Here’s what you need to know to ensure your voice is heard In May, voters in cities across Texas will be voting on important offices like mayor and City Council. Early voting starts April 22 and ends April 30, but there’s plenty to do even before then. Before any voting begins,…
By Helene Abrams | Contributor Summer camp can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences in a child’s life. Camp provides children with a community of caring mentors who provide experiential education that leads to self-respect and appreciation for life. In addition to great friendships and enduring memories, many…
Discover these tried and true camps and give your tweens and teens the chance to explore, learn, and be enriched this summer. URJ Greene Family Camp URJ Greene Family Camp provides exciting educational and recreational Jewish experiences all year long for youth, adults, and families. The flagship program is summer…
Celebrated far and wide by those young and old, creativity is a gift that draws inspiration from everyday life. It is stitched in the fabric of Texas history, proudly illustrating the Lone Star State culture and the many ways Texans express their ingenuity. From painting to cooking, designing to inventing,…
Dallas Film announced the full lineup for the 13th annual Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) powered by Capital One. The films include five World Premieres, one U.S. Premiere, 37 Texas Premieres and 15 Dallas Premieres. The festival, which is the largest film festival in North Texas, will be held April…
By Taylor Mayad | Contributor Mock interviews, elevator speeches and speed connection sessions made for a busy Saturday as approximately 425 Plano teens gathered at the Capital One Conference Center for a rigorous “training camp” as part of the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program. With edibles aplenty, the dedicated students soaked up six hours of…
By Robert Allsup | Contributor Most of us have read the news with much dismay over the last two weeks as we have learned about the unscrupulous actions of affluent parents, unethical proctors, test takers and coaches, along with one rogue college advisor. As a society, our reactions vary, but…
Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Plano Celebrates Seven Years of Giving The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Plano is partnering with Neiman Marcus to host the 7th annual Legacy of Love on Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at The Omni Hotel at The Star District in Frisco. …
To prepare festivalgoers for the 13th annual Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) powered by Capital One, Dallas Film will host “How To Fest” at Studio Movie Grill Royal Ln. (11170 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75243) on March 20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00…