Today is an important day in Islamic culture. Ashura, a holy day for Muslims worldwide, falls this year on August 8, according to the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Shia Muslims mourn and hold a...
‘Tattoo Mark’ Delivers Teddy Bears to Children’s Hospital
Mark Shenefield, also known as ‘Tattoo Mark,’ is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan with a heart for giving to others. That generous spirit led him to the idea of organizing a teddy bear giveaway for the...
Find The Perfect Holiday Backdrop In Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas has transformed into a holiday wonderland, and it's the perfect place to add some holiday spirit to your social media feeds. Not only are the Neiman Marcus windows picture perfect...
By Amy Jones | Dec 16, 2021
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Hollywood Holidays’ Concert
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will present Hollywood Holidays at the Meyerson Symphony Center this weekend, featuring classic silver screen holiday music. The venue is located at 2301 Flora Street,...
North Texas Could See Winter COVID Spike
Medical experts in Dallas have expressed worry that North Texas could see a winter "spike" in COVID-19 cases. According to Fox 4 News, the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) has...
Galleria Features Two Festive Christmas Attractions Under One Roof
The Galleria Mall in Dallas is offering a dual winter experience for all ages to enjoy this holiday season: Santaland and SNOWDAY. Galleria Dallas has hired an innovative partnership of creators –...
Operation Kindness Hosts Festive Holiday Photo-Op with Santa
Operation Kindness is spreading holiday cheer with its annual Dog Photos with Santa event. North Texas' leading life-saving shelter is inviting local area canines, along with their human friends, to...
By Amy Jones | Dec 9, 2021
Amazon Experiences Outages, Affecting Holiday Deliveries
Amazon is facing serious outages that started on Tuesday. The company's cloud computing unit was hit and took down some major websites and services along with it. As the company's status page...
Two Military Soldiers Given Free Cars in North Texas
Caliber Collision's nationwide "Tis the Season to Give" campaign honored two soldiers from North Texas with free cars. Farmers Insurance provided the vehicles, and volunteers from Caliber Collision...
By Tracy Moseley | Dec 7, 2021
Elf on the Shelf Scam Puts Woman on Santa’s Naughty List
One of Christmas' best traditions is "Elf on the Shelf." It's a fun holiday game where a small toy elf is placed in various locations and positions around the home, reminding the kids that Santa's...
By Amy Jones | Dec 7, 2021
Galleria Hosts Pop-Up Shop of Locally-Owned Businesses
Galleria Dallas will serve as the backdrop for a Holiday Market hosted by the Dallas chapter of Fashion Group International (FGI), a global nonprofit organization for the fashion industry. The...
Dallas Holiday Parade Set to Commence This Weekend
The Dallas Holiday Parade is returning to downtown Dallas. Last year, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Santa is ready to face the crowds again. This year’s Dallas...
By Mary Dada | Dec 3, 2021
Operation Kindness Joins Galleria Dallas for Adoption Pop-Up Event
Operation Kindness is teaming up with Galleria Dallas for a pop-up adoption event taking place every Thursday through Sunday until December 24. Visitors will be able to interact with twelve cats and...
By Amy Jones | Dec 3, 2021
Giving Tuesday Lands Children’s Health $100,000 and 3,000 Toys
If his 9-year-old son had not landed at the North Texas pediatric hospital, Children's Health, for three days, Bryan Adams would not have known of their need for toys. “We were in the hospital in...
By Edgar James | Dec 1, 2021
Desserts That Will Make Each Night Of Hanukkah Extra Sweet
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Nights, is celebrated for eight days and nights. The time is commemorated by lighting one candle of a candelabra with nine branches commonly known as a...
By Amy Jones | Nov 30, 2021
Seven Free Upcoming Holiday Events
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....
Staying Safe in the Online Marketplace
Christmas is right around the corner, and after a turbulent year, many are facing the holiday season on a limited budget. In an effort to save money or possibly to earn a few dollars, some are...
By Amy Jones | Nov 30, 2021
Upcoming Holiday Events at the South Dallas Cultural Center
The South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC), located at 3400 South Fitzhugh Avenue in Dallas, has announced plans to host several events for residents in the DFW area throughout the holiday season....
The Nutcracker Returns to North Texas
This Christmas season, productions of The Nutcracker will be returning to stages in North Texas. Last year, several annual productions were cancelled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, NBC 5...
Beware of Getting Scammed On Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is the Monday following Thanksgiving, where you can find some of the best deals online. Some deals could be too good to be true. Cyber safety is important to remember as you shop for...
By Amy Jones | Nov 28, 2021
Christmas in the Park Celebrates 35 Years
This year the city of Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating 35 years of Christmas in the Park. The family-friendly event will feature holiday décor, community musical and dance...
By Amy Jones | Nov 25, 2021
