SMU Pro Day filled with NFL prospects

SMU Pro Day filled with NFL prospects

By Josh Ortega Most everyone who has ever put on a pair of shoulder pads and a helmet has at one point dreamed of hearing their name called during one of the seven rounds of the NFL Draft. The process before draft day is a lengthy one for prospects. There are multiple important stops along […]

World’s longest-running street festival returns

World’s longest-running street festival returns

By Taylor Mayad A kaleidoscope of colors, flowers, music, dancing and more will transform Klyde Warren Park as the seventh-annual Festival of Joy returns Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Inspired by a global Indian tradition celebrated in cities around the world, the free family-friendly event kicks off with a vibrant parade and momentous […]

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar  1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips, divided Coarse salt, for garnish  Heat oven to 350 F. Line a […]

JLD celebrates impactful year

JLD celebrates impactful year

By Carly Turner The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) held its annual Platinum Dinner to celebrate the 2025-2026 year and recognize its top sponsors and donors.  The elegant cocktail reception and seated dinner, sponsored by The Dallas Foundation, was held at the historic DeGolyer Estate at the Dallas Arboretum on Wednesday, March 11.  Hosting the […]

Mariachi program blends culture, competition

Mariachi program blends culture, competition

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For students in Mariachi Verde at Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, mariachi is more than a class. It is a continuation of family traditions and a way to honor the past while building their future. Through music, they are preserving traditions that have been passed down through generations.  “It connects […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 13

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 13

March 23 9:39 p.m. 9200 Block Skillman St. (75243) Possession of a Dangerous Drug: Unknown suspect was in possession of Promethazine. March 23 6:49 a.m. 3300 Block Dilido Rd. (75228) Robbery of a Business (AGG): Two unknown suspects assaulted the complainant at gunpoint and demanded property. March 23 2:30 a.m. 1400 Block N. Carroll Ave. […]

Event aims to raise critical funds

Event aims to raise critical funds

By Kimber Westphall The 11th Annual “No Place Like Home” event returns April 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2616 Commerce Event Center. This Austin Street Center signature event is chaired by Waldo Gonzalez and William Taylor, and hosted by the Austin Street Advisory Board, with a goal of raising $300,000 to fund life-changing […]

Bunnies, birds, butterflies land in botanical garden

Bunnies, birds, butterflies land in botanical garden

This spring, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will transform its 66-acre garden into the largest outdoor gallery of Hunt Slonem’s work ever produced. Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies features 28 installations and more than 100 works of art and debut pieces created for the Dallas Arboretum, all displayed throughout the garden and inside […]

Friends opens in Dallas

Friends opens in Dallas

Veteran nonprofit leader Sharon Carson (pictured) has been named executive director of Friends of the Children – Dallas, leading the launch of the organization’s 43rd chapter nationwide and its expansion into North Texas. Friends of the Children is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through long-term, professional mentoring. Unlike […]

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