Join the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden for Veteran’s Day Weekend on Nov. 7, 8 and 11. All active duty and retired military personnel receive complimentary admission with ID. Timed tickets must be reserved by calling 214-515-6615. No walk-ups allowed. Face coverings are required for all guests age 5 and older for the duration of […]
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites visitors to experience one of the most magical traditions in the Southwest — Holiday at the Arboretum, which runs from Nov. 7 to Dec. 31. Two large-scale exhibits are featured: the classic 12 Days of Christmas depicting each day in the beloved carol with 25-foot tall elaborately […]
LEGACY OF HOPE By Patricia Gaffney, Ed.D. Pursue health and wellness, count on medical intervention — the pandemic leaves us grateful when those options are open to us. But what if we lacked access to nutritious food, healthful recreation and preventive care? If your part of the city got labeled a food or medical desert, […]
By Amity Thomas Rodeo Goat Ice House launched the Burger Battle of the Century on Tuesday, Oct. 20 with the election themed Biden Burger vs. The McDonald. The campaign runs through Election Day on November 3. A Delaware Surf & Turf, The Biden Burger served with blue crab cake, beef tenderloin patty, arugula, beefsteak tomato, […]
While shoppers’ smiles are currently hidden behind their masks, they’ll soon spot plenty of friendly faces in the snack aisle thanks to Lay’s — including a smile that might look familiar locally: Dr. Dane Hoang (pictured) from Dallas. During a time when joy is needed more than ever, Lay’s is converting millions of potato chip bags […]
THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS By Karissa Condoianis As the 2020 State Fair of Texas season ends, it’s clear that this year was one for the history books. While the 24-day event was unable to happen this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Fair of Texas found ways to continue fulfilling its nonprofit […]
Are you ready to be haunted by the Meadows Museum? Bring the children in your life in costume to trick or treat with some of the museum’s most “spooktacular” works of art. While you are here, take an insta-worthy photo on our plaza with the whole family. Children must be accompanied by at least one […]
One neighbor said eight-10 firefighters had to break down the back door before they could tackle the flames. Another resident of an apartment complex nearby said the smoke was overwhelmingly thick. Everyone agreed it was a terrible loss for the community. Barbec’s Restaurant, an East Dallas icon for more than four decades, burned down this […]
COVID-19 By Alex Samuels and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that bars in Texas can reopen for in-person service next week — as long as their county governments choose to allow it. Effective Oct. 14, bars in counties that opt in will be able to resume in-person services at 50 […]
By Nancy George The Ebby Halliday Foundation has donated real estate legend and philanthropist Ebby Halliday Acers’ papers, including letters, journals, speeches and scrapbooks, to SMU’s DeGolyer Library. The foundation also made a donation to the DeGolyer Library. The founder of the Ebby Halliday Companies passed away in 2015 at age 104. The DeGolyer Library […]