The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) hosted its 100th birthday celebration at JLD Headquarters on May 4, the organization’s original charter date. The family-friendly celebration featured a food truck, a photo booth, a DJ and of course, a birthday cake! Wipstitch Needleworks was also in attendance with a booth full of stitch canvases, kits and […]
By Max Black In 2018, at the young age of 65, local artist Marc Dominus changed his destiny. With the power of pallet knives and paint, Dominus took his passion for abstract painting and made it into his full-time profession. In September of the same year, Dominus found himself face-to-face with global superstar V of […]
By Teri Dres A special Mass and program were held at the Over 55 Club’s regular monthly meeting on May 17 to honor six couples that are celebrating their 50 plus wedding anniversaries during the past two years. Because of the COVID-19 closures, the Over 55 Club did not meet for two years, so this […]
By Nancy George SMU presented the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to longtime Dallas leader Anita N. Martinez at SMU’s May 14 commencement ceremonies, honoring her dedication to enriching the civic and cultural life of the city. “Receiving this honor was a crowning achievement for her and our family,” said Martinez’ son, Al Martinez. […]
By Karissa Condoianis For 136 years, food has been a focal point of the annual State Fair of Texas exposition. When you ask folks what their favorite part of the State Fair is, without skipping a beat, many will answer food. As an event that blends more than 2 million people from all walks of […]
By David Mullen On February 17, Baylor women’s basketball legend, two-time Olympic gold medalist and current WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow and taken into custody for allegedly carrying vape cartridges that contained hashish oil in her luggage. Griner was returning to America after playing for UMMC Ekaterinburg in the […]
By Nancy Black They were a typical family gathered at their home to light the grill for a back yard barbeque. Four children, a mom and a dad. The dad lights the grill, it makes a huge poof of flames, and the children dance around with delight. But then a light wind blows through. Sparks […]