By Becky Mayad Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the African American Museum, Dallas (AAM,D), to launch Phase I of a three-year conservation project to secure the museum’s archival, fine art and folk art collections, including historic documents, photographs, rare books and recordings. The grant will also establish the Harry […]
IN MEMORIAM Charlotte Martin Bridges October 15, 1930 to December 27, 2025 Charlotte passed peacefully on to her reunion with many in heaven on December 27, 2025. She was surrounded by all three daughters: Rebecca Bridges of Dallas, Deborah Gil of San Antonio and Marelyn Shedd of Abilene, Texas. Celebration of life service was held […]
Jan. 5 8:52 a.m. 10400 Block Sanden Dr. (75238) Other Offense-Misdemeanor: Arrested person was camping out on private property without consent. Jan. 5 2:22 a.m. 2700 Block Live Oak St. (75204) Deadly Conduct: Suspect pointed a weapon at an occupied vehicle. Jan. 5 5:26 p.m. 9600 Block Faircrest Dr. (75238) Burglary of a Habitation: Unknown […]
By Becky Deo The SPCA of Texas will host the 21st annual Strut Your Mutt, The Walk to End Animal Cruelty, which features a 2.5 mile fun walk, Saturday, March 28, at Fair Park (3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, 75210). Day of Event registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Big Tex Circle, with the walk starting […]
Nearly 200 streetlights in Deep Ellum carry the work of artists on banners that celebrate the Cultural District by reflecting the history, community and creative spirit of the area. New streetlight pole banners are featured two to three times per year. This next round is an exciting opportunity for local artists to submit portfolios for […]
By Beth Leermakers “Get more exercise” tops many people’s list of New Year’s resolutions. The best way to keep this resolution is to find a physical activity you enjoy enough to stick with beyond March 1. If going to the gym doesn’t appeal to you — or even if it does — here are several […]
By David Mullen As the sports world turns the calendar page to 2026, we present our annual reflection on the sports stars, administrators and personalities lost in 2025. Locally, former Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks died at 79. The Stars won the 1999 Stanley Cup championship while Hicks was owner. Marshawn Kneeland, […]
The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 17th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for February 24 – 28 and March 2 – 5, and 7, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from anywhere in need of a prom dress are invited to select a dress and accessories — […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern What woman hasn’t longed to empty her closet and start over? Her dream is to create a new wardrobe from scratch, featuring the latest trends, some classic styles, a refreshed color palette and new accessories. The urge may strike as one season blossoms into another or when the days get shorter […]
