By Stacy Olds Parents know that moment — when they’re in the middle of a restaurant, and their toddler melts down. Suddenly, the parents are frozen, overreacting, or just trying to get through it. Kelly Feddern (pictured) knows those moments well. A licensed clinical social worker and owner of Highlands Counseling in Lake Highlands, Feddern […]
Mayor Eric L. Johnson announced Kristoddie Woods, professionally known as Black Ceasar Poetry, as the City of Dallas’ third Poet Laureate during a special ceremony at Dallas City Hall. Cadence Diggs, an 11th -grade student at Booker T. Washington High School, was named Youth Poet Laureate. During his two-year term, Woods will serve as an […]
By Beth Leermakers April is Heartworm Awareness month. I recently had a heart-breaking (pun intended) reminder of the devasting impact of heartworm disease. One of my foster dogs who was recently adopted was diagnosed with a grade 5 heart murmur (meaning he’s at high risk for congestive heart failure). When tested, Bosco was very high […]
By Josh Ortega For the second consecutive year, another UConn Husky is coming to North Texas. The Dallas Wings selected former UConn guard Azzi Fudd with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft Monday night. Fudd, who won an NCAA Women’s National Championship with the Huskies in 2025, now reunites with former teammate […]
More than 40 volunteers came out to White Rock Lake and planted 25 trees in just one hour this past week. Volunteer support helps keep White Rock Lake thriving for generations to come. White Rock Lake Foundation, Dallas Parks and Recreation, SpectraCorp and White Rock East Garden Tour volunteers helped make the day possible. It […]
By Bob Bracken One of Dallas’ most cherished Mother’s Day weekend traditions returns as the 51st Annual Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour takes place Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 10 from noon-6 p.m. New this year the Swiss Avenue Historic District Home Tour is offering a truly […]
By Theresa Hunt What most people see as discarded plastic grocery bags and bad for the environment, the CC Young “Happy Hookers” see as an opportunity to repurpose and help others in need. Since 2016, a volunteer group at CC Young has transformed thousands of plastic bags into handmade 6-foot X 3 foot sleeping mats […]