The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands installed nine new members on January 10. Shown on the front, from left to right, are: John Petteway, Steve Combest, Darren Wickham, Philip Kindall and Club Membership Director Nathan Trifone. On the back row, from left to right, are: Noah Nadler, William Wolff, Brian Haines and Mark McMullen (not […]
By Martha Tiller Singer Steve Grand comes to Dallas one night only for the benefit of the Suicide & Crisis Center. Appearing at SMU’s Bob Hope Theater, Grand brings the influences of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Elton John to entertain. The evening of music is sponsored by Arnold and Joe Pacetti. Grand (pictured) is […]
By Karen Fleig EarthX was honored with the Championship of Freedom Award by the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NTCAHT) for its work through EarthxFilm in support of Dallas CASA, a member of the NTCAHT, as well as its membership work for the organization. The NTCAHT brings partner agencies from across North Texas together […]
By Deborah Brown René Barrera was honored with the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce 2020 “Chairman’s Award” at a luncheon on Jan. 21 at Lakewood Country Club. The award is given annually to an individual for their significant contributions to the Chamber through their professional experience, community engagement and leadership. Barrera is the manager […]
SOUP’S ON! By Amity Thomas The 12th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale will be held Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Omni Dallas Hotel featuring Judge Craig Mitchell as the keynote speaker. Proceeds benefit The Stewpot, now entering its 45th year of service to our homeless and at-risk neighbors, […]
Comerica Bank is hosting its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive, benefitting Dallas CASA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, during the month of February. Six Dallas-area Comerica banking centers will serve as drop-off locations for new or gently used, cleaned formal dresses and accessories. Donations benefit local teens, who otherwise may not […]
“Real food, served by real people, in a real environment.” That is Flatbread Company’s goal. The Massachusetts-based restaurant just opened its sixteenth location, in Dallas. Hundreds of neighbors and community members gathered for the grand opening this past week. Located at the end of Lowest Greenville Ave., Flatbread’s mission is to become an integral part […]
By Haley Harrington Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) has named Jane Schoen as its chair of the board of directors, the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s nearly 80-year history. Schoen has served on the DSM board since 2012 and has held chair positions on DSM’s development and governance committees. Schoen spent 32 […]
With one month left for K-12 students to submit entries for DART’s 2020 Student Art Contest, don’t delay or you might miss your chance to “paint the town.” Contestants can compete to earn a spot for their design on DART buses and trains, plus cash and other prizes. The contest is open to public school, […]
By Brittani Hite Fair Park First is offering local organizations and institutions the opportunity to occupy the historic Women’s Building at Fair Park. With approximately 70,000 square-feet of space this is an exciting opportunity to become a long-term resident of the campus. Consideration requires the completion of a Request for Information (RFI) where respondents will […]