By Theresa Hunt What most people see as discarded plastic grocery bags and bad for the environment, the CC Young “Happy Hookers” see as an opportunity to repurpose and help others in need. Since 2016, a volunteer group at CC Young has transformed thousands of plastic bags into handmade 6-foot X 3 foot sleeping mats […]
SPARK!, the innovative educational facility fostering creativity in youth, has announced two new board members: Dr. Nell Bush (pictured) and Timmy Newsome. Dr. Bush brings a deep background in child development, parent education and community leadership to SPARK!. An author, speaker and child development specialist, she has broad experience in working with children, families and […]
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 […]
By Josh Ortega A pair of new expansion franchises could be joining the NBA soon. According to a report by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, the NBA will hold a vote at the league’s March Board of Governors meeting this week to “explore adding” two additional domestic expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle. […]
By Marshall Detwiler The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will host its annual Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, March 26, bringing together exceptional chefs, premium wines, craft beverages and the beauty of the garden in full spring bloom. Designed as an elegant tasting experience, the festival invites guests to sample dishes from more than […]
By Juliette Coulter More than 500 guests attended Texas Woman’s University’s 24th annual Dallas Leadership Luncheon on February 17 at the Hilton Anatole, where Dallas journalism icon Lee Cullum was presented with the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award. The honor recognizes a civic leader whose work reflects “an enduring commitment to education and service.” The […]
This spring, Reunion Tower is once again helping protect migrating birds traveling through North Texas by reducing light pollution during peak migration weeks. From April 25 through May 15, the Tower will partner with the Texas Conservation Alliance to dim its lights overnight to support safer migration across the region. Texas sits along one of […]
New exhibit explores science behind soccer By Kimberly Daniell The Perot Museum of Nature and Science debuts Soccer: More Than a Game, an immersive exhibition that examines the science behind the world’s most popular sport, ahead of World Cup arrival to North Texas. On view through September 7, the Perot Museum-organized exhibition provides STEM educational […]
By Pam Czerlinsky Cooper Clinic announced this week the addition of Dr. Christopher Berry (pictured) to its preventive medical practice. Prior to joining Cooper Clinic, Dr. Berry served as Senior Medical Director and Family Medicine Specialist at Oak Street Health, DFW Region, and continues to be the Medical Director for West Coast University Physician Assistant […]
By Juliette Coulter Junior Achievement of Dallas (JA Dallas) will honor four visionary leaders at the annual Dallas Business Hall of Fame, to be held March 28, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. This prestigious fundraising gala will recognize the significant contributions of Allen Nye, Phillip Huffines, Steven Williams and Susan Adzick to the Dallas business […]