White Rock team still rowing (virtually)

White Rock team still rowing (virtually)

By Brooke Tinch While school districts master distance learning and employers determine ways for their staff to get work accomplished, every global citizen is learning how to adapt during the Covid-19 health crisis. White Rock Rowing is no exception. On Sunday, March 21, White Rock Rowing distributed erg rowing machines from the White Rock Boathouse […]

#BRAVETHEMOMENT with DSM

#BRAVETHEMOMENT with DSM

By Haley Harrington Carter BloodCare and Dallas Summer Musicals open the theater for a second run of a three-day blood drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28, 2020, at the Music Hall at Fair Park. After receiving a generous response to their first, social distanced blood drive in […]

Woodson to chair Rainbow Days virtual event

Woodson to chair Rainbow Days virtual event

By Sharon Adams Rainbow Days is excited to host its first-ever virtual fundraising event on Thursday, June 25, 2020. In the light of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, Rainbow Days unfortunately had to cancel its 23rd annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, which was scheduled to be celebrated in person on April 17, 2020. However, Rainbow […]

SMU celebrating now, gathering in August

SMU celebrating now, gathering in August

May is the month when members of SMU’s graduating class are usually staging cap and gown photos on the lawn in front of Dallas Hall and preparing for pomp and circumstances in a big Saturday morning Commencement Convocation. However, this spring semester has been different in almost every way and the actual ceremony has been […]

Heroes for Children riding virtually

Heroes for Children riding virtually

By Michael Martin For the eighth consecutive year, The General’s Guard is holding its non-stop 24-hour bicycle relay rally to raise money for Heroes For Children (HFC), a remarkable Texas non-profit that provides vital financial and social assistance to families with children fighting cancer. HFC needs funds more urgently than ever now because COVID-19 has forced cancellation of some of their largest fundraising events and, because of the economic downturn, they are […]

CEO says: Let nature nurture you

CEO says: Let nature nurture you

By Terry Lendecker The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will reopen on Monday, June 1 with timed ticketing to provide for the health and safety of our guests and employees. Timed ticketing will help to minimize physical contact and adhere to social distancing guidelines while enjoying a visit to the Arboretum. Advance online ticket reservations […]