Zak Williams talks about mental health

Zak Williams talks about mental health

On March 9, Grant Halliburton Foundation welcomed Zak Williams, mental health advocate, CEO and founder of PYM, and son of the late Robin Williams, to share his story at the 13th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon. The luncheon supports Grant Halliburton Foundation’s work providing education, resources and support for children, teen and young adult […]

Powerful exhibition part of new schedule

Powerful exhibition part of new schedule

The African American Museum, Dallas welcomes spring with an array of activities plus a powerful exhibition featuring the works by celebrated Oak Cliff artist Arthello Beck Jr., the first African American to open an art gallery in Dallas — and considered one of the city’s best artists. Also, a conference on the underground railroad in […]

Bobcats finding everything they need

Bobcats finding everything they need

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Is that a really big cat on your roof, or could it be a bobcat? Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Bobcats may be living in your North Texas neighborhood. A friend — and his German Shepherds — recently spotted a bobcat in his fenced yard in Coppell.  According to a 2019 […]

Virtual event reveals monster season

Virtual event reveals monster season

By Shari Goldstein Stern A little rain, hard hats and a two-year pandemic could not keep Theatre Three (T3) patrons and newbies away from celebrating the theatre’s 60th anniversary season announcement Monday night. The dress-up affair that was planned for the Norma Young Theatre was thoughtfully replaced with electronics including laptops, desktops, cell phones and […]

Group says: ‘Row away your excuses’

Group says: ‘Row away your excuses’

By Katrina Craycroft Ten weeks of 2022 have passed. New Year’s resolutions have become habits — or not, and bathing suit season is just around the corner. So, it’s a good time to either reward yourself for setting and meeting goals, or take a hard look at reasons you don’t exercise and come up with […]

Chermoula-Marinated Chicken

Chermoula-Marinated Chicken

Chermoula: 1 preserved lemon, flesh removed, skin roughly chopped  4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water  1 teaspoon smoked paprika  1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes  1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons lemon juice Kosher […]

NCAA picks tournament favorites

NCAA picks tournament favorites

By David Mullen With its origins tracing all the way back to the 1990s, Noah Webster was long gone before the term “bracketology” would become accepted into his tome of terms. Bracketology is a phenomenon that is unmistakably American. Even Canada and Mexico have little interest. They are more concerned with hockey and futbol respectively. […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 11

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 11

March 8 – 10 a.m. 8100 Block, Forest Hills Blvd. (75218) Murder: The suspect hit the complainant’s head against the edge of a brick.  March 8 – 12:49 p.m. 8300 Block, Ridgecrest Rd. (75231) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect assaulted the complainant and stole her money.  March 9 – Midnight  8400 Block, […]