By Annie Chu The Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) announced its annual Literary Lions Luncheon on Wednesday, April 22 marking more than 75 years of championing the Dallas Public Library. Held during National Library Week, an annual celebration organized by the American Library Association, the event celebrates the valuable role libraries, librarians and […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For students in Mariachi Verde at Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, mariachi is more than a class. It is a continuation of family traditions and a way to honor the past while building their future. Through music, they are preserving traditions that have been passed down through generations. “It connects […]
By Kimber Westphall The 11th Annual “No Place Like Home” event returns April 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2616 Commerce Event Center. This Austin Street Center signature event is chaired by Waldo Gonzalez and William Taylor, and hosted by the Austin Street Advisory Board, with a goal of raising $300,000 to fund life-changing […]
By Juliette Coulter Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted its 17th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Friday, March 13 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, kicking off the organization’s 20th anniversary year. More than 500 guests gathered in support of the Foundation’s mission, helping to raise $335,000 for youth mental health and suicide prevention programs across […]
Each spring and fall, The Dallas Opera (TDO) offers free entertaining and educational “pop-up” performances of 30-minute family-friendly operas. The next appearance is on March 28 at the White Rock Hills Branch Library (9150 Ferguson Rd., Dallas, TX 75228). Since 2021, these productions have been performed on the OperaTruck. This mobile outdoor stage is set […]
Legacy in motion Legacy may begin with those who came before us, but it grows stronger through the commitment, courage and countless hours of hard work our students invest in every day. At Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, that legacy of excellence is alive and growing through the Belles and the DanceVersity Hip Hop […]
By Nancy George In the Scrub-a-Dubs laundromat in East Dallas, three-year-old Noah selects a book from a well-stocked bookshelf, then settles in a chair just his size to flip the pages. His grandmother folds clothes nearby. SMU sophomore Ryland Adzich created the Scrub-a-Dubs library to encourage children’s reading in everyday spaces. “Habits are built at […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) announced this week that nominations are now open for the annual Teacher of the Year Awards. This program is dedicated to honoring exceptional educators in East Dallas who go above and beyond to provide an outstanding education and inspire their students every day. GEDCC is specifically looking […]
SMU welcomed the community to campus last weekend for Stories That Connect Us, an event led by the Department of English exploring how storytelling connects people across North Texas. Dallas Hall became part of the experience, serving as the backdrop for a large-scale projection that highlighted original work and community voices in a new and […]
By Haley DiFonzo The 100th Anniversary of the Music Hall at Fair Park at Broadway Dallas’ 2026 Gala, featuring a full performance of “The Great Gatsby,” raised a record-breaking $1.2 million in support of Broadway Dallas’ education and community outreach programs. On Saturday, Feb. 21, Gala Chairs Phil and Toni Sanders, with Honorary Chairs John […]