By Haley Harrington Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) is pleased to announce Deborah Ann Trimble as its new Vice President of Development. Trimble is a seasoned fundraising executive with over 20 years of experience and has held senior management development roles in presenting and producing theaters across the country. “I am thrilled to be joining the […]
By Mark A. Ball Amber Li, a student at the Hockaday School in Dallas, is this year’s best in show winner in Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) annual student art contest. Amber’s work, based on the theme “PAINT THE TOWN _______. RIDE DART” was selected from 1,174 entries from students in kindergarten through 12th grade. […]
By Josh Ault Seventh grade students at Robert T. Hill Middle School, just like all other students around the country, are adjusting to online learning. On April 16, they were able to have two guest speakers talk to them about racial inequality. Adam Murphy, a staff attorney, and Trey Walk, a justice fellow with the […]
From Kershaw’s Challenge Kershaw’s Challenge, and its founders Clayton and Ellen Kershaw, have announced an initiative to support their beneficiaries most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Kershaw’s “hometowns”; Behind Every Door in Dallas and the Dream Center in Los Angeles. Both organizations are helping members of the community during these unprecedented times. The […]
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By Julian Bowman The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), in conjunction with the Texas National Guard, Fair Park First, Spectra, and In the City for Good, is returning to Fair Park to distribute free food on Thursday, April 16 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM, or until all available food has been distributed. WHEN: Thursday, […]
By Mark Ball Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) are partnering to deliver weekly meals for students. The first busload of food arrives for distribution at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center tomorrow, Thurs., Apr. 9, at 11 a.m. DART buses will pick up food each Thursday at DISD’s distribution center […]
By Mark Ball Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has partnered with the City of Dallas to assist in delivering care packages to senior residents who participate in the Dallas Park and Recreation Active Senior Adult Program (ASAP). With 40 recreation centers in Dallas that offer senior programs, as well as three dedicated senior centers, the […]
By Christine Mann Texas Health and Human Services is seeking to hire for hundreds of available positions, including psychiatrists, nurses, psychiatric nurse assistants, and direct care support staff, at its state supported living centers and state hospitals throughout the state. “People who want to make a difference and help others will find a meaningful career […]
Whether you were born and raised in Dallas or you’ve recently moved here from another city, you most likely know that Dallas has more than 300 beautiful parks and 160 miles of urban trails. Some destinations are well known while other sites you may not know exist. In addition to the park loop trails listed below, […]