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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For the seventh year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 1, 8 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Providing a family-friendly environment is at the core of the State Fairs’ mission. Therefore, the Fair collaborated with the International Board of Credentialing and […]
By Javeriya Anwar Nearly 3,600 nonprofits are participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day this year, and among them is The Love Pit Rescue. The Love Pit Rescue is honoring its 10th anniversary this Giving Day by setting a goal of $100,000 to continue transforming the lives of dogs in need of […]
The tastiest time of the year is here! It’s the culmination of hard work, sweat and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 21st Annual Big Tex Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, was one to be remembered. After tasting and evaluating all 15 items, the all-star panel of judges tallied […]