By Warren Black For many people, the State Fair of Texas (Fair) is an annual family tradition. For devoted fairgoers, there are events going on that the average person or family, who may only visit once a year, may be unfamiliar with. Some call them “Hidden Gems.” One of the best Hidden Gems at the […]
By Warren Black One of the most publicized parts at the State Fair of Texas (Fair) are the Big Tex Choice Awards given out each year to several food categories. These awards can more than double a food vendor’s sales and give them years of recognition. One such vendor is James Barrera of Barrera’s. Thirty […]
By Kimber Westphall The 17th annual North Texas Giving Day sets new records as Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) uplifts the generosity of North Texans. More than 94,000 North Texans gave $74.2 million to 3,500 local nonprofits, representing causes from education, health and social services, to arts, the environment and animal welfare. This year featured […]
In anticipation of the upcoming season, nearly 200 Dallas Mavericks employees convened at Habitat for Humanity in West Dallas this week as part of the team’s 6th Annual All-Staff Day of Service. Led by CEO Rick Welts and President Ethan Casson, along with two-way signees Miles Kelly and Ryan Nembhard, Mavs staff rolled up their […]
By Taylor Pulfer Big Tex is making his grand return for his 73rd year, taking his familiar place at Big Tex Circle for the annual exposition. Standing tall at 55 feet, the legendary talking cowboy is ready to greet guests at the 2025 State Fair of Texas with his signature and charming “Howdy, Folks!” His […]
By Jennifer Hoesterey White Rock Lake Conservancy Executive Director Jennifer Hoesterey, along with members of the Conservancy’s board of directors, will be hosting a giving day party at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, to coincide with North Texas Giving Day. A fleet of new e-bikes and riding gear will be presented to the Dallas […]
By Lexi McCarthy Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day is back and bigger than ever. Nearly 3,600 local nonprofits are participating, a record for the online fundraiser. One of these participating nonprofits, nestled in East Dallas, is Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI). FRI is on a mission to engage and empower a community […]
By Anna Jordan The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which welcomes over one million visitors annually, reimagines its beloved autumn festival with Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!, presented by Reliant, running September 20 through November 2. Building on years of horticultural excellence that have made it one of America’s premier fall attractions, this year’s […]
Calling all neighbors! Signatures are needed for a petition at Harry Stone Recreation Center to have a room named in honor of Ms. Jon. Ms. Jon (pictured above watching her students) was a dedicated dance teacher at the center since 1985 until the time of her passing this year. For nearly four decades, she nurtured […]
By Javeriya Anwar Nearly 3,600 nonprofits are participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day this year, and among them is The Love Pit Rescue. The Love Pit Rescue is honoring its 10th anniversary this Giving Day by setting a goal of $100,000 to continue transforming the lives of dogs in need of […]