The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) awarded Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) its 2019 Gold Award for Security for light rail and streetcar systems at the annual APTA Rail Conference in Toronto, Ontario. “Congratulations to the award winning public transit systems for their successful safety and security transportation programs that are models of excellence for […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Jonathan Norton has a compelling story to tell about fear, empathy, conflict, compassion, angst and unconditional love. His play, “penny candy” is the playwright’s autobiographical story of growing up in Dallas’ Pleasant Grove neighborhood. “Jon-Jon” was a 12-year-old Norton in the summer of 1988 when his story takes place. The writer […]
By Juliette Coulter On June 19 at Latino Arts Project, the H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation officially launches and joins three other giving circles hosted at Texas Women’s Foundation: Orchid Giving Circle, HERitage Giving Fund and The Village Giving Circle. The H100 Latina Giving Circle was formed by the Hispanic 100 Network […]
By Chic DiCiccio All of the “Toy Story” movies touch on themes that kids and adults both understand. There’s the fear of abandonment, uncertainty and finding your purpose for being. It’s all pretty deep stuff. Of course, the brilliance is that it’s done in a hilarious fashion and every moment earns the emotionalism that is […]
By Shelia Huffman Contestants from all throughout the state vying for the title “Ms. Texas Senior America” gathered in the beautiful Overlook Tower of CC Young Retirement Community recently to enjoy a tea in their honor. The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women […]
By Sara Newberry I am sometimes mystified by Dallas diners. There seems to be a deep and abiding love for average to mediocre food in this town. Places like Idle Rye and The Blind Butcher, who served well-crafted, interesting food, are closing their doors, while spots that are serving unseasoned and uninspiring plates are doing […]
By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew (DUC), went head to head with the top youth rowers in the nation at the 25th annual USRowing Youth National Championship June 6-9 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Fla. This premier youth rowing event featured racing in 18 different categories. More than 1,600 athletes were in attendance, competing […]
By David Mullen In my last column, I reviewed the Major League Baseball parks in the National League. Lucky enough to have seen a Major League Baseball game in every park, this week we will review the American League venues as many families like to mix in a baseball game as part of their summer […]
By Ben Hansel The 24 Hour Club, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization committed to providing safe, sober transitional living for homeless men and women seeking a brand new life away from alcohol and drugs, celebrated 50 years of service by hosting a birthday celebration on June 8. “At Dallas 24 Hour Club, we welcome those […]