Eighty Years Later, Houston’s Eldorado Ballroom Swings Back to Life

Texas Monthly 3/21 4:46A Michael Hardy

The great jazz and blues singer Jewel Brown made her Eldorado Ballroom debut in 1949, at the age of twelve. The Eldorado was then one of the country s premier Black music venues, playing host to Duke...

Shout Out For Volunteers To Meet, Greet And Judge Regeneron International Science And Engineering...

My Sweet Charity 3/21 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

The secret power of North Texas non-profits is its generous philanthropists and hardworking, hands-on volunteers. The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (aka the largest Science Fair...

My Recent Spring Finds Under $100

Brighton the Day 3/21 4:00A megan hopkins

Yesterday was the first day of spring! I always love this time of year. Not only is the weather normally amazing, but it s my favorite season clothing- and accessories-wise. I ve had some fun lately adding a few new pieces to my closet (especially...

Rudy’s Bar-B-Q Overnight Shipping Got Me Through the Pandemic in New York

Texas Monthly 3/21 4:00A Jenna Barnett

Which Texas brand is the most iconic? This March Madness, Texas Monthly is asking readers to cast their votes.The original Rudy s Country Store and Bar-B-Q in Leon Springs is about a 15-mile drive...

Blue Bell Is Still My Ice Cream of Choice

Texas Monthly 3/21 4:00A Lauren Castro

Which Texas brand is the most iconic? This March Madness, Texas Monthly is asking readers to cast their votes.Vanilla ice cream is hard to master. It s a subtle flavor, at once earthy, floral, and...

The Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket Heats Up in Round Two

Texas Monthly 3/21 4:00A Dan Solomon

The first round of the Texas Brand Bracket is in the books, and as happens with all such elimination tournaments there are some hard losses to accept. How did Purdue feel after they fell to the...

JUST IN: Dallas Non-Profit Vet Meg Bittner Named Executive Director Of Spark!

My Sweet Charity 3/20 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

Spark!* Established in 2010 by Bev Davis , Devon Davis and Amy Hite , Spark! has had a mission to provide children from second grade to high school with a fully immersive creative environment and...

Hill Country Antler Art Uses “Nature’s Most Incredible Sculpture” to Create Cleverly Crafted Decor

Texas Monthly 3/20 8:59A Texas Country Reporter

Del Benedict is the craftsman behind Hill Country Antler Art near downtown Fredericksburg. What started as a simple hobby has now become a business with waitlisted clients and elusive trade secrets....

Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party

My Sweet Charity 3/20 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Before leaving Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT),  CEO/President Dave Scullin was honored on Wednesday, March 1, with a celebration of community reception at CFT. It was a gathering of community...

Target Activewear

Style Duplicated 3/20 8:26A Paige

I went in the actual Target store the other day to see for myself how good these Lululemon , Free People Movement , Keiki Kona and Athleta dupes are. The quality and prices are exactly what I was hoping for. The joggers are an absolute must have,...

Chuck E. Cheese Was a Child’s Greatest Birthday Dream—or Nightmare

Texas Monthly 3/20 7:23A Kimya Kavehkar

Which Texas brand is the most iconic? This March Madness, Texas Monthly is asking readers to cast their votes.A few years ago, I got some of my family s videotapes converted to digital files. One of...

The GameStop Generation Would Like Some Respect

Texas Monthly 3/20 7:02A Arman Badrei

Which Texas brand is the most iconic? This March Madness, Texas Monthly is asking readers to cast their votes.I was ten years old when I walked into a GameStop in Houston with my mom and brother to...

Gently Used Book Sale in Carrollton

Keller Family eGuide 3/20 4:50A Valerie

Friends of the Carrollton Public Library Book Sale Stop by the Hebron & Josey Library during the Friends of the Carrollton Public Library Book Sale. Donated adult and children’s books, movies, and...

Texas First: A Dr Pepper Loyalist Finally Tries Big Red

Texas Monthly 3/20 4:45A Kristen Steenbeeke

Which Texas brand is the most iconic? This March Madness, Texas Monthly is asking readers to cast their votes.I had my first sip of Big Red this year, at age 31, not with barbacoa, as is recommended,...

North Texas Fundraising Goes Into Overdrive In The Weeks Ahead With Tough Decisions To Be Made

My Sweet Charity 3/20 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

MySweetCharity* For folks who headed to beaches or mountains for spring break, welcome back. While you were gone, you missed the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick s Day Parade on Greenville on Saturday, March...