By Paulette Hopkins As the country approaches the 21st anniversary of September 11, 2001, Milestone, the local home service company, is providing their technicians and team members with paid time out of their workday to remember 9/11 and honor all who lost their lives through their 4th annual 9.11 Memorial Stair Climb. The event is […]
CC Young will recognize winners of its 22nd annual Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest at an awards celebration on Friday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. at The Point Auditorium on the CC Young campus. Contest winners will be recognized in person and the event will be streamed live for additional guests. Awards will […]
It has finally arrived, the moment y’all have been waiting for — the highly anticipated verdict that signifies the ultimate accomplishment in Fair food. The 18th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was a battle for the ages. After tasting all 10 foods and carefully evaluating each item, the all-star panel of judges tallied their scores […]
NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Robyn Brown In a technology-focused world, few academic subjects offer more potential for impact and innovation than computer science. However, girls and Black and Latinx students have historically been underrepresented in computer science education and consistently experience gaps in access to rigorous STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning opportunities […]
By Gordon Shattles Through September 30, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has increased the sign-on bonus for new Bus Operators with an active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to $3,500. With DART’s redesigned bus network providing greater frequency and longer hours, as well as better access to jobs, DART is hiring passionate and motivated bus student […]
By Lisa W. Miller As Dallas United Crew (DUC) approaches the beginning of its 20th anniversary season, it is a perfect time to announce the addition of a new position that will help catapult the program into the next 10 years of sustainable growth. DUC is pleased to welcome Austin Brooks (AJ) to the DUC […]
By Karissa Condoianis The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 18th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards finalists. On Sunday, August 28, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste […]
By David Mullen In what might be surprising to many, Dallas is home to one of the nation’s leading egg roll manufacturers. Van’s Kitchen, on the outskirts of the Design District off Irving Boulevard, creates millions of egg rolls annually, primarily for grocery and convenience store retailers. Van’s Kitchen is a certified woman and minority-owned […]
The Dallas Mavericks announced on August 2, 2022 that the Mavs Foundation will grant $150,000 in emergency funding to nonprofits supporting those impacted by dangerous heat and rising costs of living for working families. The funds will support programs to donate AC units and cooling centers for Dallas’ record-breaking heat, organizations providing rent and utilities […]
By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has raced to reveal its keynote speaker for the 37th Annual Luncheon: Allyson Felix, who reigns as the most decorated American Track & Field Athlete of all time after winning her bronze and gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Themed “Transforming Communities,” this year’s event will take […]