Dallas Area Rapid Transit has been named the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2019 Innovation Award winner. The Innovation Award is given to a public transit agency demonstrating innovative concepts in the provision of public transportation services. Entries this year had to show how their transit system demonstrated excellence within the three-year…
First of its kind community gathering will feature Diversity Expo and main stage entertainment to celebrate the values of respect and understanding across DFW On Sunday, September 15, the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) will host its inaugural Walk Against Hate at Victory Plaza, bringing together the entire DFW community to promote…
New Friends New Life (NFNL), a Dallas-based nonprofit that restores and empowers formerly trafficked teen girls and sexually exploited women and their children, announces leadership for the 2019 Annual Luncheon on October 11 featuring Jada Pinkett Smith as keynote speaker. Luncheon Co-Chairs Shelly Slater & Clayton Huffstutter and Christa & Ketric Sanford are teaming up…
Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP hosted a pre-S.H.E. Happy Hour event with S.H.E. Summit creator, Claudia Chan, at Oak Highlands Brewery on July 17. This mix and mingle networking event brought nearly 100 S.H.E. sponsors, attendees (registered + prospective), clients and friends of the firm together to connect and experience a…
In keeping with the State Fair of Texas mission of promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement, the State Fair of Texas is introducing the Fair’s new Blue Ribbon Wine Selection program. Sponsored by GO TEXAN and in partnership with the Texas Wine Advocate, 12 of Texas’ best wines were selected…
Getting paid to work is great, but there’s something about giving back that is vastly rewarding. As high school students in the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program finished their first weeks on the job (and look forward to that much-anticipated paycheck), Mayor Harry LaRosiliere made sure they didn’t forget a…
Public invited to hear latest plans for existing retail center at party celebrating the past and future of the iconic mallon the 26thof July The free, family-friendly party will be held in the center court of Collin Creek Mall, and will feature live entertainment from the 1980s cover band, the…
By Tricia White | Managing Editor DARTable staycations let you live like a tourist on your home turf. They’re also opportunities to discover other parts of North Texas, including those local spots that truly make a neighborhood. So which DART rail line should you start with? Just pick one. They…
By Tricia White | Managing Editor Slam Dunk! The NBA G League named the Texas Legends as the Franchise of the Year, and Legends’ President and General Manager Malcolm Farmer scored the title of Team Executive of the Year, marking a perfect ending to a winning season, recording 23 sell-outs at Comerica Center…