Fair’s Urban Farm exceeds goals

Fair’s Urban Farm exceeds goals

By Karissa Condoianis Announced in 2018, the million servings mission committed the State Fair of Texas and its signature program, Big Tex Urban Farms to grow and donate one million servings to the local community. In less than four years, the State Fair of Texas has made that goal a reality – donating 1,000,000 servings […]

Sponsors, volunteers needed to get campuses ready

Sponsors, volunteers needed to get campuses ready

By Carrie Dyer United to Learn (U2L), a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with Dallas ISD elementary schools to accelerate student achievement and grow purposeful leaders, is gearing up for the new school year by fulfilling thousands of teachers’ supply requests. Learning Launch, U2L’s annual supply and resource drive, equips Dallas elementary schools and classrooms for […]

Prevention, protection make summer fun

Prevention, protection make summer fun

By Melissa Grych There are tremendous health benefits to being outdoors during the summer months, from soaking up some vitamin D that the sun provides to the beneficial low-impact exercise you can get in a pool. However, there also are some dangers to consider.  Avoid heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion can affect anyone, but especially young […]

Texas Rangers’ slogan for 2022 is ‘Bland Ball’

Texas Rangers’ slogan for 2022 is ‘Bland Ball’

By David Mullen Porridge has never been popular. Soda crackers have been around for more than two centuries, but few crave them except as an adjunct to a savory soup. Baby food is for babies. If babies could talk, they certainly wouldn’t request strained peas as an entrée.   Celebrating their 50th year, flavorless fare […]

Crime Watch — July 22 – 28, 2022

Crime Watch — July 22 – 28, 2022

July 12 – 2 a.m. 2300 Block, Glengarif Dr. (75228)  Auto Theft: Suspect stole complainant’s vehicle from his driveway. July 12 – 11:08 a.m. 10000 Block, Estacado Dr. (75228)  Carrying Unlawful Weapon: Arrested person committed a crime while in possession of a firearm. July 13 – 3 a.m. 8100 Block, Midtown Blvd. (75231)  Unauthorized Use […]

Afraid of power

By Nancy Black Every time I hear that ERCOT (The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas) is asking citizens to conserve electricity, I immediately want to run to my refrigerator and stand in front of it with the doors wide open. No. Not so I can get cool. So I can force the power grid to […]

‘Kinky Boots’ kicks Uptown into high gear

‘Kinky Boots’ kicks Uptown into high gear

By Shari Goldstein Stern Uptown Players’ (UP) current offering, “Kinky Boots,” (KB) is an occasion. An event. It’s not your expected evening of song and dance. It’s an explosion of sensational talent — from John de los Santos’ direction, his and Evor Wright’s brilliant choreography, Suzanne Cranford’s outrageous costume adaptation, Vonda Bowling’s moving, dependable music, […]

Uplifting women main goal of coffee house

Uplifting women main goal of coffee house

By Simon Pruitt Seventeen months ago, Hannah Dorsey was at her lowest. She had just been released from a three-year prison sentence, and she didn’t have custody of her two children, or any place to stay.  Dorsey searched for a home for weeks before finding Exodus Ministries, an organization that provides counsel and housing to […]

Mockingbird Station has new dimensions

Mockingbird Station has new dimensions

It was an action-packed night for attendees who experienced the Grand Opening Event at Sandbox VR, Dallas’ socially immersive gaming experience in Mockingbird Station. Guests picked which of the six other-worldly virtual reality experiences they wanted to jump into. Then, they were outfitted with head-to-toe gear, including a haptic vest, wrist sensors, ankle sensors, a […]

District implements clear back pack rule

District implements clear back pack rule

The safety of students and staff is Dallas ISD’s top priority, and the district has taken several steps to ensure schools are safe learning environments. Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, students in sixth through 12th grade will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks. Other bags will no longer be allowed. Students will […]