By Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas will host the Smithsonian Institution’s stunning traveling exhibition, Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. from now through Sept. 12. The exhibition presents the narrative of a nation through the profiles of significant African American men who are icons in the country’s historical and cultural landscape. Created by […]
By Chris Leonard White Rock Rowing competed in the USRowing Youth National Regatta in Sarasota Florida from June 8-13. White Rock qualified seven boats with 32 competitors and brought home a National Championship in the U-17 Women’s Pair and a Bronze medal in the U-17 four with coxswain. During a “normal” year, there is a […]
Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra are pleased to announce an intimate string quartet performance by members of the DSO on Saturday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Take a trip through time and listen to the intimate and subtle expressions of musicians from the Dallas […]
By Tristin Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson kicked off the Mayor’s Vaccine Raffle this past week, a program meant to encourage the city’s residents to get their COVID-19 vaccines this summer. The mayor is partnering with The Dallas Foundation to run the raffle program. Prizes available for the Mayor’s Vaccine Raffle entrants include airline tickets from […]
The SPCA of Texas has announced its third annual Pet Photo Calendar Contest, allowing pet owners to share their favorite pet photos in hopes of winning a coveted spot in the SPCA of Texas’ 2022 calendar. To participate, people can register for the contest for $25 and submit their cutest pet photo. Then, registrants can […]
June 15 – 2:45 a.m. 9500 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant. June 15 – 6 a.m. 8900 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s storage unit and stole property. June 15 – […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern “The family of Carol Parker Gray was grateful to host the many long time East Dallas friends and Woodrow Wilson High School (Woodrow) alumni from the ’50s at a special celebration of her life on June 23,” said Cathy Nance, Woodrow ’74. Cathy is the daughter of Woodrow’s beloved alumna, Carol […]
By Nancy Black I had thought of everything, until I didn’t think at all. I’d covered all my bases, except my home base. I thought I was smart but learned my intelligence can fail me. Let me set the stage. I was selling my dearly beloved Toyota van, which I no longer needed now that […]
By David Mullen Monday, June 14 should have been the start of an uneventful week for the Dallas Mavericks. They had been eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Clippers, which have become the arch-nemesis of the Mavs for no other reason except they can’t seem to beat them. The NBA Draft is not […]