Mayor Eric Johnson on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring September 2021 as “LGBTQ Business Month” in Dallas. Mayor Johnson issued the proclamation to highlight and promote the city’s LGBTQ-owned businesses, which are vital to the Dallas economy. The mayor gave the proclamation Thursday to the North Texas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Chamber of Commerce. Here […]
By Susan Read In 1966, Dallas area mental health and public health professionals along with community leaders recognized the need for access to immediate intervention for individuals in acute emotional crisis in Dallas, Texas. After much deliberation and three years of planning by these leaders, the Suicide Prevention Center and 24-hour Crisis Line (with highly […]
By Judy Babb Baristas Angela Waltersheid, Hannah Dorsey and Natasha Weir scurry behind the counter and around the comfortable tables at Well Grounded Coffee Community on Garland Road. They beam bright smiles at customers, calling regulars by name. They are efficient at filling orders of both regulars and newcomers who wander in to enjoy the […]
By Justin Hensley The mission of After-School All-Stars North Texas (ASASNTX) is to provide comprehensive, cost-free after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. Since 2012, ASAS has focused on serving the students with the highest needs. Of the students ASAS serves in Dallas County, 97 percent identify as […]
Dallas’ Theatre Three illuminates the human experience with exemplary, intimate theatrical productions by nurturing authors, regional artists and audiences. The theater is now holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” The show will be performed at the Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre Oct. 5-31, with rehearsal during September. All Equity auditions are via video […]
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 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. On Sunday, August 29, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – […]
By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson announced this week that he has partnered with The DEC Network to create the Mayor’s Startup Package, a collection of discounted and free services to help the city’s entrepreneurs succeed. The Mayor’s Startup Package provides more than $500,000 of in-kind offerings — including discounts and pro-bono services — to […]
By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson announced this week he is partnering with TikTok as part of its first ever Small Biz Block Party, a nationwide 20-event workshop series where business owners can come together to learn industry-leading tools and tactics that will help them reach new communities and grow their business. The Small Biz […]
The 16th annual Autumn at the Arboretum returns September 18 through October 31 with more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, hailing from THE pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada, throughout the garden. The signature display comes alive with larger-than-life insect topiaries, fascinatingly bugged-out 20-foot-tall pumpkin houses, and, of course, a maze for younger visitors. Special […]
By Gordon Shattles Student art from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Student Art Contest is on display at Dallas Love Field Airport through August 31. This year’s theme “Everyday Heroes Ride DART,” gave young artists the chance to salute the hometown heroes that have kept our community going during the pandemic — everyday people […]