By Judy Babb Peter Flagg Maxson sits comfortably relaxed in a conference room at the DeGolyer Estate, looking like he owns the place. Reality is, he could have been part owner if his grandparents Everette L. DeGolyer and Nell Goodrich DeGolyer had decided to leave the estate to their four children and 16 grandchildren. But […]
Owner Melissa Sajjadi and her fellow Pilates 214 team members welcomed the community to the Grand Opening of their new, state-of-the-art studio this past week. The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting at 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane. Visitors were treated to tours of the well-equipped facility, free Pilates classes all weekend, […]
By Juliette Coulter Every spring at the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms floral festival, there’s a magical moment when the 125 Japanese cherry trees begin to bloom along with the 3,000 azaleas. A wave of delicate pink and white cherry blossoms on the cherry trees are now starting to emerge, indicating that springtime is here in […]
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