Jean Siméon Chardin, The Cut Melon, 1760, oil on canvas. The Kimbell Art Museum announced the acquisition of The Cut Melon by Jean Siméon Chardin. Dated 1760, The Cut Melon has long been recognized as one of the artist’s most remarkable paintings—rare in its oval shape and exemplifying Chardin’s mastery at its peak. The painting went on view beginning Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the Kimbell’s Louis I. Kahn Building.

There are numerous important reasons for harvesting seeds. Biodiversity and cultural heritage empower us to maintain self-reliance and less dependence on commercial seed companies. I have often purchased seeds, looking forward to the beauty that will be coming, only to be disappointed with the actual seeds and their ability to produce as promised. I was eventually able to produce the gardens of my dreams, becoming a seed harvester in the process.

All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.

Red River Station is proud to welcome back, Bri Bagwell, to our indoor acoustic stage Saturday, January 24, 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 5 at 12:00 noon.

Carmen Reisdorf ’27 created an online citizen science project that has drawn more than 900 volunteers to identify bird calls from the Edwards Plateau, supporting research on how land-management practices influence wildlife. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texoma Medical Center is pleased to announce the birth of the first baby born at the hospital in 2026! (L-R) Pat Emery – President, TMC Volunteers; Maria Lopez (mother) Angel Luis (baby); Hannah McMakin, BSN, RN (TMC nurse); Braulio Cruz (father)

Jessie Davidson as Elphaba and Zoe Jensen as Glinda in the National Tour of Wicked. Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce Wicked, Dallas’s most popular musical, will return to the Music Hall at Fair Park May 6 – June 14, 2026, as part of the 2025/2026 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. Tickets for the return engagement went on sale Friday, December 5. photo by Joan Marcus

Events for kids, teens and adults!

Cooper Lake State Park First Day Hike. Celebrate the beginning of a new year and the start of America’s semiquincentennial (America 250) with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.

Red River Station is very excited to announce, Courtney Patton, Saturday January 3, 2026 on our indoor acoustic stage! Tickets on sale now!

The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) can be a perfect holiday-time accent with its bright red flowers, which are not flowers at all. They’re bracts, or specialized leaves.
The actual poinsettia flowers are the small yellow balls in the center of the bract. If red is not your desired color, you can find speckled varieties with cream, pink or even solid white. These lovely plants will accent an entrance or a hearth, if you provide them with some indirect light to keep them healthy and bright.

On the Menu: A Complimentary glass of Champagne, Glazed Ham, Wild Rice, Cabbage Casserole & Black Eyed Peas (for Good Luck and Fortune), Mixed Vegetables, Homemade Bread and Desserts, Tea, Coffee & Water.

Texas’s #1 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show with millions of dazzling lights perfectly synced to holiday music, all from your car. The Light Park is a mile-long, drive-thru spectacular that has been heralded as “one of the coolest ways to brighten your holiday season.” At The Light Park, guests will witness millions of lights synchronized to an electric mix of music powered by DJ Polar Ice from the North Pole’s #1 Hit Radio station, K-GLO as they take in the brightest sights and sounds in the South. Priced per vehicle, rather than per person...

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Classic Christmas lights up Dallas Midtown, formerly known as Valley View Mall off LBJ Freeway and Montfort Rd., through December 28, 2025. With over 90,000 square feet of immersive magic, the event promises millions of twinkling lights, falling snow, thrilling snow slides, outdoor ice skating, themed treats, and unforgettable visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets are on sale.

New initiative provides bilingual resources, customized financing, and initial capital to help Hispanic construction workers launch and grow their own business

Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant welcomes Midland to the stage Saturday, December 27, 2025. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Midland is a country music trio consisting of Singer Mark Wystrach, Guitarist Jess Carson, and Bassist Cameron Duddy. Although the band met in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, they are now based in Dripping Springs, Texas.

Fannin County employees and residents would like to thank David and Janie Herrington for displaying their wagon on the courthouse lawn.

Lights on the Farm will return to Heritage Farmstead Museum for its 5th holiday season from November 28 to December 28 with more than two million dazzling lights once again adorning the 19th-century historical site’s 13 original buildings. Located at 1900 West 15th Street in Plano, the event welcomes around 30,000 each year with charming light displays set against the Heritage Farm Museum’s more than four acres of charming year-round attractions.

Country music icon Miranda Lambert makes her return to Lucas Oil Live on Friday, December 26! The concert is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Let’s close out the year with some good vibes and country music.

Special Dietary needs accommodated. Private and Group Seating Available. Live Music as Always!

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The holiday season isn’t complete without experiencing this Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Theater For Hope is excited to present their Christmas present to the local community and families December 18, 19, 20 at 7 p.m. and December 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Hope on Houston located at 901 E. Houston Street in Sherman, TX. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online.

Evergreens offer food and cover when resources are scarce. Cedar waxwings feast on berries; kinglets glean insects in dense needles.

Kidz Krew Christmas Dinner Theatre will have two shows only. Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the main gallery of the art center. Tickets are $20 each and include dinner and the show. Tickets must be purchased in advance before noon on Dec. 18 or before they are sold out. No tickets will be sold at the door.

On December 20, the Friends of Hagerman (FOH) will count all the birds they can detect in a 15-mile circle radius centered on Cooks Corner Road. Observers of any skill level can help. Meet at Hagerman NWR Refuge headquarters at 7:00 a.m. (6465 Refuge Road, Sherman TX 75076).

Lyric Stage presents an encore performance of Forever Plaid – Plaid Tidings, running December 5–21 at the Lyric Stage Studio (1170 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207). This family-friendly holiday musical follows Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky as they return to Earth for a harmony-filled Christmas performance.

Red River Station welcomes back, Max & Heather Stalling, to our Indoor Acoustic Series, Saturday December 20. Max and Heather, married since 2007, are finally combining their musical talents to create a captivating project. Max handles rhythm guitar and lead vocals, while Heather brings her exceptional fiddle skills and harmony vocals to the stage. After years of individual success, their collaboration promises a fresh and exciting musical experience.

Red River Station is extremely excited to bring you an extraordinary evening of music! Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. One show, three of the best singer/songwriters on the Texas/Red Dirt music scene.

The Preston Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) proudly joined volunteers nationwide in Wreaths Across America, a moving tribute to honor more than 2,000 veterans laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Texas.