MAVS continue making moves to improve

MAVS continue making moves to improve

By Josh Ortega The Dallas Mavericks continue to be active in building a contending roster for the 2026/2027 season. Last week, the Mavs added former 2024 first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher (pictured) as part of a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire the 21-year-old small forward and bring him […]

Game Changers visit their statues

Game Changers visit their statues

By Annie Chu After captivating visitors for 34 days during FIFA Fan Festival Dallas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative is celebrating the global impact of #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a monumental installation featuring 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues of living women whose careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are actively transforming […]

‘Givingmas’ Golf Classic set for 9/24

‘Givingmas’ Golf Classic set for 9/24

By Dawn Redig Two North Texas nonprofits dedicated to helping people overcome life’s toughest challenges are joining forces to create even greater impact through the 5th Annual Givingmas Golf Classic, set for Thursday, Sept. 24, at Tenison Park Golf Course in Dallas. The annual tournament brings together local businesses, community leaders, golfers and supporters for […]

Crispy Chickpeas with Labneh

Crispy Chickpeas with Labneh

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon za’atar Zest of 1 lemon 16 ounces Labneh (can use Greek  yogurt if labneh is not available) Pita, for serving Line air fryer with foil.  In a mixing bowl, toss together chickpeas and oil. Add za’atar and toss to coat.  Transfer chickpeas […]

Students building new ASL skills

Students building new ASL skills

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For Nirali Q., learning American Sign Language is personal. As someone who is hard of hearing, the fourth grader sees herself as someone who can help connect two worlds. “Most hearing people don’t try to communicate with deaf people,” Nirali said. “There are two different sides, but I want to be […]

More musical acts announced

More musical acts announced

By Taylor Pulfer Visit the 2026 State Fair of Texas for the ultimate, free Texas-sized music festival. In addition to the Chevrolet Main Stage lineup that was announced last month, live music can be found across the fairgrounds all 24 days of the Fair. The Bud Light Stage, near Cotton Bowl Stadium, showcases local and […]

Dallas’ Little Mexico comes to life on 7/25

Dallas’ Little Mexico comes to life on 7/25

By Sylvana Avila Alonzo The Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts (OCCA), a non-profit organization who promote the arts, education and charitable work, will present El Barrio Retrospective Project — where Dallas’ Little Mexico comes to life — on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at La Cantera Arts Conservatory, located at […]

Silkey-Jones to build on momentum

Silkey-Jones to build on momentum

By Chris Heinbaugh As the Dallas Arts District continues expanding its role as one of the region’s most important cultural, economic and civic assets, this week the nonprofit organization that shares its name announced the appointment of Ahava Silkey-Jones (pictured) as its new executive director. Silkey-Jones brings more than 15 years of leadership experience spanning […]

Dallas to welcome thousands for crime conference

Dallas to welcome thousands for crime conference

By Britt Carman Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), the leading agency dedicated to combating child abuse in Dallas County and serving over 12,000 individuals annually, announced that the 38th annual Crimes Against Children Conference is starting August 2 at The Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Dallas. Since its inception, the conference has trained more than 101,000 […]