Inspired by their mutual interest in breaking down Dallas County’s school-to-prison pipeline, the Honorable Judges Stephanie Mitchell, Lisa Green, Shequitta Kelly and Amber Givens-Davis formed Pipeline to Possibilities, an empowerment program aimed at the city’s most vulnerable teens. Since its inception in 2016, Pipeline to Possibilities has guided approximately 300 at-risk youth in Dallas County toward a path to a better future.
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Finding Refuge With Dr. Samira Page of Gateway of Grace
Dr. Samira Page shares her journey from being an Irani refugee in Texas to founder of Gateway of Grace, a local charity that assimilates and empowers refugees by providing education, housing, empathy and understanding.
Amber Venz Box’s Big D
Where rewardStyle president and co-founder Amber Venz Box shops, eats, relaxes and plays when she’s not thinking up the next big thing.
Making All-Ability Playgrounds a Reality
Plano unveiled an impressive all-abilities playground last year, but the Dallas-Fort Worth area still has work to do before every…
JFK’s Last Day in Dallas
Take a family-friendly tour retracing President and Mrs. Kennedy’s last day in Fort Worth and Dallas.
Art About Town According to Carrie Ellen Adamian of The Dallas Opera
Where to catch Carrie Ellen Adamian, director of marketing at The Dallas Opera
A Tuesday in the Life of Christie Butcher
The Dallas mom took a cross-country RV trip with her family of four (and one on the way).
8 Historic Downtowns Worth Exploring with Your Kids
Find history and fun in old historic downtowns around North Texas.
My Perfect Saturday
A kid-friendly itinerary in Richardson for less than $100
How Stay-at-Home Mom of 2 Cookie Johnson Spends Her Wednesday
Cookie Johnson and her husband of 15 years, Pierre, live in Cedar Hill with their two girls: Trinity, 5, and Faith, 1.
Dallas-Fort Worth’s Best Nature Trails For Families
Venture into the woods on North Texas’ family-friendly nature trails.
12 Landmarks Perfect for Mini History Buffs
From the infamous Dealey Plaza to a one-room school house build in 1900, we found historical sites and landmarks in and around Dallas that every North Texas kid should visit.
Make a Difference in Dallas County in December
Help your kids appreciate all they have by encouraging them to help the less fortunate. Read on to learn about charities around Dallas County where your kids—and you!—can lend a helping hand.
Blast from the Past
Visit historic landmarks in Dallas to see how the area started more than 100 years ago.
Daddy's Day Out
He puts on his best suit (and best behavior) and accompanies you to the ballet. And he peels himself away…
Squash the Court
As the weather begins to cool down, let the kids take a break from their usual winter exercise activities by…
Beyond Tex-Mex
Take a trip south of the border at these restaurants near you.
Stir It Up
Cooking classes for your junior chef
History by Horse
Take a tour through Dallas’ West End with NorthStar Carriage.
A Sip of History
If you’re feeling nostalgic, pop in to the Highland Park Soda Fountain and Pharmacy for American food and desserts in an old-fashioned atmosphere.