By Karissa Condoianis Hello, hola, bonjour, ciao, konnichiwa, guten tag, howdy. The State Fair of Texas is known for celebrating all things Texan with more than 2.5 million guests from around the globe each year. After a year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the time-honored tradition is returning in all its Lone Star glory […]
By David Mullen A local young woman has the weight of America on her shoulders. Jourdan Delacruz was born in Dallas, but grew up in nearby Wylie, about 25 minutes northeast of downtown. At Wylie East High School, Delacruz was a cheerleader. At 23 years old, Delacruz will be cheered on by millions of Americans […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Northeast Dallas has a lot to brag about. Neighboring the majestic but home-grown White Rock Lake are homey areas filled with warm neighbors and countless tall, mature trees. One of those neighborhoods is Lochwood, and neighbors are abuzz with whispers of change in the air. A two-part beautification project is under […]
By David Mullen Most world record holders pursue a particular achievement. If one is a competitive sprinter, competing in a marathon is miles away from consideration. Ben Jacoby set out to do both and does so with a spring in his step. The 31-year-old Jacoby — nicknamed “Bam Bam” — is a self-proclaimed “adventure seeker, […]
Meet new neighbors at the weekly neighborhood farmers market every Saturday in East Dallas. Support local farmers, ranchers, beekeepers, bakers, makers, artisans and more! All vendors of Good Local Markets come from within 150-mile radius of Dallas and are carefully vetted to ensure they are local. No resellers, no distributors, just all local small businesses […]
By Roseanne Lewis Dallas CASA’s signature event, Parade of Playhouses, will be returning to NorthPark Center for the 27th annual event on July 9-25. The event features custom-built children’s playhouses on display in the hallways of NorthPark Center and available to win by raffle. The event brings attention to the stories of children who’ve experienced […]
By David Mullen In early May, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars met at the preverbial fork in the road. As the playoffs were about to take shape in the NBA and NHL, the Mavericks took the high road, and the Stars took the low road, which led to an abrupt dead end. It […]
By Juliette Coulter To celebrate the Summer of Sculpture exhibition opening with the return of ZimSculpt, a display of Zimbabwean sculpture, the Dallas Arboretum hosted its first ever Black Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 1. On April 30, the Dallas Arboretum held a press conference to discuss details of the Black Heritage Celebration, which honored […]
Last Friday, Lakehill Warriors from kindergarten to grade 11 cheered on the Class of 2021 at the annual Senior Day event. Seniors, wearing their college shirts, declared the colleges they plan to attend as well as their intended majors while everyone celebrated. Seniors and their parents started the day with a breakfast, courtesy of the […]
By Delia Clayton It is time to kick off the Honor Our Heroes Campaign and Light Up Downtown Dallas for 2021! Participants do this to honor, celebrate and thank our local heroes: police, fire-rescue, military and, again this year, healthcare workers. The steadfast support from businesses and residents for this campaign symbolizes the hope, gratitude […]