Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 13

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 13

March 22 – 2:30 p.m. 10300 Block, Plummer Dr. (75228) Theft of Property: The suspect walked by the complainant’s home and stole a package from his porch.  March 23 – 3:40 p.m. 11500 Block, Jupiter Rd. (75218) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant and demanded property from […]

Thank you, Mr. Rogers!

By Nancy Black Betty White, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Fred Rogers. They are a few of my heroes in life. Unfortunately, they are no longer with us. But their legacies live on. They were all kind, caring, talented trailblazers who made the world a better place. Will Smith used to be one of my heroes. […]

Run to benefit J.L. Long finally returns

Run to benefit J.L. Long finally returns

Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 24th Annual Long Run is back. The certified 5K and 1K Family Fun Run and Walk starts and finishes at Willis C. Winters Park (previously known as Randall Park — across the street from Woodrow Wilson High School) located at 100 S. Glasgow Drive in Historic […]

Cancer survivors find strength in teamwork

Cancer survivors find strength in teamwork

By Rachel Rossler  If you have been around White Rock Lake on a Saturday morning, you may have seen a group of women paddling in unison on a 40-foot-long boat to the rhythmic beat of a drummer who is perched on the bow. Meet Dallas United PINK — the area’s first Breast Cancer Survivors’ Dragon […]

DSM changes name, focuses on community

DSM changes name, focuses on community

By Hailey Harrington Dallas Summer Musicals announced this week a new operating name change to Broadway Dallas as well as its 2022-2023 Germania Insurance Broadway Series, in partnership with Broadway Across America (BAA).  While the organization’s name is changing, its commitment to bringing the best Broadway productions to Dallas is not. As the premier presenter of touring Broadway in the […]

Garden Center helps locals grow dreams

Garden Center helps locals grow dreams

By Judy Babb Brumley Gardens isn’t like a garden center in a typical big box store. Owner Chris Brumley is proud of that. He lives on his farm in Wills Point — a farm that provides 80 percent of the plants to the garden center. He makes the typically 45-minute to an hour drive to […]

New location has same great vendors

New location has same great vendors

The 14th Good Local Markets season opened this past weekend with back-to-back markets in Little Forest Hills and Lakewood. The markets are special because organizers (pictured) work only with local vendors who come from within a 150-mile radius of Dallas and are carefully vetted to ensure they are local. The markets support local farms and […]

Stew with Eggplant and Tomato

Stew with Eggplant and Tomato

2 pounds venison or beef chuck or leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 onions, sliced 1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 teaspoons instant coffee 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Kosher salt and black pepper Cilantro, for garnish Rice, for […]

Best selling author keynote speaker for luncheon

Best selling author keynote speaker for luncheon

By Kristi Bare VolunteerNow announces the 15th annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon, which showcases the importance of volunteerism in the community, on Friday, April 28, at noon at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Dallas.  Celebrating 50 years of transforming lives through volunteers, the luncheon is chaired by Charles Knight and Peter Jacobson, with The Hoglund […]