Family Compass announces Elizabeth Smart as the featured speaker for its 2022 North Star Luncheon, an annual fundraiser to raise awareness on how to stop child abuse before it occurs, on Monday, April 25 at Dallas Country Club. An advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery, programs and national legislation, Smart’s own abduction was […]
The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2022 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2022 commercial exhibits application are now available online. The annual State Fair of Texas is made up of a vast collection of small businesses — nearly 80 concessionaires and more than 200 exhibitors come together to […]
By Melissa Grych A familiar face with a long tradition of serving the White Rock community revealed a new name this week, as City Hospital of White Rock introduced itself as White Rock Medical Center. “We are proud to announce our new name and unveil our new logo — a move to affirm the advancements […]
To celebrate the launch of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) New Bus Network on January 24, all rides will be free the week of Jan. 24-30. DART will also offer 50 percent off all rides purchased with any DART contactless payment option from January 31 until end of service on February 14. Paratransit services […]
By David Mullen Squinting into the glaring sunshine radiating through the windows at AT&T Stadium, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson looked befuddled as a pass from quarterback Dak Prescott headed his way. It was if he didn’t see what was coming. As the ball harmlessly bounced on the gridiron’s Matrix Turf — as in […]
By Eva Brandys Vegan cooking classes for all ages are now available at Lakewood Conservatory of Fine Arts (LCFA). LCFA offers a variety of classes, such as music, art, chess, foreign languages, LEGO club and now a brand-new program, the Vegan, Plant Based & Raw Food cooking class. LCFA has been working on their kitchen […]
By Judy Babb Tucked away in a corner of Lake Highlands where I- 635 and Plano Road intersect is a place with a lot of history and credibility. Both of those come from Rico Padilla, the owner and backbone of Rico and Son’s Automotive. Rico, as everyone calls him, brings 47 years of automotive experience […]
Ready to have some fun? The date is set for Saturday, Feb. 5 at The Hall on Dragon. Casino games, dancing to live music, drinks and appetizers await guests at CASAblanca 2022! The Dallas CASA Young Professionals host this amazing annual casino night, named one of the top parties of the year by CultureMap Dallas […]
By Rosanne Lewis Neiman Marcus at NorthPark Center’s Breakfast with Santa is a favorite for Dallas children. But what about children living in the protective care of the state? This year, Neiman Marcus remembered them, too, with their very own Breakfast with Santa. The children served by Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) were the […]
By Nancy Black The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 9. Business owners and community members gathered at the Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Center on the Roger Perry Campus of Lakehill Preparatory School for the luncheon. After a family-style, three-course meal, […]