One million holiday lights? Yes!

One million holiday lights? Yes!

By Terry Lendecker Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, returns with a garden transformed to get people into the holiday spirit with The Christmas Village, The 12 Days of Christmas and the 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree. These three large scale outdoor displays are perfectly designed for the 66-acre garden and are open to the […]

It’s an ice time to be in Dallas

It’s an ice time to be in Dallas

By David Mullen While the Dallas Cowboys are having unexpected early season success, the pool parties are still awash at the Village, and the fryers remain bubbling at the State Fair of Texas, that unmistakable time of year has arrived for local sports fans. Wipe off the Banana Boat SPF 30 and funnel cake crumbs […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 41

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 41

October 5 – 6 a.m. 4000 Block Live Oak St. (75204)  Suspect stole victim’s vehicle. October 5 – 6:31 a.m. 10300 Block Joaquin Dr. (75228)  Robbery: Unknown suspect caused bodily injury to an elderly person. October 5 – 8:30 a.m. 12600 Block Jupiter Rd. (75238)  Theft: Known suspect snatched phone from complainant’s hands. October 5 […]

Sticky situation

By Nancy Black Is it just my trees, or does everyone have sticky leaves covering their yards right now? My dogs look and feel like they rolled in honey and oats each time they come back inside through their doggy door. And it’s not just one tree’s leaves. All the leaves that have fallen in […]

Market brings world to neighborhood

Market brings world to neighborhood

Greenland Hills United Methodist Church is holding its 16th annual Global Village Market on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The two-day event brings together charitable organizations and fair-trade retailers to offer a truly unique holiday shopping experience. Shoppers can buy napkins from a sewing school in Eastern Congo, tamales from Emanuel Community Center, […]

Crow to headline Farrah Fawcett event

Crow to headline Farrah Fawcett event

The Farrah Fawcett Foundation (FFF) has announced that this year’s 4th biennial Tex-Mex Fiesta Benefit will be held in Dallas on October 20 from 6-10 p.m. at The Rustic. Co-Chairs Alana Stewart and Jaclyn Smith will join headliner Sheryl Crow (pictured above) and emcee of the evening, George Hamilton, for an entertaining program that will […]

Brinegar leaves huge legacy behind

Brinegar leaves huge legacy behind

By Juliette Coulter Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, an award-winning public garden, announces that President and CEO Mary Brinegar will retire from the organization in the next year. Brinegar, who has held the position for 27 years, will remain active until her successor is named. The Dallas Arboretum will form a committee to perform a […]

Tradition continues as studios open up

Tradition continues as studios open up

By Sharon O’Callaghan Shero What have artists been up to in these quarantine months and strange times? Has making art been especially important? Were unexpected perks the quieter days with less distraction? How about new inspiration? Ask artists these questions and more in person. Join with others for the 2021 White Rock Lake Artists’ Studio […]

Lake Highlands man rubs elbows with Big Tex

Lake Highlands man rubs elbows with Big Tex

By Shari Goldstein Stern Lake Highlands resident Jason Hays said that he has the “funnest” job in the city. It sure sounds like fun, and as enormous as the state of Texas. Hays is senior vice president, brand experience for the State Fair of Texas, (the Fair) and has his hands in all things Fair. […]