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Hope Supply Co. Celebrates New Diaper Pantry
Hope Supply Co., a Dallas-based nonprofit committed to providing material support to homeless and at-risk children, celebrated the opening of its new in-house/direct service diaper pantry in March.
EarthX Celebrates Another Year in Fair Park
The world’s largest green gathering is returning to Fair Park April 21-23.
UP Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt ‘Eggstravaganza’
The city of University Park hosted its annual Easter egg hunt “Eggstravaganza” April 1 in Goar Park.
Reluctant Texan Champions Dallas Arts
Elizabeth Van Vleck, a former professional dancer from New York City, moved from Los Angeles to Dallas a decade ago with a question on her mind.
Oscar-Winning HP Alum to Screen New Film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Megan Mylan will return to Dallas next week for multiple screenings of her latest documentary about displaced Syrian migrants.
Ylang 23 to Take Donations, Free Easter Photos
Dallasites can donate Easter basket gifts to support Jubilee Park and Community Center and get their Easter photos taken with real bunnies for free by a professional photographer April 1.
Not Just Dance: Preston of the Park Cities Residents Enjoy a Green Day
Young students from the McLane School of Irish Dance in Richardson came to the senior living community and put on a St. Patrick’s Day performance capable of making those who missed it green with envy.
Peter Brodsky To Receive J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award
Peter Brodsky, known for helping to revitalize the RedBird Mall area in south Dallas, will receive the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award March 21.
Karl Kuby Sr. Celebrates 90th Birthday
Karl Kuby Sr., who opened his well-known restaurant and butcher shop Kuby’s Sausage House and European Market in Snider Plaza in 1961, celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends in the shop March 19.
SPCA Has a New Sensory Garden
The garden, built with the help of Park Place employees, helps decompress stressed dogs resulting in sooner adoptions.
Local Hospice Massage Therapist Publishes Book
Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life was written for health care providers, complementary therapists, and those who wish to support a dying client or loved one.
Preservation Park Cities Landmarks Notable Homes
Preservation Park Cities March 4 landmarked four additional homes from the organization's list of the top 100 most historically and architecturally significant homes in the Park Cities.
Parade Proposition
Marty Wynne has a few opinions about parades.
University Park Begins Planning for Centennial Celebrations
The city of University Park is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary in April 2024. First, though, the city council had to appoint members to a centennial celebration legacy advisory group and planning group.
Voices
Mark Cuban Brings Audience ‘Good Vibrations’
If you told me when Mark Cuban appeared on season two of Shark Tank that I’d be shaking his hand on my way to the bathroom at the Winspear Opera House almost 12 years later, I’d be shocked.
PHWC Speaker Series Explores Cultural Depth of Dallas
Valerie Boyd, a member of the Preston Hollow Women’s Club for nearly a decade, considers the meetings held monthly from October through May her favorite part.
Walnut Hill Fifth Grader Touts MLK, Power of Hope
Although a bit daunted at the thought of public speaking and memorizing a three-minute speech, Ella Atkins agreed to compete in Foley & Lardner’s 31st annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.
UP Address Focuses on Shopping Center Projects
University Park Mayor Tommy Stewart’s state of the city address featured a discussion about projects in major shopping centers in the city in the works for 2023.
HPHS Junior Selected for AHA Initiative
Highland Park High School junior Peyton Bono was selected to be part of the American Heart Association’s Teen of Impact initiative and is seeking to raise $50,000 for the organization by April 6 as part of the campaign.
Center for BrainHealth to Celebrate First BrainHealth Week
Center for BrainHealth is celebrating its inaugural BrainHealth Week Feb. 20-24 with a week of free programming.