by: Dallas Children’s Theater Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT), recognized as one of the leading professional family theaters in the United States, will present groundbreaking play ANDI BOI, a world premiere production focused on one transgender teen’s journey. DCT, in conjunction with Grob Technologies, Inc., will be launching new innovations in…
By Jim Dale Taco-the-cat doesn’t like going to the vet. When he’s sick or has a scheduled appointment, his human undergoes the arduous task of loading him up in a carrier and enduring meowing and an occasional hiss while navigating the sometimes-confusing traffic of the Uptown Dallas area. “I have…
By: Karissa Condoianis | Guest Contributor The State Fair of Texas announced that more than $483,000 in grants were awarded to 67 organizations in the southern sector of Dallas during 2019. The State Fair received a competitive pool of grant applications during its three annual cycles for 2019. Applications were…
By: Marisela Cadena-Smith The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Power Leadership Breakfast drew a packed house to Collin College’s Plano Campus (Spring Creek) Living Legends Conference Center, Jan. 18. The event celebrates Dr. King’s legacy and his vision for a more just, equitable world. In keeping with the year…
When it comes to getting exposure to career paths that might interest teens, we know it’s important to start early. Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about summer internship opportunities! Since 2009, Jewish Family Service has provided teens, ages 16 to 18 years old, the opportunity to intern at one…
The Prom Closet has grown from serving 35 young ladies in 2009 to 1,339 in 2019 By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor St. Andrew United Methodist Church is hosting its annual prom closet collection week, January 25 – February 2, for the 12th Annual Prom Closet, inviting the community to bring donations of…
By Barbara Glass Anyone who has lived in North Texas for any length of time has said, “The weather is good now—but just stick around awhile and it will change!” Although we have some balmy 60-70 degree days in winter with sunshine galore, they can be abruptly followed by a…
By Alicia Wanek We all know that careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields are growing at amazing rates, but how do schools prepare students for jobs that have yet to be created? Prince of Peace Christian School (POPCS) in Carrollton, Texas is doing just that in their…
The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the institutions that will receive $8 million in research funding to design and launch Parkinson’s-specific research studies over the next four years. The selected Parkinson’s Foundation Research Centers aim to drive innovative research developments and advance Parkinson’s disease (PD) research towards a cure. “We are proudly committed to…