 in Dallas. 

Christa Medrano poses with a car at the DUB Show Tour, featuring hundreds of show cars, on June 16, 2013 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas.