By Rosanne Lewis The Dallas CASA Classic raised $1.9 million for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the child victims of abuse and neglect served by the agency’s volunteers. The tournament, created 26 years ago, was jointly hosted by AT&T, Goldman Sachs and Pioneer Natural Resources. Since its inception in 1998, the tournament has […]
By Warren Black There would be no argument that BBQ is the official food of Texas, and no one represents BBQ at the State Fair of Texas (Fair) like the king of BBQ — Smokey John’s BBQ. John “Smokey” Reaves was a career entrepreneur from the time he turned 18. He started in the home […]
By Michelle Metzger As Baby Boomers face their own challenges with future care decisions and limited senior living options, their adult children also have their own concerns about planning for the future for their aging parents — often having their own priorities and concerns that can make the discussion about what to do a challenge. […]
By Warren Black Few family traditions run deeper at the State Fair of Texas (Fair) than the Winter family legacy. Fernie’s Funnel Cakes was the original funnel cake at the Fair and has been a long-time tradition for many families since the early 1980s. “We put the ‘fun’ in Funnel Cake,” Chief Frying Officer (CFO) […]
By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has named Amber Slayton as chief operating officer. A Texas native, she brings a passion for gardens and for the City of Dallas and its vibrant cultural community. Slayton has spent more than two decades practicing local government law, most notably establishing and leading an in-house […]
By Warren Black Sometimes, people need to just tell it like it is. That’s what Andy and Nina Salinas do. All they need to say is, “Darn Good Corn,” and, judging from the lines that surround their booth every year at the State Fair of Texas, lots of people come running. But good food is […]
The University of Texas at Dallas has taken major steps toward bringing to life an ambitious 12-acre cultural district — the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum. Upon completion, the multiphase master plan for the new arts and performance complex will include two museums, a performance hall and music building, a grand plaza and a […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual Business of the Year Awards. Nominations are accepted through the online nomination form at eastdallaschamber.com. A follow up questionnaire will be sent to each nominee for detailed information. Chamber membership is not a requirement. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 4. […]
By Warren Black It is almost time for the great State Fair of Texas. And nothings says, “State Fair of Texas!” like a Fletcher’s Corny Dog. Neil Fletcher was a fifth-generation vaudeville performer. He saw a similar product to a corny dog. In 1942, Neil opened his first stand at the State Fair of Texas […]
By Tiffaney Hunter The Frontiers of Flight Museum, Texas’ premier air, flight and space museum, announced its “Women Take Flight: Fashion to Fission” luncheon keynote speaker, Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, who leads the Space Center’s role in exploring the Moon and Mars with NASA’s Artemis spacecraft. Serving more than 20 years […]