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 […]
By Lexi McCarthy Blackland Prairie Raptor Center is back for Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day! Now in its eighth year of participation, the organization raised more than $17,000 in 2024 to support its conservation and education efforts. This year, they’re aiming even higher, hoping to raise $55,000 thanks to an incredible anonymous […]
By Beth Leermakers If you’ve ever had a dog or cat sprayed by a skunk, you know how powerful — and long-lasting — the odor can be. Skunks, members of the aptly named Mephitidae family (meaning “stink”), are equipped with one of nature’s most notorious defense mechanisms: the ability to spray their musk. Understanding why […]
North Texas Giving Day By Lexi McCarthy North Texas Giving Day 2025 is less than a month away, and Communities Foundations of Texas and White Rock Lake Weekly are returning with weekly features on nonprofits that serve the White Rock Lake area. In 2024, North Texas Giving Day connected 3,200 local nonprofits with givers, raising […]