By Taylor Mayad Powell The African American Museum, Dallas (AAMD) will present Sunday Call to Church: The Art of Clementine Hunter opening Friday, Dec. 5 in the Museum’s Folk Art Gallery (located on the main level). Free and open to the public, the exhibition celebrates the remarkable vision and enduring legacy of self-taught Louisiana artist […]
By Beth Leermakers As the season of giving begins, please don’t forget animals who need a little help — and the people who care for them. Whether you’re decluttering your house for guests, shopping for gifts or have a bit of free time over the holidays, here are a few ways to support your local […]
By Haley Davis The Frontiers of Flight Museum announced its eighth annual STEM Career Day(s), sponsored by Amazon Prime Air, a dynamic program bringing together students, educators and industry professionals for an immersive celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Throughout November, the Museum will host in-person field trips and outreach programs designed to […]
By Vikki Martin Lakeland Hills Park stands as a testament to the power of grassroots advocacy and community resilience. With support from FRI, a dedicated group of older women from the Lakeland Hills and Hillridge neighborhoods led a campaign to revitalize the park. Through persistent advocacy, they secured bond program funding to replace playground equipment, […]
By Marshall Detwiler The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites guests to experience the wonder of the season at Holiday at the Arboretum presented by Reliant running November 12 through January 4, 2026, with a members-only preview on November 11. This year’s event blends beloved holiday traditions with bold new features, offering visitors an immersive, […]
By Beth Leermakers Ever wonder why bats and spiders dominate Halloween décor? Beyond their eerie looks, these creatures have deep ties to the holiday’s spooky roots. Keep reading to learn why they’re Halloween icons — and discover some fascinating facts that might just earn them your respect (if not your affection). Bats. Bats have been […]
By Becky Mayad The four highest-ranking public safety officials in Dallas gathered this week at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) to speak with hundreds of high school students attending the ninth-annual Criminal Justice and Public Safety Career Expo. The UNT Dallas Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, part of the School […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Clifton W.’s school day looks a little different than most. When he arrives at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, Clifton’s first class isn’t about a book or in a lecture. Instead, he heads to the weight room, where he focuses on strength, agility and fitness exercises designed to […]
The Dallas-area Chi Omega Alumnae group proudly hosted its 48th Annual Chi Omega Christmas Market (COCM) at Dallas Market Hall, September 24-27. This beloved holiday tradition attracted thousands of visitors, who gathered to kick off the festive season early this year. COCM raised vital funds for nine local nonprofit organizations, focusing on key areas such […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Celebrating African American literacy, culture and history, the 21st annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair returns Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park (3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210). Free and open to the public, the family-friendly fair features readings and […]