By Kimberly Daniell Shark Week 2026 kicks off on the Discovery Channel on Sunday, July 26, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 1. For the first time, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science will be featured during the Tuesday, July 28 premiere of Jurassic Sharks at 7 p.m. central. The segment features the Museum’s […]
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first stepped on the moon’s surface on July 20, 1969, the world was changed forever. Not only did the landing reflect an enormous American victory but it served as a scientific advancement that has inspired young minds for 57 years. Each July, the scientific community celebrates Moon Day to […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern While Deep Ellum has undergone sweeping transitions throughout the decades, there are certain elements that have withstood the test of time. The area is forever eclectic: Colorful, vintage, sometimes raucous, artsy and unexpected. One of the neighborhood’s standout businesses demonstrating all those attributes is Kettle Art Gallery, whose founder, owner and […]
By Sharon Adams The Dallas Historical Society announced the 45th Annual Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence awards recipients this week. The awards luncheon is on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Fairmont Hotel. Karl Chiao, DHS executive director, along with Mary Suhm, board chair, announced the recipients. The awards were established on behalf of the […]
By Angela Lang Klyde Warren Park and its Foundation announced a major construction milestone this week for the transformational expansion of one of Dallas’ most beloved public spaces. Following a competitive bidding process that attracted six bids, the Texas Transportation Commission has awarded the construction contract to Archer Western, the same firm that built the […]
By Kimber Westphall Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has recently awarded more than $10 million in support of education initiatives through grants to local nonprofits, CFT’s Educate Texas initiative, and scholarships for students. CFT is investing in innovative approaches that help ensure student success, from early learning to high school through post-secondary and workforce. The following organizations […]
Reunion Tower is lighting up the Dallas skyline to celebrate every FIFA World Cup match played here in Dallas, giving the city a front-row seat to the excitement from 470 feet in the air. The iconic GeO-Deck has already kicked off its series of FIFA-themed light shows and there are plenty more to come! Inside […]
By Stephanie Keller Hudiburg As Dallas prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and welcome visitors from around the globe, Deep Ellum is launching a new public art initiative that celebrates the neighborhood’s longstanding identity as a crossroads of cultures through eight new internationally inspired murals. Artists are transforming walls throughout Deep Ellum into […]
By Josh Ortega The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars have hit the real estate market tollway this week and are heading north. The pair of franchises announced major steps toward potential new arenas in separate areas of the metroplex outside of downtown Dallas. Both the Stars and Mavs have leases that expire in 2031 for […]
Deeply woven into the fabric of America’s history for more than a century, state fairs have been trusted places where fairgoers from all walks of life can come together and celebrate their state’s history, culture and future. This year, as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, and as the State Fair of Texas (Fair) […]