Pride erupts after high court decision

Pride erupts after high court decision

By Rebecca Aguilar Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) employees will now have more protection at work. In a 6-to-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against discrimination in the workplace on the bases of sexual orientation.  The ruling has given Veronica Jimenez of Dallas some relief.  By day she presents as male at […]

Orchestra returns to live performances

Orchestra returns to live performances

The beautiful music wafting through the summer air on June 26 at 7:30pm will be from the Orchestra of New Spain at Zion Lutheran Church – 6121 E Lovers Ln. – performing what may well be the first live classical concert in Dallas since March. Tickets are $25/10 (student ticket with ID) and can be […]

Shields installed to protect drivers

Shields installed to protect drivers

By Mark Ball Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has installed 511 respiratory DART installs droplet shields throughout the bus fleet since mid-March to help protect operators and passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Designed by DART Engineering, with collaboration with Fleet Maintenance & Bus Operations teams, the Cv-19 Plexiglass Shields are made of high-impact plexiglass and […]

Mayor promotes masks

Mayor promotes masks

By Tristan Hallman To encourage people to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Eric Johnson temporarily changed his official portrait Monday to a new photo of him in a mask. Mayor Johnson has recommended wearing masks amid the ongoing pandemic. He has also worn masks during virtual City Council meetings […]

Meadows Museum ready to reopen

Meadows Museum ready to reopen

By Carrie Sanger The Meadows Museum, SMU, announced today that it will reopen to the public beginning Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at reduced capacity but with regular hours, according to guidelines set by the state of Texas. The museum shop will be open with limited capacity. In the fall, the museum hopes to open its […]

Arboretum celebrates ‘the familiar’

Arboretum celebrates ‘the familiar’

By Terry Lendecker The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces its Summer of Sculpture festival featuring Seward Johnson’s “Celebrating the Familiar” exhibit, a collection of 25 life-size cast bronze sculptures throughout the garden, from June 22 to July 31. Advance online timed tickets are now required for entry to the Arboretum by calling 214-515-6615 or […]