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JLD Recognizes T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Graduates
The Leadership Institute features a 10-month in-depth leadership development and training program for active and sustaining members of the League.
World War II
WWII Veteran Pursues Mission of Creating Home Front Heroes Day
Presbyterian Village North resident hopes will inspire others to join his cause and host similar events in their communities.
Faith
Creative Partnership Serves Neighborhood Children
Cochran Chapel, founded in the mid-1800s on the Texas frontier, holds to the missions of the United Methodist Church, mainly to lovingly seek disciples for Christ.
Perot Museum Debuts NewPerot Museum Debuts New Films, Memorial Day Activities Films
From May 24 to 27 at select times, guests can enjoy engineering challenges involving flag poles and straw rockets, music-themed trivia, and more.
Swimming Lessons Ramp Up at Local YMCA
YMCA's throughout Dallas and Fort Worth are offering free “safe swims” at pools over Memorial Day weekend, including water safety demos.
Memorial Day Weekend To Feature “A Day in The Arts”
This Sunday, the Dallas Arts District will dazzle guests with a spectacular cultural playground of events and performances to enlighten eyes, ears, and minds.
Taste of Dallas Features Neighborhood Flavor
On Saturday and Sunday, Taste of the Neighborhoods premiers with exhibiting chefs and restaurants grouped by geographic areas, giving each neighborhood its own culinary profile.
‘Seeing Red’ Book Signing Announced for June 15
Seeing Red explores the popular notion that redheads are well on their way to extinction.
Out and About
“The Lightning Thief” Steals the Show
The Lightning Thief Musical is an engaging adventure from beginning to end and a musical that makes it easy for kids and the kids at heart to connect with.
Park Cities Moms Chat It Up in the Bubble Lounge
Truer words couldn’t have been spoken than what was recently overheard in the Bubble Lounge: “There’s always a story to tell if you’re listening.”
Margaret Atwood at SMU, Sequel to Handmaid’s Tale Released
Atwood will make her only live appearance in Dallas at SMU's McFarlin Memorial Auditorium.
Society
EarthX Creator Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Crow, whose work is based in Dallas, accepted the award at a reception on Ellis Island, just two weeks after the ninth annual EarthX, which attracted more than 175,000 people.
Truck Lifted Out of Turtle Creek; No Injuries Reported
A vehicle that was swept into Turtle Creek in Highland Park on Saturday during a thunderstorm was removed via crane on Monday around noon, according to officials.
Parade Lovers, Rotary Needs Your Help
When school lets out for the summer, thoughts for many of us turn to swimming pools, family trips, and the Fourth of July.
Emmy-Winning Patricia Heaton Celebrates Foster Parents
Tragedy struck Patricia Heaton’s devout Catholic home in Cleveland when she was only 12.
Northaven Trail Extension Unveiling Yet to Be Rescheduled
Thunderstorms caused officials to cancel a ribbon cutting for the new Northaven Trail extension on May 18, but the trail is still open to the public. A makeup date for the unveiling has yet to be announced.
Society
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina to Speak at Dallas CASA Award Dinner
Aquilina is the Michigan circuit court judge who allowed more than 150 abuse survivors to testify in court against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.
Landmarking Mid-Century Moderns in the Park Cities
The activities begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the home of Katie and Jack Whiteman, 3547 Villanova St.
Voters Have Spoken And Need to Do So Again
A contentious District 13 City Council race turned anticlimactic soon after the polls closed on May 4.
Want a Chance to See High-Profile Dallas Residences?
The series will begin on May 21 with a house that pays homage to both the early Texas modern architecture of David R Williams, O'Neil Ford, and Frank Welch and the classical Texas architecture of John Staub.