By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation continues to lead in advancing social and economic change for women and girls in Texas during a tumultuous year. During the organization’s fiscal year (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021), the Foundation invested $12.9 million in advancing its mission through research, advocacy, innovative programs and solutions and grantmaking. Texas Women’s […]
By David Mullen Legendary baseball announcer Harry Caray was credited with saying, “You can’t beat fun at the old ballpark.” The 2021 Texas Rangers are making it difficult to live up to the often-quoted axiom. Their season can be characterized with many nouns, but fun would not be one of them. And old would hardly […]
Aug. 31 – 11 a.m. 8700 Block, Stanwood Dr. (75228) Terroristic Threat: The suspect threatened to kill the complainant and her children. Aug. 31 – 9 p.m. 3300 Block, Shining Light Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke a window on the complainant’s vehicle and stole property. Sept. 1 – 10:30 […]
By Nancy Black I thought I had the best of the best. I was part of an elite crowd. I would always be protected. Now, I feel ignorant, befuddled and really disappointed, mostly in myself. It turns out, the insurance company I have been a member of for more than 32 years has been charging […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Does your dog love meeting new people? Do you want to put a smile on people’s faces? If so, you and your dog may want to become a therapy dog team. Last month, I wrote about the stress relief benefits of interacting with therapy dogs. Studies have shown that petting a […]
By Lin Trinkle Visual artist Nancy Cole has participated in the White Rock Lake Artists Studio Tour since 2003. She has been a popular stop on the tour with her ceramic sculptures and garden art. Many people do not know that Cole is also an accomplished painter, and she was a professor of art at […]
The Pollock Gallery and Dallas-based nonprofit Miles of Freedom present The Arts of Oppression, an exhibit and auction of more than 180 works by people currently or formerly incarcerated, from Sept.-Oct. 30. The show features the work of dozens of artists, including many from the Darkwood Gallery in San Angelo, Texas, a space devoted to […]
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), the only agency of its kind fighting child abuse in Dallas County and serving more than 8,000 people each year who have experienced the devastating ramifications of child abuse, announces a new art exhibition featuring both regional and national artists at NorthPark Center — Be Bold. Be Bright. Be Brave. […]
By Casey Cutler One critical component to a healthy community is a strong, local and vibrant food system; a food system rooted in improving quality and access. Throughout the last year, the community has seen that the infrastructure of the food system is fragile. In spring of 2020, neighborhoods saw the food supply chain tested […]
