DeMarcus Goree-Watkins leads with resilience at Forest Lane Academy
Principal DeMarcus Goree-Watkins, Forest Lane Academy Staring intently at the glow of his computer screen, Principal Goree-Watkins types quickly, the soft clack of keys filling [...]
Angele Bohling at Northlake Elementary in Lake Highlands, Creates a Classroom for Every Kind of Learner
Angele Bohling, Northlake Elementary “Hey, slow down please!” Angele Bohling calls out, her voice echoing down the hallway as a student sprints past her at [...]
The work of starting over: How DFW Refugee Outreach Services helps families rebuild
Rebuilding a life in North Texas often starts the same way: in a single room, across a table, with someone asking for help. At DFW [...]
Purple Madness The Prince Tribute Band to perform at Dallas Arboretum April 30
Fans of Prince can experience an evening of live music and lakeside views as The Purple Madness, a Prince tribute band, takes the stage at [...]
Terraces at The Drey to expand The Village Dallas in summer 2026
Photo courtesy of Kristin Garcia. The Village Dallas is expanding its hospitality offerings with Terraces at The Drey, a new boutique hotel experience set to [...]
KERA: Dallas tightens belt on city spending to address projected budget shortfall exceeding $30M
Hiring freezes and restricted overtime are part of the reductions the city of Dallas is implementing in response to $30 million in expenses over budget. [...]
KERA: Dallas tightens belt on city spending to address projected budget shortfall exceeding $30M
Hiring freezes and restricted overtime are part of the reductions the city of Dallas is implementing in response to $30 million in expenses over budget. [...]
‘Little yellow house’ gets a redo, but what goes on there?
The little yellow house at Fair Oaks and Walnut Hill In my almost 20 years of writing for Advocate Magazines, there’s one question I’m asked [...]
New spots and neighborhood favorites serve up Mother’s Day brunch in Preston Hollow
‘Tis the season to celebrate Mom! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026, and if you’re planning a family brunch, we’ve no shortage of choices [...]
The case of the missing painting at City Hall
Victor Lallier painting. From the collections of the Dallas Historical Society. Like most good stories, this one began with a rip-roaring fight at City Hall. [...]
The goats at White Rock Lake brought joy & privet control to the neighborhood
In our divided, often polarized world, it was refreshing to find that we could all agree on one thing: The goats at White Rock Lake [...]
Love of steamboating passes through generations
A piercing whistle ripples across the eastern shores of White Rock Lake. Faint, rhythmic chugs rumble closer and closer to the ear. Runners leave trails [...]
Woodrow Wilson cheerleader with disability puts team spirit on full display
Make no mistake — Daniela Ramirez is a cheerleader because she likes dancing, makeup, the pom-poms and the sporty-yet-feminine uniforms. Photography by Yuvie Styles So [...]
Monster Yogurt helps to scare up business & community in Casa Linda
When Ava Skipworth opened Monster Yogurt over a decade ago, Casa Linda Plaza was filled with empty storefronts. Photography by Lauren Allen “It was kind [...]
Bryan Adams senior, student council president & worship singer Emmanuella Jesumurewa makes the most out of her life in the U.S.
“Make me proud.” Emmanuella Jesumurewa’s mother told her this before the then 13-year-old left Nigeria for the United States with her father, brother and stepfamily. [...]
Two best friends of Sunrise Academy make music that sounds like summer daydreams
Optimistic. Friendship. Hustle. These are the words that came to mind when asked to describe the musical duo Sunrise Academy. The band’s origin story is [...]
The goats at White Rock Lake brought joy & privet control to the neighborhood
In our divided, often polarized world, it was refreshing to find that we could all agree on one thing: The goats at White Rock Lake [...]
Two things to do in East Dallas this weekend
Ann Sansone points out blue eyed grass, a native plant to the prairies. Photography by Shelby Tauber. Native Plants and Prairies Day What? This is [...]
Updated traffic signals, Skillman restriping & pedestrian hybrid beacon coming to East Dallas
Screenshot of the City’s map of projects. Dallas City Council recently authorized an engineering design services contract for multiple transportation projects, some of which are [...]
Dallas City Council OKs contract for Garland Road Next Generation Planning study
Traffic signal at Emerald Isle and Garland Road. Photo by Renee Umsted. The updating of Garland Road Vision Plan is moving forward with a multimodal [...]
