Dollar days arrive in time for dog days

Dollar days arrive in time for dog days

The Dallas Arboretum announces the return of August Dollar Days during the dog days of summer. For the entire month of August, the garden offers $3 general garden admission and $3 admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Weekends feature local acts playing piano under the shade at Jeanne’s Pavilion and plenty of special […]

Annual event to celebrate creativity

Annual event to celebrate creativity

By Patty Sullivan  CC Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community, has announced its call for art and writing entries for the 2023 Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest. Residents of CC Young and the public, age 55 and better, are invited to submit their original art and writing creations. Online registration begins on […]

Vote for local artists in national contest

Vote for local artists in national contest

By Eve Hodgkinson  Public art installations across Texas are among the Top 100 finalists for a prestigious CODAaward, given to those who successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural or public spaces. Public voting is open now until July 31.  The two artworks that receive the most online votes will win a People’s Choice CODAaward. […]

Dogs make a splash during summer events

Dogs make a splash during summer events

By Dr. Beth Leermakers When you spend many hours on Facebook networking shelter dogs, you discover a lot of animal care tips and resources from rescuers in the trenches. Here are a few dog-related tips that may be helpful.  Dog Activities Sniffspot. If your dog doesn’t get along with other dogs, or is afraid of […]

Champion volleyball player has NBA DNA

Champion volleyball player has NBA DNA

By David Mullen The best women’s volleyball players in the world — including the U.S. National Team — are ready to serve up a global experience in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals in Arlington now through Sunday, July 16. One U.S. National Team member chose the volleyball court over the basketball court. Asjia O’Neal, […]

Neigh-bors invited to pre-Fair rodeos

Neigh-bors invited to pre-Fair rodeos

By Karissa Condoianis Saddle up, folks — the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2023 State Fair of Texas. Starting on August 11 and running each weekend prior to the Fair, these family-friendly shows are free to the public and […]

Registration now open for free supplies

Registration now open for free supplies

MAYOR’S BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Mayor Eric L. Johnson and Junior League of Dallas President Christina N. Eubanks announced that the 27th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair will take place on Friday, August 4, inside the Automobile Building and Centennial Hall at […]

Labybots inspect new local drone service

Labybots inspect new local drone service

CASA VIEW ELEMENTARY By Nancy Black R-PIC. V-LOS. B-LOS. Those are a few of the acronyms the Remote Pilot in Command (R-PIC) from DroneUp (DU) used this past week when explaining their process to the award-winning robotics team the Ladybots, from Casa View Elementary (CVE).  Contracted by Walmart, DU can delivery online orders in select […]

Stock Up for summer campaign begins

Stock Up for summer campaign begins

By Kristi Bare Wilkinson Center announces its annual campaign, Stock Up for Summer, has a goal of raising $100,000 to ensure that 3,500 children do not go hungry this summer. Summertime is a historically challenging time for families — with children home and missing their school-provided meal. This year is no exception with rising food […]

Local team making waves in Vancouver

Local team making waves in Vancouver

By Rachel Rossler  The serene waters of False Creek in Vancouver, British Columbia will be the setting for the 35th annual Concord Pacific Dragon Boat festival June 23-25. Among the 200 international teams registered to compete, one local organization will stand out against crystal blue waters, donned in their pink jerseys, pink life vests and, […]

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