$70K in scholarships awarded to students

$70K in scholarships awarded to students

By Haley DiFonzo  High school students, teachers, parents, friends, arts advocates, celebrities and city officials celebrated as winners and scholarship recipients were announced at the 15th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) presented by New York Life. The ceremony was hosted by Dallas native and Broadway star Rachel Simone Webb and took […]

Event advances bicycling education

Event advances bicycling education

By Britt Carman Dallas Bike Ride returns Saturday, May 16 after a celebrated return last year that drew thousands of riders of all ages. Starting at 8 a.m., the city’s only car-free social ride is a fun, family-friendly celebration of cycling and community, welcoming an expected 5,000 riders to cruise at their own pace past […]

TxDOT raising awareness about workzones

TxDOT raising awareness about workzones

By Jeff Salzgeber Highway work is dangerous work, often just inches away from speeding traffic. Help keep workers and everyone on the road safe by slowing down in work zones and driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.   A growing state means more Texans on our roads, and the Texas Department of Transportation […]

Special event testament to strength, perseverance

Special event testament to strength, perseverance

By Paul Glassman The Centennial Celebration Lunch at The Forum at Park Lane was a truly remarkable gathering, honoring a group of extraordinary residents who have reached the incredible milestone of 100 years and beyond. Surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents, Elizabeth Wells (103), Walter Levy (103), Ann Gardner (100), Jane Porter (100) and […]

Exhibition explores portraiture, fashion, global politics

Exhibition explores portraiture, fashion, global politics

By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas will reopen to the public on Friday, May 1, following a temporary closure to complete facility improvements designed to enhance the visitor experience.  Improvements include building maintenance, gallery enhancements and upgrades to visitor-facing technology that will support upcoming exhibitions and programming. Marking the reopening is the debut […]

Urban Biologist meets with public every week

Urban Biologist meets with public every week

The incident of a drone disturbing the eagles’ nest at White Rock Lake on April 6, 5:30 p.m. disturbed readers. Entering the space of 660 feet from the nest is not allowed by humans or their devices. The Dallas Police (DPD) found the April 6 drone operator right away, “educated” him and referred the incident […]

Prairie Day set for 5/2

Prairie Day set for 5/2

Step into the vibrant world of the North Texas Blackland Prairies on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake in Dallas. Enjoy a fun, free event for families created to celebrate the beauty and splendor of the Blackland Prairies here in North Texas. […]

National Space Day invites imagination

National Space Day invites imagination

By Kimberly Daniell  The Perot Museum of Nature and Science celebrates National Space Day, a daylong observance of the achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space, on Friday, May 1, three weeks after the thrilling splash down of the Artemis II mission. Interactive, hands-on activities will occur on all four levels […]

Celebration promises festive soundtrack

Celebration promises festive soundtrack

By Bob Bracken For more than five decades, the Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour has invited visitors to step inside some of Dallas’ most beautiful historic homes. But beyond the architecture, the event has also become a lively neighborhood celebration filled with free live music throughout the weekend. At the 51st annual […]

Lake gets new trees

Lake gets new trees

More than 40 volunteers came out to White Rock Lake and planted 25 trees in just one hour this past week. Volunteer support helps keep White Rock Lake thriving for generations to come. White Rock Lake Foundation, Dallas Parks and Recreation, SpectraCorp and White Rock East Garden Tour volunteers helped make the day possible. It […]

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