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Remarkable Women
Royal Lane Baptist Church’s First Female Reverend
The Rev. Victoria Robb Powers, senior pastor at Royal Lane Baptist Church, says God put the right people in her path to pioneer a position and inspire the women around her.
Restarting in the Garden
A transformative program is taking root in an inner-city garden surrounded by bustling traffic, poverty, and a lack of healthy food options.
Older Adults Face Highest Risks of Flu Complications
Are you ready to tackle the upcoming cold and flu season head-on?
Arboretum Hosts Seventh-Annual Food, Wine Festival
Tickets for the March 21 festival are $149 and can be purchased on the Arboretum's website.
Arboretum to Host Eclipse Training, Hype Event
The Dallas Arboretum is bringing in astronomer, teacher, and author Dr. Jeffrey Bennett on Feb. 24 to engage students, teachers, and families ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse.
‘The Cloud’ Helps Seniors Save Photo Memories
Every time I visit my parents’ house, I get to see my mom’s scrapbooks with lots of photos.
Hillcrest Teacher, Students on ‘Mission of Philanthropy’ for Moroccan School
A Dallas teacher and her students are on a mission to support a girls school in Morocco, where an earthquake destroyed the dormitories last fall.
Galleria, Girl Scouts Partner to Redefine ‘Influencer’
The display, known as "Redefining Influencers," showcases positive role models for teens and is on display until Feb. 25.
A Guide to the Most Romantic Restaurants in Dallas
What makes a restaurant romantic?
Italian Panna Cotta Wins Hearts on Valentine’s
Christy Rost: Panna cotta is a light, creamy Italian custard with a delicate vanilla flavor. It becomes a beautiful and easy Valentine dessert when poured into small heart-shaped molds.
All About Community: Hometown Life, Retirement Living
You could certainly call Gilbert Brown a lifelong resident of Highland Park.
Flower Planting Benefits Memory Care Patients
A little gardening makes a huge difference, delivering a harvest of engaging activity and calming social interactions for those in memory care.
Voices
Lake Austin Spa: A Guide to Wellness in the New Year
Kersten Rettig: One of my greatest luxuries in life is to go to a spa for a few days to immerse myself in a culture of body, mind, and spiritual wellness. Sure, there are magnificent resorts that include a spa as a guest amenity to enjoy while on vacation; but visiting a spa resort, an enveloping oasis of wellness, is a different experience.
Events
Pogo’s Wine & Spirits Wants You to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Kersten Rettig: Well, just for two hours, really.
Mount Everest Memories and Motivational Speaking
Richard Fiske, recounting his 1999 journey up Mount Everest, recalls meeting “Cary Grant,” rubbing car oil over his body, and getting tossed like a kite while holding onto a rope.
Voices
Kersten Rettig: Great Ways to Weekend Without Alcohol
It wasn’t that long ago that ordering an alcohol-free drink in a bar or restaurant meant you got water, soda, or tea; maybe someone had apple juice on the menu
Europe-Bound DSO Oboist Might Live Next Door
Dallas Symphony Orchestra members hail from all over North Texas, including Highland Park, University Park, and Preston Hollow.
Galleria to Hold ‘Mean Girls’ Skate Night
The skate night will be Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of the new movie.
Casseroles Provide Cozy Comfort on Winter Nights
Christy Rost: When chilly winter days turn into cold nights, hearty, hot-from-the-oven casseroles can provide much-needed cozy comfort.