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North Texas Giving Day Season Opens
The 2021 Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day launched with the announcement of Amazon as the event’s inaugural presenting sponsor.
Nominations Open For Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are open for the 38th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by OneStar Foundation and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor the exemplary service and volunteerism of individuals and organizations making a significant impact in communities across the state.
Tornado
‘We Want a School There’
Neighbors of Walnut Hill Elementary have been anxious about its fate since a tornado struck it in 2019. But they say they’re worried Dallas ISD”s plans for the site may be too outsized for an area still reckoning with a great deal of storm destruction and change.
Pershing Kindergarten Teacher Finds Joy in 17-Year Career
Jose Armendariz didn’t start out as a teacher. But 17 years after embarking on a career as an elementary school educator, he’s earned a spot among the teachers that are considered Dallas ISD’s best.
ERCOT To Test Emergency Communications Tonight
If you get an emergency alert from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (or ERCOT) tonight, don't panic -- it's only a test.
Camps
YMCA Opportunities: Get Paid To Go to Camp
The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is hiring for such part-time positions as lifeguards, swim instructors, and camp counselors and paying retention bonuses to those who work all summer.
Voices
Let’s Roar for Mothers and May
All mothers who survived this past year without succumbing to depression from severe cabin fever deserve applause.
Galleria Dallas To Host Turtle Creek Chorale
The Turtle Creek Chorale e is making its return with its first in-person concerts since COVID-19 hit Dallas with mini, three-song concerts at 11 a.m. and noon June 5. More than 50 of the choir’s members will perform.
Virtual Texas Town Hall Seeks Input On U.S. Tech Policy
The Future of Tech Commission is convening a series of virtual town halls to collect recommendations for a comprehensive U.S. technology policy. The findings will get released by the end of the summer.
Society
Mad Hatter’s Tea
Excitement at the return of in-person fundraisers was in bloom at the Mad Hatter’s Tea April 15 benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden.
Orchestra of New Spain to Hold Concert Honoring Juneteenth
The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its final concert of the season on Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.