NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Alice Nalepka September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate those in recovery and the organizations making a difference in the recovery community. In D/FW, The Magdalen House services stand out for alcoholics in every stage of recovery and for their dedication to shattering the stigmas associated with alcohol […]
By Collin Kim The Dallas Mavericks are now accepting applications for the Mavs Business Assist (MBA) program, an initiative to empower 100 diverse entrepreneurs with the access to knowledge, tools and support they need to succeed and grow their business. In the MBA’s second year, the Dallas Mavericks announce a new multi-year sponsorship with ZenBusiness […]
The State Fair of Texas is proud to be a family-friendly environment for visitors of all ages to celebrate all things Texan. As an added safety measure, the State Fair is implementing an After 5 p.m. minors’ policy. During the 2023 State Fair of Texas, starting at 5 p.m. daily, all minors, age 17 and […]
From City of Dallas Staff Reports This summer, Dallas Water Utilities implemented a lower environmental impact alternative for vegetation management through a targeted goat grazing pilot program to help clear areas of woody, invasive understory vegetation. Targeted grazing (typically using goats, but also sheep) controls problem vegetation without erosion, chemicals or the disruption and burning […]
The Bath House Cultural Center is seeking entries for its 37th annual Day of the Dead exhibition. For 2023, the show is titled Día de Muertos: A Love Letter for the Departed. The exhibition will include art in a variety of media and altar installations by local, regional and national artists. The tradition of the […]
By Nancy Black Air conditioning repairman Jesse Simmons’ work truck is his livelihood. So, when he got an alert from his security cameras of movement coming from outside his house in the early morning hours of August 3, he grabbed his gun and went out to investigate. “Can I help you?” Jesse Simmons asked twice […]
By Pat Robbins Are you ready to take on fostering pets in a new way? Dallas Pets Alive has received grant funding to allow it to trial a new program called “Foster +”. All of the pets are housed by dedicated foster families throughout North Texas. At Dallas Pets Alive, they are finding ways to […]
By Kristi Bare Wilkinson Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Dallas families by providing them pathways to self-sufficiency, announces the 37th annual Carlin Morris Back-to-School Drive. There’s nothing like back-to-school season: the anticipation of new classes and teachers, the eagerness to see friends after the long summer break and brand-new […]
By Christina Rogers The 17th Annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes, presented by eggersmann Kitchens & Home Living, returns Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. Dallas’ only citywide home tour curated by architects celebrates the beauty and diversity of residential architecture across North Texas. This year’s tour features six homes, including two in East […]
By David Mullen It was the summer of 1999, at Pasadena’s famed Rose Bowl before 90,185 flag-waving fans, that the popularity of the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) became over the top. The attendance was a world record for a women’s sporting event. An estimated 18 million Americans watched the TV broadcast of the 1999 […]