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 […]
CC Young Senior Living will kick off its new partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of North Texas by hosting a public information session for those interested on Friday, Aug. 19, from 10-11 a.m. at The Point on CC Young’s campus. Adults age 50 and better are invited to attend […]
By Simon Pruitt Seventeen months ago, Hannah Dorsey was at her lowest. She had just been released from a three-year prison sentence, and she didn’t have custody of her two children, or any place to stay. Dorsey searched for a home for weeks before finding Exodus Ministries, an organization that provides counsel and housing to […]
It was an action-packed night for attendees who experienced the Grand Opening Event at Sandbox VR, Dallas’ socially immersive gaming experience in Mockingbird Station. Guests picked which of the six other-worldly virtual reality experiences they wanted to jump into. Then, they were outfitted with head-to-toe gear, including a haptic vest, wrist sensors, ankle sensors, a […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) will host its 18th Annual Economic Summit on Tuesday, October 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Country Club, 1912 Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas 75214. CC Young is this year’s presenting sponsor. The Chamber, comprised of East Dallas community leaders and advocates, is thrilled […]
By Avri Boswell Dallas’ oldest, continuously operated bar and official BvB after-practice-bar — Stan’s Blue Note on Lower Greenville — is celebrating its 70th anniversary with an exclusive VIP event on July 29, complete with complimentary buffet, open bar, live music and the chance to fight back against Alzheimer’s! Attendees will include longtime Stan’s fans […]
By Juliana Mitchell CC Young Senior Living recently capped off its “100 Years in 100 Days” centennial celebration with a roaring 20s-themed extravaganza at The Point at CC Young on June 9. Guests took a step back in time to when the organization was first chartered in 1922, filing in using the secret password (“1922”) […]