By Josh Ortega It’s safe to assume a majority of the world is plugged into what’s going on during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through the tournament’s first full week of action, the World Cup has garnered 54 million viewers across the United States, Mexico and Canada, according to FIFA. With that, if you’re one […]
By Taylor Mayad Shine up those boots and belt buckles because the 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo is riding into town Saturday, July 25, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, Texas 75210). Tickets are now on sale at eventbrite.com. Last year’s event sold out in advance, and early purchase […]
John Christian Beaird, beloved son, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend passed away of natural causes at his home on June 16, 2026. He will be deeply missed by all of us who loved him so dearly. John was born in Dallas on August 22, 1962 to Sandra Williams Beaird and Vernon Clark Beaird. He grew […]
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 3/4 cup rice flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon red Thai curry paste 1 can (14.5 ounces) coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste Sliced green onions, for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste Season fish with salt and pepper and dredge in rice flour. […]
By Morgan Vaughan Basically Beethoven celebrates its 45th year at its annual Basically Beethoven Festival, three free concerts featuring a crowd-pleasing repertoire performed by exceptional professional classical musicians. The festival takes place on Sundays, July 12, 19 and 26 beginning at 2:30 p.m. (Rising Stars) and 3 p.m. (Featured Performers) at Moody Performance Hall. Since […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports At Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, the Class of 2026, which is made of 54 “brothers,” achieved a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with $15.4 million in scholarships. The multimillion-dollar total marks the second-highest scholarship amount awarded, paving the way for graduates, including several first-generation students, […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA friends and supporters, gathered beneath NorthPark Center’s iconic Ad Astra sculpture to thank the 2026 playhouse creators and celebrate the final weekend of the 31st annual Parade of Playhouses at The Closing Party. As guests enjoyed refreshments from Breadwinners, they reflected on another successful year of imaginative playhouse designs that […]
By Taylor Pulfer With 100 days left until the 2026 State Fair of Texas, we are proud to announce the FREE Chevrolet Main Stage music lineup for this year’s annual exposition. Fairgoers can experience all different kinds of live music — country to R&B, Norteño to electro-pop — during all 24 days of the 2026 […]
By Becky Mayad Just in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup, the African American Museum, Dallas, unveiled this week the internationally acclaimed Mandela: The Official Exhibition, on view now through November 1. Free and open to the public, the museum is in the heart of historic Fair Park at 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas 75210. Mandela: […]