By Naïma Hill In May 2023, my 22-month-old sunshine, Aveline “Avy” and our family dog Kemosabe were killed in a car crash that my 4-year-old son and I survived. We were left breathing, but with a cellular level of heartbreak. Everything I believed about the world collapsed. Since then, I’ve been searching spiritually, culturally and […]
By David Mullen With the summer approaching and sports fans preparing to travel, taking in a Major League Baseball game is often part of a vacation itinerary. For some, seeing a baseball game in every MLB ballpark is the itinerary. Visiting every MLB ballpark is atop many bucket lists. Creating a bucket list is unappealing […]
Summer is nearly here, and soon back-to-school season will be just around the corner. With that in mind, Lochwood Branch Library is kicking off its fourth annual school supply drive, and the library needs the community’s support. During the past three summers, with the support of patrons and community partners, the library collected and distributed […]
The Over 55 Club at St. Pius X Parish celebrated the 50th Wedding Anniversaries for two of its member couples. Jesus and Gloria Atok and Bob and Liz Angelier received a Nuptial Blessing at the Mass celebrated for the club by Msgr. Larry Pichard on Tuesday, May 20. An entertaining program was held after the […]
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 Lan Rose After more than three decades of serving authentic Thai cuisine to the East Dallas community, Bangkok at Greenville will close its doors for good on Monday, June 30. Located at 4503 Greenville Avenue, the restaurant has long been a staple for locals craving comforting curries, fragrant noodles, and traditional Thai hospitality. But […]
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 […]