The Dallas Arboretum announced its Easter weekend festivities that include something for everyone in the family to make it a memorable outing. The main garden is full of activities and special events from April 15-17. Guests can also visit the award-winning Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, an eight-acre scientific garden with plenty of hands-on activities […]
By Judy Babb Brumley Gardens isn’t like a garden center in a typical big box store. Owner Chris Brumley is proud of that. He lives on his farm in Wills Point — a farm that provides 80 percent of the plants to the garden center. He makes the typically 45-minute to an hour drive to […]
On March 9, Grant Halliburton Foundation welcomed Zak Williams, mental health advocate, CEO and founder of PYM, and son of the late Robin Williams, to share his story at the 13th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon. The luncheon supports Grant Halliburton Foundation’s work providing education, resources and support for children, teen and young adult […]
The African American Museum, Dallas welcomes spring with an array of activities plus a powerful exhibition featuring the works by celebrated Oak Cliff artist Arthello Beck Jr., the first African American to open an art gallery in Dallas — and considered one of the city’s best artists. Also, a conference on the underground railroad in […]
By Melissa Grych White Rock Medical Center is now accredited as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center with Adolescent Care and Obesity Medicine. White Rock Medical Center joins 10 other healthcare facilities nationally that have achieved the three designations required for this elite level of accreditation, and is only second in Texas to earn this recognition. […]
By Judy Babb The guest bedroom at 40-year-old physical education teacher and volleyball and track coach Heather Cohen’s home is not what people would expect. When she opens the door, instead of seeing a bed, dresser and the accouterments of a cozy bedroom, she sees her pride and joy — her stable of bicycles. Ten […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening of Serenity Dallas on Dilido Road. Serenity is a beautifully remodeled living facility for neighbors 55 plus. State Representative Jasmine Crockett and Kristin McNeal, from Mayor Eric Johnson’s office, were in attendance. Pictured with scissors is Property Manager Sherrie Taylor. — From Staff Reports
By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s fifth annual Food & Wine Festival, presented by Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians, is set for Thursday, March 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the garden during the height of Dallas Blooms. This food-filled festival features an evening of the top local chefs serving their delectable […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern A British Invasion in Dallas 75238? What does that sound like in 2022? Look like? Tucked away in a cozy, Lake Highlands strip center, Lone Star Roadhouse (LSR) has attracted thousands of patrons from the ’hood throughout the years, although fans from across zip codes learned long ago that the E. […]
Learn how to produce your own honey and help save the bees by attending the Twelfth Annual (COVID delayed) Central Texas Beekeepers School on Saturday, March 26 at Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees. Provide […]