Teacher inspires students to ‘control destiny’

Teacher inspires students to ‘control destiny’

By Warren Black Celebrating 40 years in 2025, Wingfield’s has been a Dallas tradition since 1985. It was then that Richard Wingfield — a science teacher at WT White High School and a tennis coach — decided to open a hamburger restaurant at 2615 S. Beckley in Oak Cliff as a to-go-only restaurant on the […]

Art therapy program benefits from Monsters

Art therapy program benefits from Monsters

Monster Yogurt, a Dallas-based frozen yogurt chain, is launching the Create-A-Monster program to support Dallas Art Therapy. Throughout October, Monster Yogurt locations in Dallas and Richardson are hosting daily, family friendly art activities, with proceeds benefiting mental health resources for children and caregivers. Monster Yogurt champions art-based healing for families and helps fundraise for essential […]

Reunion recognizes migration paths

Reunion recognizes migration paths

While Reunion Tower is known for the vibrant light shows that illuminate the Dallas skyline, this month it will, once again, dim its lights for a different purpose. From now through October 29, Reunion Tower will join the Texas Conservation Alliance in supporting bird migration efforts by reducing light pollution each night. Each fall and […]

Army vet goes ‘all the way’ with Fair food

Army vet goes ‘all the way’ with Fair food

By Warren Black One of the most publicized parts at the State Fair of Texas (Fair) are the Big Tex Choice Awards given out each year to several food categories. These awards can more than double a food vendor’s sales and give them years of recognition. One such vendor is James Barrera of Barrera’s.  Thirty […]

‘Carmen’ cast part of People’s Choice concert

‘Carmen’ cast part of People’s Choice concert

The Dallas Opera’s (TDO) beloved annual People’s Choice Concert returns on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., at the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District. At this free event, audience members can get a taste of some of opera’s greatest hits as well as a sneak peek at the upcoming 2025/2026 season. Enjoy […]

Beautiful art, perfect framing is family business

Beautiful art, perfect framing is family business

By Sheila Kratz Along with their twin boys, Ben and Ann Massar immigrated from Holland to Dallas in the 1960s. The move was an opportunity to change careers from his fresh grocery business to founder of The Dutch Art Gallery. Ben appreciated art, and both his and Ann’s mission was to make quality art accessible […]

Mavs ‘day of service’ helps Habitat group

Mavs ‘day of service’ helps Habitat group

In anticipation of the upcoming season, nearly 200 Dallas Mavericks employees convened at Habitat for Humanity in West Dallas this week as part of the team’s 6th Annual All-Staff Day of Service. Led by CEO Rick Welts and President Ethan Casson, along with two-way signees Miles Kelly and Ryan Nembhard, Mavs staff rolled up their […]

NFL viewing is a new ball game

NFL viewing is a new ball game

By David Mullen As America’s favorite sport has become the TV industry’s most valuable commodity, fans are finding that watching NFL games from the comfort of their La-Z-Boy is becoming as difficult as trying to stop the Philadelphia Eagles’ celebrated “Tush Push.”  Much like the World Champion Eagles’ dependance on their branded quarterback sneak, TV […]

Train to wizarding world now boarding

Train to wizarding world now boarding

Harry Potter: The Exhibition — the most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented on the expanded world of Harry Potter — is coming to Dallas at Pepper Square beginning October 24. The behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings and creatures as seen in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as wonders […]

Spirit Guides take over garden

Spirit Guides take over garden

By Anna Jordan The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which welcomes over one million visitors annually, reimagines its beloved autumn festival with Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!, presented by Reliant, running September 20 through November 2.   Building on years of horticultural excellence that have made it one of America’s premier fall attractions, this year’s […]