There are seven free events coming up in the Dallas area for families to enjoy this holiday season. December 3, the New Texas Symphony Orchestra will be performing holiday music at NorthPark Mall....
SeeLife Convention Celebrates Heartbeat Bill in Dallas
SeeLife celebrated the passage of the Heartbeat Bill in Texas during its 2021 convention held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas last weekend. The convention is organized by Focus on the...
By Mary Dada | Sep 6, 2021
Dallas Promotes COVID-19 Vaccine With Block Walk
Organizers from the Dallas County government held a block walk in Dallas on Monday, Aug. 30th to promote the COVID-19 vaccine. The program had volunteers go from door to door in Grand Prairie as...
By Mary Dada | Sep 6, 2021
How to Spend Your Labor Day Weekend
Not only is the upcoming weekend expected to be sunny and beautiful, it is also Labor Day weekend, which means many folks have an extra day to soak up the sunshine and enjoy some of the events...
By Shawn Cregar | Sep 2, 2021
Partners in Progress 2021 Summit Honor Roll Announced
The Industry Summit announced their Partners in Progress 2021 honor roll on July 29 during a live stream held at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. This year's list includes industry...
House of Shine Promotes Self-awareness, Learning
Whether youโre just learning the rules of school etiquette or want a mature way to gain self-insight, the House of Shine has plenty of pointers. Developing strengths, learning to compensate for your...
By Emon Johnson | Aug 31, 2021
Deep Ellum Arts Festival Returns to Rock Out Its 25th Year
Live music, art, food, and good times are returning to Main Street in Deep Ellum.ย After taking a year off due to COVID-19, theย Deep Ellum Arts Festivalย is back, Sept. 10-12, in Downtown Dallas.ย ย ...
COVID Forces NRA to Cancel Convention
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has announced that its annual convention, which is slated to take place in Houston on Sept. 3-5, is canceled. ย According to theย NRAย statement, โDue to concern...
State Fair of Texas Prepares to Open its Gates
In less than 30 days, the annual State Fair of Texas opens but warns fairgoers to use precautions due to the rising number of COVID-19 infections.ย ย Theย State Fair of Texasย runs from Sept. 24...
Big Tex and the Texas State Fair Are Back
After taking a year off due to Covid-19, preparations are underway for the 2021 Texas State Fair. This yearโs theme, โHowdy Folks,โ is a nod to the return of crowds to this beloved event. Senior...
By Shawn Cregar | Aug 22, 2021
Dallas Heart Walk Steps Closer to Annual Event
The American Heart Associationโs annual Dallas Heart Walk has revealed its executive committee for the annual event that raisesย awareness and funds for heart health and stroke prevention.ย ย On...
Arcis Golf Hits Hole In One for Autism
Headquartered in Dallas, Arcis Golf, the second-largest and fastest-growing owner and operator of private, resort, and daily-fee clubs in the U.S., recently concluded its annual โRound Up For Els...
Black Male Empowerment Summit Hosted by Shatter the Stereotypes
Shatter the Stereotypesย summitย helpsย black menย createย extraordinaryย livesย andย cutย throughย race and discrimination toย findย the keys toย success.ย Itย isย aย personalย developmentย platform and...
Dallas Nonprofit Provides Transitional Living Services and Life Skills to Women in Need
The private nonprofit organization, Our Friendโs Place (OFP), provides transitional living services, life skills mentorship, and educational assistance to women of various age groups in the Dallas...
By Emon Johnson | Aug 19, 2021
Golden Games Return to Dallas
Registration is underway for Dallas residents who want to compete in the annual Dallas Golden Games. The Golden Games are part of the Dallas Park & Recreation Department, Senior Program...
Back-to-School Drive-Through Hits Home Run
Back-to-school shopping just got a boost for some West Dallas families, as the Buckner Family Hope Center handed out backpacks, school supplies, and new shoes to 400 local children. In collaboration...
Working to Strengthen Communities: The Chris Howell Foundationโs Third Annual Back-to-School Giveaway
The Chris Howell Foundation hosted their 3rd annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway this Saturday, August 7th, at Dallas College Mountain View, 4849 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, Texas.ย ย Along with...
By Emon Johnson | Aug 9, 2021
Dallas Non-Profit Provides Resources for People with Down Syndrome
The non-profit organization, Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas, 1978, provides resources and support to families with loved ones who have down syndrome.ย ย They begin services once a child is diagnosed...
By Emon Johnson | Aug 8, 2021
Clear the Shelters Returns to Connect Animals with Future Homes
What began in Texas with the City of Irving Animal Services, Clear the Shelters has now spread across the country, rescuing thousands of animals each year.ย ย Thanks to the national reach of NBC and...
By Emon Johnson | Aug 5, 2021
Events Highlight Kidney Disease Awareness
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) says that 1 in 3 Americans are at risk for kidney disease nationwide. Currently, 37 million people have chronic kidney disease. Of those, 660,000 Americans live...
โDon’t waitโ: Texans have until June 15 to file taxes
Februaryโs winter storm Uri gave Texans an extra month to file tax returns on top of the extension added because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that deadline is approaching fast. The disaster...
By Bob Pepalis | Jun 7, 2021