By Juliette Coulter Drew Robinson, former Major League Baseball player and current mental health advocate for the San Francisco Giants, will headline Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Tuesday, March 25, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Joining him as moderator is Eric Nadel, voice of the Texas Rangers and mental […]
By Collin Kim To honor Black History and inspire future changemakers, the Dallas Mavericks are hosting the 2025 Black History Month Art Contest, presented by AT&T, open now through Feb. 9. North Texas students, grades 8-12, are encouraged to create and digitally submit a visual medium that represents Black History and the growth of representation […]
Eight students across Dallas ISD will represent their school in the upcoming MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. These fourth and fifth graders were selected to participate in the final competition, which will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. This year’s theme is “What would Dr. King tell […]
By Elizabeth Lenart The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 16th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for February 18-20 and 22 and February 24-March 1, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from ANYWHERE in need of a prom dress are invited to come select a dress and accessories […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy choir spread holiday cheer around the city this past month. From singing at malls and professional sporting events to performing in their annual showcase, students are working hard to bring the seasonal joy to everyone around them. “The holiday performances are by far my […]
By Juliette Coulter On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, more than 1,000 teen members from across North Texas will gather at the third annual Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Conference to connect and learn from others about how to break the stigma of discussing mental health and to provide help and hope for their fellow students and communities. […]
Celebrating success this semester With the holidays upon us, this is the perfect time to reflect on some of District 3’s accomplishments. Our schools could not have achieved everything they have without every one of our students, team members and community members, so thank you to everyone who has offered their time and support so […]
Fashion design and merchandising students from Texas Woman’s University presented a specially designed clothing line to patients at Scottish Rite for Children on December 2. It was the latest update to the collection of stylish-yet-adaptive ensembles the TWU students debuted at Scottish Rite last year. The designs promote independence and self-confidence for pediatric patients with […]
By Kim Cobb The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, a forum for important civic conversations that have shaped its namesake city for more than 40 years, has joined the SMU Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. The institute’s board of directors voted to give its assets to SMU, guaranteeing that its vital work will […]
By Stephanie Keller Hudiburg Through a spray-paint-laden jam session, nearly 30 seasoned pro and up-and-coming artists will give the Deep Ellum Art Park a mystical makeover this month. The muralists will bring to life portraits of some of Dallas’ top musical talent of recent generations in time for the Deep Ellum Block Party on November […]