Vol. 17, No. 14 — April 2 – 9, 2026
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips, divided Coarse salt, for garnish Heat oven to 350 F. Line a […]
JLD celebrates impactful year
By Carly Turner The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) held its annual Platinum Dinner to celebrate the 2025-2026 year and recognize its top sponsors and donors. The elegant cocktail reception and seated dinner, sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, was held at the historic DeGolyer Estate at the Dallas Arboretum on Wednesday, March 11. Hosting the […]
Mariachi program blends culture, competition
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For students in Mariachi Verde at Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, mariachi is more than a class. It is a continuation of family traditions and a way to honor the past while building their future. Through music, they are preserving traditions that have been passed down through generations. “It connects […]
Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 13
March 23 9:39 p.m. 9200 Block Skillman St. (75243) Possession of a Dangerous Drug: Unknown suspect was in possession of Promethazine. March 23 6:49 a.m. 3300 Block Dilido Rd. (75228) Robbery of a Business (AGG): Two unknown suspects assaulted the complainant at gunpoint and demanded property. March 23 2:30 a.m. 1400 Block N. Carroll Ave. […]
Event aims to raise critical funds
By Kimber Westphall The 11th Annual “No Place Like Home” event returns April 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2616 Commerce Event Center. This Austin Street Center signature event is chaired by Waldo Gonzalez and William Taylor, and hosted by the Austin Street Advisory Board, with a goal of raising $300,000 to fund life-changing […]
Bunnies, birds, butterflies land in botanical garden
This spring, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will transform its 66-acre garden into the largest outdoor gallery of Hunt Slonem’s work ever produced. Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies features 28 installations and more than 100 works of art and debut pieces created for the Dallas Arboretum, all displayed throughout the garden and inside […]
Friends opens in Dallas
Veteran nonprofit leader Sharon Carson (pictured) has been named executive director of Friends of the Children – Dallas, leading the launch of the organization’s 43rd chapter nationwide and its expansion into North Texas. Friends of the Children is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through long-term, professional mentoring. Unlike […]
‘Blue’s Clues’ star tackles mental health
By Juliette Coulter Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 17th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Friday, March 13 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, kicking off the organization’s 20th anniversary year. More than 500 guests gathered in support of the Foundation’s mission, helping to raise $335,000 for youth mental health and suicide prevention programs across […]
NBA Governors consider vote to add teams
By Josh Ortega A pair of new expansion franchises could be joining the NBA soon. According to a report by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, the NBA will hold a vote at the league’s March Board of Governors meeting this week to “explore adding” two additional domestic expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle. […]