Art therapy helps veterans

Art therapy helps veterans

From Staff Reports In North Texas, a growing number of veterans are finding healing in an unexpected place, not through words alone, but through art. Dallas Art Therapy, a nonprofit, is providing free trauma-informed art therapy services and non-clinical art to veterans navigating challenges such as PTSD, military sexual trauma and the difficult transition back […]

District invites students, parents to learn more

District invites students, parents to learn more

Dallas ISD invites families and community members to explore the wide range of educational choices available at the upcoming More Choice Expo. With nearly 200 campuses represented, the event will highlight the district’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and tradition. Attendees will learn more about all Dallas ISD has to offer, including dual language, personalized learning, […]

Group building next generation of leaders

Group building next generation of leaders

Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announced that High Tech Rising (formerly High Tech High Heels), a nonprofit incubated at Texas Women’s Foundation 25 years ago, will receive its Special Recognition Award at the upcoming 2026 Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 29. High Tech Rising is dedicated to achieving equitable representation for women in the […]

Competition filled with community spirit

Competition filled with community spirit

By P. Jason Poehler The fourth annual East Dallas Games (EDG) are almost here, bringing together residents from Dallas’ four oldest historic districts — Junius Heights, Munger Place, Peaks Addition and Swiss Avenue — for a day of friendly competition, community connection and charitable impact.  The event is on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-3 […]

National team needs quick improvment

National team needs quick improvment

By Josh Ortega The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) struggled in its penultimate pair of international friendlies before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. suffered losses to both Belgium and Portugal during last week’s international break at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, although neither match holds weight. They are merely exhibition games and have […]

Drone threatens triplets nesting area

Drone threatens triplets nesting area

A drone flew over the White Rock Lake eagles’ nest at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 6. Regular eagle watchers each contacted law enforcement and City of Dallas Urban Biologist Brett Johnson. Their quick response resulted in identification of the drone operator nearby. A Dallas Police Department officer took the operator’s information and referred it to […]

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 poblanos, seeded and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream  4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (13.5-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup […]

Urban Farm celebrates 10 years

Urban Farm celebrates 10 years

By Taylor Pulfer Big Tex Urban Farms, the innovative agricultural initiative of the State Fair of Texas, is celebrating a major milestone in 2026: 10 years of growing fresh food and giving back to the community. Since its founding in 2016, the program has provided more than 2 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables […]

Exhibit ignites next generation of pioneers

Exhibit ignites next generation of pioneers

By Annie Chu For the first time, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Fair Park in Dallas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative will debut #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a monumental display of 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues celebrating leaders whose work demonstrates how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fuel […]