By Juliette Coulter SPARK! Dallas celebrated its 10th anniversary on May 1 with a fundraiser called SPARKtacular at Leigh and Bryce Williams’ home. More than 160 guests attended, bid on silent auction items, and enjoyed appetizers and beverages. Guitarist Matt Brooks played current and favorite hits. It was a family affair for Honorary Chair Sarah […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Lights, camera, ¡acción! Looking for a unique date night or fun way to spend a summer evening? This May, the Meadows Museum, SMU, kicks off the series Spanish Cinema Now+ 2025 in Dallas, offering an exciting selection of contemporary Spanish films in the air-conditioned comfort of the Bob and Jean Smith […]
By Nancy George SMU broke ground Thursday, May 1 on the Rees-Jones Library of the American West. The library will house the Rees-Jones Collection of Western Americana, which consists of thousands of rare books, manuscripts, photographs, maps and other artifacts. It also will be home to the holdings of SMU’s DeGolyer Library and its complementary […]
April 29 — 6 a.m. 5600 Monticello Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered a detached garage and stole items from a vehicle. April 30 — 1 a.m. 8100 Midtown Blvd. (75231) Aggravated Assault […]
By Nicole Rosales The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas in partnership with Grant Halliburton Foundation, Metrocare, Momentous Institute and Center for BrainHealth, have developed the “YES YOU CAN!” pilot program set to launch in June 2025. This project is made possible in part through support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies, the Hersh Foundation/Ken Hersh and Regen Horchow […]
Roy Stanley Masonic Lodge #1367 A.F. & A.M. recently presented White Rock Center of Hope’s CEO Dr. Greg Smith with the 2025 Community Builder Award in recognition of his exceptional service and commitment to building an East Dallas where all can thrive. This meaningful recognition celebrates individuals making a lasting impact in their communities and […]
The Hoblitzelle Foundation announced this week the appointment of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, Nita Prothro Clark and Jennifer Staubach Gates (pictured). Each brings a wealth of experience in civic leadership, philanthropy and nonprofit governance that will strengthen the Foundation’s ongoing mission to enhance quality of life across Texas. […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers In the animal kingdom, child rearing typically falls to females — especially among mammals, where male involvement in caregiving is rare. Like human mothers, mammalian moms wear many hats. They are: Milk providers. Lactation and nursing are energy-intensive tasks that continue for years in some species. Orangutan mothers nurse their young […]
By David Mullen “You have no business being in the playoffs.” “Burnt toast.” “Good season, boys. Maybe next year.” On May 3, with the series tied 3 games to 3, some fans on social media had given up on the Dallas Stars as they fell behind the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 early in the third period […]