By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Editor-in-Chief, GoodLifeFamilyMag.com Touted as “The Feel Good Event of the Year,” the 15th annual Texas Sized Event, presented by Southwest Jewish Congress (SWJC), will honor 16 DFW-area trailblazers from various disciplines who have been diligent in the pursuit of positive social change. The event will take place…
There are endless ways for you to save throughout the 2024 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a State Fair of Texas Season Pass. Experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day is nearly impossible – but…
It’s crunch time—pun intended—for finalists of the three most iconic food titles in all of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the finalists for the 20th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards. Three winners will be crowned on Thursday, August 22 in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste…
For the sixth year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 2, 9, and 16, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Providing a family-friendly environment is at the core of the State Fair mission. Therefore, the Fair is excited to…
Photo credit: John Russo New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces Camila and Matthew McConaughey, will headline its annual luncheon, on Friday, September 20 at noon, at the OMNI Dallas Hotel. Academy Award-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey is the CEO of the just keep livin Foundation and its founder along with his wife, Camila. “A Conversation with The McConaugheys”…
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) installed three versions of the new bus shelter prototypes at five bus stop locations across four cities on July 18 as part of a new pilot program. DART partnered with Tolar Manufacturing, the leading bus shelter manufacturer in the Unites States, to create a shelter…
The State Fair of Texas has announced the first State Fair Saddle Up fundraising event benefitting Texas students. This year’s event is hosted by the Big Tex Champion Club and chaired by Robert and Stephani Walne along with Honorary Chairs Kyle and Courtney Noonan. Funds raised will support the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program, which…
Amanda Reid, NTPA Academy alumna, to star in Jesus Christ Superstar By Lauren Boykin | Contributor, NTPA North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the musical Jesus Christ Superstar performing at NTPA’s Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Rodenbaugh Theatre, July 31-August 4,…
Pictured above: Erin Gruwell, featured speaker; Terry and Donna Saad, Luncheon Chairs Rainbow Days recently hosted its 27th annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, bringing together 500 enthusiastic supporters and guests and raising $274,500 for the Dallas-based non-profit which provides critical supportive services for children and youth. Erin Gruwell was the keynote speaker. Gruwell is…