By Gordon Shattles To honor the life and legacy of the late Rosa Parks, whose efforts sparked a national civil rights movement for racial equality, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) reserved a seat at the front of every DART bus this week to commemorate her historic and unwavering efforts in support of equality for all. […]
By Juliette Coulter The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded a record $150,000 in grants to 29 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation was established in 2019 by the Hispanic […]
‘Mad Scientist’ of glasses still helping generations see clearly By Judy Babb Malerie Tribble served as the face of Tom Barrett Optical in Old Town in the Village. Her father Rob Tribble, the current owner, was off for the day. The 25-year-old is third generation family in the store and while she is full of […]
By Juliette Coulter On November 7, The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation celebrated with its members and supporters and announced that it had given a record $260,000 in funds to 16 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the African American community in North Texas. Grants included the following: • At Last Inc. — Operational […]
The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced its popular annual event, Reliant Lights Your Holidays, will take place Saturday, Dec. 4. The free event, held on the AT&T Performing Arts Center campus from 5:30-8 p.m., will feature illumination of hundreds of thousands of dazzling LED lights placed on the Center’s iconic venues and trees, a […]
Come see what Dallas’ nationally awarded rowing program is all about. Join White Rock Rowing on Saturday, Nov. 20 as they host a Rowing Regatta and lawn party at their home facility on White Rock Lake. Watch some exciting racing on the water as rowing teams from across the nation compete while socializing and hanging […]
By Juliette Coulter Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, has opened to the community with something for everyone to get into the holiday spirit, now through December 31. In addition to the new 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree, The 12 Days of Christmas life-size gazebos and the European-inspired Christmas Village, the DeGolyer House features The […]
By Judy Babb Steam infused with the smell of sautéed onions, the beginnings of a base for a chowder and a sauce made with vanilla bean — the must-have ingredient for the World Food Championship finals, Nov. 8 at Fair Park. Charlie Kobdish stirred, tasted and ran through his recipe to ensure he hadn’t missed […]
By Brynn Bagot CC Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community near White Rock Lake, will celebrate its Centennial in 2022. This special anniversary will celebrate CC Young’s legacy and achievement since receiving its charter as a home for the elderly in 1922. Since then, CC Young’s mission continues to be the same … serving […]
By Roseanne Lewis Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) gathered to celebrate the annual Champion of Children dinner Oct. 14 at The Rustic. The event annually recognizes those in the community who are standing up for the best interests of children. The event raised more than $300,000 for Dallas CASA, which provides trained community volunteers […]