By Kimber Westphall Austin Street Center marked a major milestone with its 10th Annual “No Place Like Home” event, welcoming more than 200 guests and raising $215,000 and counting in support of individuals experiencing homelessness in North Texas. The event took place on May 8 at 2616 Commerce Event Center, offering an evening filled with […]
Each year, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recognizes the top educators in East Dallas schools, K-12, who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and progressive programs that are serving to improve and promote learning. The awards are given to public […]
By Anna Jordan The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the return of its fourth annual Pride in Bloom celebration on Saturday, June 21. Dallas’ only Pride event set in a world-class botanical garden, Pride in Bloom centers LGBTQ+ creatives — where artisans, guests and performers aren’t just seen but celebrated. […]
By David Mullen It should come as no surprise that a team owned by a casino conglomerate would beat the odds in a game of draft lottery keno. What is surprising is that the most vilified GM in professional sports may have just hit the jackpot and saved his job in the process. “Did I […]
By Austin Brooks Dallas United Crew (DUC) is celebrating big after an unforgettable weekend at the USRowing Central Youth Championships, held May 2–4 in Oklahoma City. Proving once again that they’re a force to be reckoned with, DUC walked away as both Central Region and Texas State Champions. The Central Youth Championships isn’t just any […]
By Becky Mayad The Meadows Museum, SMU, announces that Erica Felicella has won the 2025 Moss/Chumley North Texas Artist Award. The award is given annually to an outstanding North Texas artist who has exhibited professionally for at least 10 years and has a proven track record as a community advocate for the visual arts. The […]
By Becky Mayad Celebrating Hispanic heritage and tradition, the Dallas Cinco de Mayo Parade — presented by the Oak Cliff Coalition for the Arts (OCCA) — is set for Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood. Billed as the biggest and longest-running parade in North Texas, the mile-long procession […]
The PBR Charity Mascot Mechanical Bull Riding Competition took place on March 16 at Reunion Tower where 11 beloved mascots from across North Texas faced off for a good cause. In a showdown judged by top bull rider Daylon Swearingen and the Official Voice of the PBR Matt West. Dallas Stars’ Victor E. Green was […]
By Bryna Thomson The community can now watch the local eagles Nick and Nora and their eaglets LIVE during daylight hours on WRLeagleTV! Lake Park Estates neighbors Bryna Thomson and Nancy Daniels have set up a livestream of the nest using a spotting scope, a spare cell phone, WiFi service and a streaming app, which […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Thinking of giving your child a bunny for Easter? Opt for a chocolate or stuffed one instead. Real rabbits require more care and exercise than most people realize—and they’re not ideal companions for young children. Bunnies live 10-12 years, have strong personalities and can be destructive, digging and chewing. Many people […]