Group building next generation of leaders

Group building next generation of leaders

Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announced that High Tech Rising (formerly High Tech High Heels), a nonprofit incubated at Texas Women’s Foundation 25 years ago, will receive its Special Recognition Award at the upcoming 2026 Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 29. High Tech Rising is dedicated to achieving equitable representation for women in the […]

Urban Farm celebrates 10 years

Urban Farm celebrates 10 years

By Taylor Pulfer Big Tex Urban Farms, the innovative agricultural initiative of the State Fair of Texas, is celebrating a major milestone in 2026: 10 years of growing fresh food and giving back to the community. Since its founding in 2016, the program has provided more than 2 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables […]

Exhibit ignites next generation of pioneers

Exhibit ignites next generation of pioneers

By Annie Chu For the first time, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Fair Park in Dallas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative will debut #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a monumental display of 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues celebrating leaders whose work demonstrates how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fuel […]

Dallas-area leaders form host committee to champion Mandela

Dallas-area leaders form host committee to champion Mandela

By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas announced this week the formation of The Mandela 12: Guardians of the Journey, a host committee of 12 respected Dallas-area professionals who have committed their leadership, influence and time to ensure the success of Mandela: The Official Exhibition. On view June 13-Nov. 1, the Mandela exhibition chronicles […]

Literary Lions welcome author

Literary Lions welcome author

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 […]

Mariachi program blends culture, competition

Mariachi program blends culture, competition

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 […]

Event aims to raise critical funds

Event aims to raise critical funds

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 […]

‘Blue’s Clues’ star tackles mental health

‘Blue’s Clues’ star tackles mental health

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 […]

OperaTruck hitting the road for spring shows

OperaTruck hitting the road for spring shows

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 […]

Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Dan Micciche, District 3

Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Dan Micciche, District 3

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 […]