From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For students in Mariachi Verde at Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, mariachi is more than a class. It is a continuation of family traditions and a way to honor the past while building their future. Through music, they are preserving traditions that have been passed down through generations. “It connects […]
March 23 9:39 p.m. 9200 Block Skillman St. (75243) Possession of a Dangerous Drug: Unknown suspect was in possession of Promethazine. March 23 6:49 a.m. 3300 Block Dilido Rd. (75228) Robbery of a Business (AGG): Two unknown suspects assaulted the complainant at gunpoint and demanded property. March 23 2:30 a.m. 1400 Block N. Carroll Ave. […]
By Kimber Westphall The 11th Annual “No Place Like Home” event returns April 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2616 Commerce Event Center. This Austin Street Center signature event is chaired by Waldo Gonzalez and William Taylor, and hosted by the Austin Street Advisory Board, with a goal of raising $300,000 to fund life-changing […]
This spring, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will transform its 66-acre garden into the largest outdoor gallery of Hunt Slonem’s work ever produced. Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies features 28 installations and more than 100 works of art and debut pieces created for the Dallas Arboretum, all displayed throughout the garden and inside […]
Veteran nonprofit leader Sharon Carson (pictured) has been named executive director of Friends of the Children – Dallas, leading the launch of the organization’s 43rd chapter nationwide and its expansion into North Texas. Friends of the Children is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through long-term, professional mentoring. Unlike […]
By Juliette Coulter Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 17th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Friday, March 13 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, kicking off the organization’s 20th anniversary year. More than 500 guests gathered in support of the Foundation’s mission, helping to raise $335,000 for youth mental health and suicide prevention programs across […]
By Josh Ortega A pair of new expansion franchises could be joining the NBA soon. According to a report by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, the NBA will hold a vote at the league’s March Board of Governors meeting this week to “explore adding” two additional domestic expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle. […]
From Staff Reports Spartan, the world’s leading obstacle course race brand, is bringing its signature test of strength and resilience to the heart of downtown Dallas on April 18. The Spartan Dallas City Hall Sprint will transform the iconic landmark into a high-energy urban battleground where competitors of all levels take on a fast-paced race […]
By Marshall Detwiler The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will host its annual Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, March 26, bringing together exceptional chefs, premium wines, craft beverages and the beauty of the garden in full spring bloom. Designed as an elegant tasting experience, the festival invites guests to sample dishes from more than […]