A poet by any other name would smell as sweet

A poet by any other name would smell as sweet

Every two years, a local poet is honored with the title of Dallas Poet Laureate to recognize a career in writing exemplary poetry and their role in sharing poetry with the greater community. The search is now open for the second poet laureate, who will hold the office from April 2024-March 2026. Throughout the course […]

Natural world of city comes to life at expo

Natural world of city comes to life at expo

Experience natural Dallas! From wildlife and native plants to fossils and waterways, there’s much to explore. Learn more about nature in your city and your own backyard at the Natural Dallas Community Expo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at the Central Library. The expo will feature a gathering of community organizations and […]

Registration now open for free supplies

Registration now open for free supplies

MAYOR’S BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Mayor Eric L. Johnson and Junior League of Dallas President Christina N. Eubanks announced that the 27th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair will take place on Friday, August 4, inside the Automobile Building and Centennial Hall at […]

Mondrian inspires CASA playhouse

Mondrian inspires CASA playhouse

Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses is July 14-30 at NorthPark Center. Presented by Crest Auto Group with KDC as grand marshal, the event will showcase 14 custom-made imaginative children’s playhouses. The playhouses are free to see, and for a chance to win one, purchase raffle tickets, which benefit children living in foster care, at tables […]

Labybots inspect new local drone service

Labybots inspect new local drone service

CASA VIEW ELEMENTARY By Nancy Black R-PIC. V-LOS. B-LOS. Those are a few of the acronyms the Remote Pilot in Command (R-PIC) from DroneUp (DU) used this past week when explaining their process to the award-winning robotics team the Ladybots, from Casa View Elementary (CVE).  Contracted by Walmart, DU can delivery online orders in select […]

Martha Elizabeth Tucker Gracey

Martha Elizabeth Tucker Gracey

Martha Elizabeth Tucker Gracey peacefully passed away in her sleep on March 18 with family by her side. All six of her daughters were with her the previous day.  Martha was born on May 11, 1926, in Cameron, Texas, the youngest child born to Maude Vance Hardy Tucker and Jesse Clifton Tucker. Jesse was a […]

Recovery program for men coming in July

Recovery program for men coming in July

After 36 years of serving alcoholic women and their loved ones, The Magdalen House is excited to announce the launching of its Men’s Community program for alcoholic men, offering the same quality of services through 12 Step recovery meetings and workshops, a Family Support Group, volunteer opportunities, a Men’s Community Group and fellowship events at […]

Local radio icon makes final call

Local radio icon makes final call

Norm Hitzges retires after decades at the mic By David Mullen Dallas broadcaster Norm Hitzges, at the core of local sports media for nearly 50 years, is retiring from radio. He made the announcement on the June 15 edition of “The Norm and D Invasion,” co-hosted with Donovan Lewis on 96.7 FM and 1310 AM […]

Exhibit sheds light on servicewomen of color

Exhibit sheds light on servicewomen of color

By Taylor Mayad In partnership with the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), the African American Museum, Dallas presents the Women’s Military Memorial “Color of Freedom” exhibit, which runs through July 19. With Texas having the country’s largest population of women veterans, the display includes the stories of various servicewomen of color and explores the impact […]

Stock Up for summer campaign begins

Stock Up for summer campaign begins

By Kristi Bare Wilkinson Center announces its annual campaign, Stock Up for Summer, has a goal of raising $100,000 to ensure that 3,500 children do not go hungry this summer. Summertime is a historically challenging time for families — with children home and missing their school-provided meal. This year is no exception with rising food […]

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