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 […]
The end of the school year is almost here, but nothing can slow our community down. Before I recognize some incredible accomplishments from our students and staff, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out to provide input in the superintendent search. Every voice matters in District 3! Reaching new heights […]
Dallas Pride is out and proud with a return to Fair Park June 4-5 to celebrate love and inclusion. Pride weekend kicks off with the Dallas Pride Music Festival on Saturday, followed by Dallas Pride’s Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade on Sunday. The festivities begin on Saturday in Fair Park with the Dallas Pride Music […]
The 33rd annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo, presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, will return to the Fair Park Coliseum as a part of the Juneteenth Celebration Weekend on Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m. The rodeo is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. The Texas Black Invitational Rodeo offers up an exciting night as […]
By Trista Moxley CC Young and The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Texas (OLLI at UNT) signed a three-year Partnership Agreement with CC Young Senior Living in Dallas. As part of this agreement, OLLI at UNT’s Dallas-based courses will be held exclusively at The Point, CC Young’s 20,000 square foot multipurpose […]
By Nancy Smith The International Society revived its Cinco de Mayo party tradition for the first time since COVID lockdowns with a spirited Mexican-themed celebration on May 5 at the Highland Park home of Barbara Crow. More than 55 members and guests wore their South of the Border finery to the celebration, which was decorated […]