Dallas Park and Recreation are using grazing goats to control the spread of invasive privet at White Rock Lake, in the prairie area adjacent to the Bath House and Cultural Center. Privet is an invasive plant that threatens the health of the environment by increasing erosion, blocking visibility and wildfire risks. Clearing privet helps stabilize […]
By Taylor Pulfer In celebration of Juanita Craft’s birthday, nominations for the Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards are now open online. Established by the State Fair of Texas in 2018, the annual awards honor individuals and organizations across the DFW Metroplex who embody Mrs. Craft’s lifelong commitment to civil rights, social justice and community service. Born […]
By David Mullen Like the new Tormenta Rampaging Run, opening in March at Six Flags over Texas, the Dallas Stars 2025-26 season has been a rollercoaster ride. Unlike Tormenta, the season thus far has not come close to dropping 309 feet at 87 miles per hour like the theme park’s new state-of-the art attraction promises. […]
By Taylor Mayad Families are invited to ring in the Year of the Horse with lion and dragon dances, special crafts and more on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. NorthPark Center, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, and Bookmarks, a Dallas Public Library, are proud to […]
Chili (or use your recipe): 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced (optional) 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (28-ounce) can Ro-tel 1 (15-ounce) can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed Salt to taste 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese Tortilla chips […]
By Taylor Mayad The Meadows Museum, SMU, presents a full season of public programs this spring in conjunction with Raimundo de Madrazo, the first-ever retrospective dedicated to the celebrated Spanish painter, on view February 22–June 21. Highlights include a multi-part humanities lecture series, curator-led gallery talks, a free family day, preschool playdates and art-making opportunities […]
A new year, a lasting legacy As we begin a new year, I am reminded that every January offers not just a fresh start, but an opportunity to reflect on the legacy we are actively shaping in District 3. The turn of the calendar invites us to consider how the choices we make today become […]
By Marshall Detwiler Spring arrives in Dallas with the return of Dallas Blooms, presented by Amegy Bank, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s most iconic annual tradition. Running February 21 through April 12, Dallas Blooms welcomes the city back to spring with more than 500,000 blooming bulbs planted throughout the garden. Across the season, sweeping […]
Feb. 2 3:56 a.m. 6700 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Assault/Verbal Threat: Arrested person threatened complainant. Feb. 2 1:40 a.m. 8700 Block Walnut Ln. (75231) Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle > or Equal to $200: Unknown vehicle struck complainant’s vehicle with excessive force. Feb. 2 12:17 a.m. 7100 Block Greenville Ave. (75231) Other Offense/Misdemeanor: Suspect was […]