Volunteers honored for improving lives

Volunteers honored for improving lives

By Nicole Rosales The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas held its 2026 Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 16 at the Hilton Anatole to recognize volunteers who have dedicated their time in service to the Y’s mission and vision. This year, 21 volunteers were formally recognized with top awards for their contributions to the Y and the […]

Fellowship provides first-hand experience

Fellowship provides first-hand experience

By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera (TDO) announced this week Claire Lewis as the company’s second Martha R. and Preston A. Peak Fellow for the upcoming 2026/2027 Season.  An extension of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors (HIWC), this seasonal fellowship position is given to one HIWC alumna each season. Lewis (HIWC […]

Local mascots vow to hang on

Local mascots vow to hang on

By Britt Carman Ahead of the PBR World Finals Championship coming to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on May 14-17, Reunion Tower is hosting the PBR Charity Mascot Mechanical Bull Riding Competition on Wednesday, April 29. This fun and competitive event will feature some of North Texas’ favorite sports mascots testing their bull-riding skills for […]

Exhibition explores portraiture, fashion, global politics

Exhibition explores portraiture, fashion, global politics

By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas will reopen to the public on Friday, May 1, following a temporary closure to complete facility improvements designed to enhance the visitor experience.  Improvements include building maintenance, gallery enhancements and upgrades to visitor-facing technology that will support upcoming exhibitions and programming. Marking the reopening is the debut […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 17

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 17

April 20 Midnight 6600 Block  E. Northwest Hwy. (75231) Theft of Property: Suspect was intentionally taking money from a register without consent. April 20 9:08 a.m. 2700 Block Live Oak St. (75204) Aggravated Assault/Serious Bodily Injury: Suspect punched the complainant causing pain and a laceration to the chin. April 19 3:35 a.m. 5200 Block Ross […]

SMU launches ‘The Dallas Office’

SMU launches ‘The Dallas Office’

By Nancy George SMU announced the formation of The Dallas Office, a major new initiative designed to strengthen collaboration with Dallas-based corporations, civic organizations and community partners while expanding access to the University’s talent, research and expertise. The Dallas Office will be SMU’s front door to the city and region – a single coordinated point […]

Urban Biologist meets with public every week

Urban Biologist meets with public every week

The incident of a drone disturbing the eagles’ nest at White Rock Lake on April 6, 5:30 p.m. disturbed readers. Entering the space of 660 feet from the nest is not allowed by humans or their devices. The Dallas Police (DPD) found the April 6 drone operator right away, “educated” him and referred the incident […]

Prairie Day set for 5/2

Prairie Day set for 5/2

Step into the vibrant world of the North Texas Blackland Prairies on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake in Dallas. Enjoy a fun, free event for families created to celebrate the beauty and splendor of the Blackland Prairies here in North Texas. […]

National Space Day invites imagination

National Space Day invites imagination

By Kimberly Daniell  The Perot Museum of Nature and Science celebrates National Space Day, a daylong observance of the achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space, on Friday, May 1, three weeks after the thrilling splash down of the Artemis II mission. Interactive, hands-on activities will occur on all four levels […]

Defensive class could challenge draft record

Defensive class could challenge draft record

By Josh Ortega The long offseason crawl to draft week is officially over for NFL fans across the country. The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night. Two hundred-fifty-seven different names will be called by one of the 32 different teams across the three-day event. With that said, here is a […]

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