By Shelia Huffman “The 10th anniversary of the Promise of Peace Garden (POP) promises to be a year of abundance,” founder Elizabeth Dry said as she walked through the garden at Bayles Elementary naming the diverse plants that are already flourishing this spring. Tuesday morning, herbs like mint, oregano and cilantro were thriving in the […]
A wave of delicate pink and white cherry blossoms on the Arboretum’s 150 cherry blossom trees are starting to unfold, announcing their annual arrival and ushering in springtime. The flowering Japanese cherry trees are expected to be in full bloom within the next week. In Japan, cherry blossom time is known as hanami, with parties […]
By Jennifer Hoesterey White Rock Lake Conservancy has partnered with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department to bring Celebration! White Rock, the 6th annual 5k/10k race and festival to be held on April 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Winfrey Point on the east side of White Rock Lake. This will be an opportunity […]
By Katie Ballard On March 31, the George W. Bush Presidential Center will present “Grateful American: A Conversation with Gary Sinise,” part of the “Engage at the Bush Center, Presented by Highland Capital Management” series. Auditorium seating for this event is sold out, but overflow seating remains available. The event will also be livestreamed at […]
By Becky Mayad Promising an even bigger and more vibrant celebration of Indian culture and spirituality, Kalachandji’s and the Crow Museum of Asian Art of the University of Texas at Dallas will present the second annual Festival of Joy on Saturday, March 30, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park, located at 2012 Woodall […]
UNIVERSITY BRIBERY SCANDAL By Patrick Svitek The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texas universities to re-evaluate their admissions processes in the wake of a federal investigation that led to bribery charges against a coach at the University of Texas at Austin. “As far as the University of Texas is concerned — but I […]
By David Mullen Sometimes, even the best auto repair shops need a little expert service of their own. Robert Knapp grew up locally in the automobile business. His father owned Mustang Auto in University Park and was partners in a facility at Abrams Road and Richmond Street. The family had a NAPA Auto Parts, and […]
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is launching the Dallas90 Dog Runners program, which will allow current DAS volunteers the opportunity to go running with an adoptable dog! This program is a win-win: the dogs get exercise and socialization, which makes them happier, healthier and more adoptable, while volunteers get to enjoy a fun run with a […]
Bestselling novelist and essayist Anne Lamott will share her experiences at the Women’s Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center’s Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, April 30 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Lamott’s new book “Almost Everything: Notes on Hope” was published last year. The community is invited to join in the mission to support and promote the […]
GREENLAND HILLS UNITED By Sujata Dand Kristin Mallory walks her 4-year-old twins into preschool at Greenland Hills United Methodist Church. “Can you open the door for me?” she says to her son August as they approach the entrance. Mallory’s hands are full carrying two backpacks and a cup of coffee. “You are so strong!” August […]