Get ready to experience the heartbeat of the community at the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s (GEDCC) biggest event of the year, MEET East Dallas, held on Wednesday, March 4, from 5-7 p.m. at Caddo Office Reimagined Lakewood. This high-energy, free community showcase is brought to you by City Credit Union, Dallas Piano Academy […]
By Taylor Pulfer The State Fair of Texas (Fair) announced that the 2026 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2026 commercial exhibits application are now available online. The annual Fair comprises a vast collection of small businesses — more than 90 concessionaires, and nearly 200 exhibitors come together to celebrate all things Texan by […]
By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera (TDO) announces its Winter and Spring 2026 event lineup from February through May for the greater Dallas and North Texas community. This includes mainstage production operas, “The Little Prince” and “Don Carlo,” free community events, beloved annual and biannual concerts, like the National Vocal Competition, and family programming. One […]
The Dallas Mavericks hosted a culinary showcase recently highlighting elevated food and beverage offerings available to fans for the second half of the 2025-26 season, including new pop-up restaurant collaborations, handmade craft cocktails, limited-edition specials and classic fan-favorites. Thursday’s pregame culinary showcase, hosted alongside concessionaire Levy, featured the team’s newest restaurant collaborations with The Mexican […]
By Melanie Mayfield Valentine’s weekend at McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails makes for a celebration of love, flavor and casual sophistication. Chef Alejandro has crafted menus especially for the occasion beginning, Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15. Saturday’s three course Prix Fixe dinner menu sets the scene for a cozy and romantic Valentine’s evening. […]
The forerunner of what’s now Texas A&M University College of Dentistry opened 120 years ago in Dallas with the mission of educating dentists to provide quality care to patients in North Texas and beyond. That includes providing an array of dental services to the community at reduced fees. To give back to the North Texas […]
By David Mullen For decades, the “defenses win championships” mantra has permeated through NFL front offices and locker rooms. Reflecting upon the 2025 Dallas Cowboys season, it is easy to single out that the team’s atrocious defense was the obvious reason behind a 7-9-1 record and another year of missing the playoffs. Make no mistake; […]
By Sean Stroud Rising ingredient costs and Texas’s cutthroat real estate market have led to the loss of a beloved local eatery, New York Sub. The staple SMU sandwich shop first opened in 1974, well before the Subway chain expanded into Texas, and will close at the end of February. Andrew Kelley announced the closure […]
By Becky Mayad Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the African American Museum, Dallas (AAM,D), to launch Phase I of a three-year conservation project to secure the museum’s archival, fine art and folk art collections, including historic documents, photographs, rare books and recordings. The grant will also establish the Harry […]
Nearly 200 streetlights in Deep Ellum carry the work of artists on banners that celebrate the Cultural District by reflecting the history, community and creative spirit of the area. New streetlight pole banners are featured two to three times per year. This next round is an exciting opportunity for local artists to submit portfolios for […]