By Britt Carman This year’s FaLaLa Lakewood raised more than $100,000 in donations, including toy donations, sponsorship dollars, cash donations and merchandise sales. This is a record-breaking moment for the neighborhood effort benefiting Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Holiday of Hope. All toys and funds will directly benefit DCAC’s Holiday of Hope program this month to […]
By Nancy George On January 1, 1776, George Washington defiantly raised the Union flag on Prospect Hill high above British-occupied Boston. The flag-raising 250 years ago represented new oaths for members of the reorganized Continental Army, a new start for deserters and others who had strayed from military disciplinary and an in-your-face message to the […]
By Beth Leermakers When we think of Christmas animals, reindeer usually lead the way. But around the world, the holiday menagerie looks different. In Australia — where Christmas arrives in the heat of summer — kangaroos replace Rudolph as Santa’s helpers, while in other countries horses, cats and goats play starring roles in festive traditions. […]
By Britt Carman Reunion Tower, in collaboration with Hunt Realty Investments, Inc., are thrilled to ring in the new year with Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower. As Reunion Tower marks its 10th annual New Year’s Eve celebration, this year’s theme, “The Most Colorful Year Yet,” promises to deliver a stunning, one-of-a-kind experience to welcome […]
By David Mullen In the mid-1980s, the NCAA investigated the Southern Methodist University football program and found multiple examples of “unethical methods of recruiting and retaining players,” including paying players to join or play for the Mustangs from a “large slush fund for payments” earmarked for recruits and players. The NCAA sanctioned SMU and issued […]
By Mark McKenzie Grab the kids, gather the grandchildren — the whole family if possible! — and come to Wilshire Baptist Church on Friday, Dec. 19, for One Starry Night, a free interactive Bethlehem experience with something for everyone. The first stop will be the census table, where, just like Mary and Joseph, visitors will […]
This year marks the sixth FaLaLa Lakewood Christmas Toy Drive. But it’s not just any toy drive. It’s a parade that travels through the Lakewood streets, collecting thousands of toys. Almost a reverse toy drive, if you will! Santa and his elves will drive through Lakewood on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2-5:30 p.m., collecting toys […]
By Gayle Goodman Lynch Each year, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce hosts its prestigious Business of the Year Awards, an annual celebration recognizing outstanding businesses and leaders who elevate the economic strength, innovation and community spirit of East Dallas. At this year’s awards event, held Nov. 18 at Waters Edge Winery and Bistro, […]
By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera’s (TDO) Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors (HIWC) won top honors in its category today at the prestigious International Opera Awards in Athens, Greece. TDO’s Board Chair Quincy Roberts was on hand to receive the award for Equal Opportunities and Impact on behalf of the company and […]
By Becky Deo The SPCA of Texas presents the 35th annual Home for the Holidays events at NorthPark Center (8687 N. Central Expressway, 75225). “Bark + Build” showcases exclusive, state-of-the-art dog homes and cat condos, designed and created through a partnership with the American Institute of Architects Dallas (AIA) and TEXO, The Construction Association. The […]