Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

2 cups water  1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup finely chopped mint  1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup golden raisins  1 cup diced English cucumber  Kosher salt and black […]

New lighting win for District 10

New lighting win for District 10

By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson’s crime reduction plans received another boost Wednesday with the City Council’s unanimous approval of a plan to allocate funds from a special district to improve lighting in a northeast Dallas corridor. The Skillman Corridor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District set aside $572,000 for the lights, which the City Council […]

Mavericks are now better fit

Mavericks are now better fit

By David Mullen The most consequential date in the Dallas Mavericks 2021-22 season was not October 21, 2021, when the regular season opened in Atlanta. It was not January 19, when the Mavs beat the Toronto Raptors for their 10th win in 11 tries and solidified their standing in the NBA’s Western Conference. The most […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 10

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 10

March 1 – Midnight  9500 Block, Liptonshire Dr. (75238) Theft of an Auto Accessory: The suspect stole the catalytic converter from the complainant’s vehicle.  March 1 – Midnight 9900 Block, Parkford Dr. (75238) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole bikes off of the complainant’s porch.  March 2 – 7:20 a.m. 4100 Block, N. Central […]

The Big Chill

By Nancy Black My tulips are confused, and so am I. I just got through taking all my plants back outside, after moving them inside to protect them from the cold. Now I have to bring them back in? I have winter weather PTSD. Post-traumatic stress syndrome is a very serious disorder, so please don’t […]

Remember the 3-3-3 rule when adopting

Remember the 3-3-3 rule when adopting

By Dr. Beth Leermakers My last column focused on evaluating whether this is the right time to adopt a dog. If you’ve decided to adopt a shelter dog, how do you proceed? When there are hundreds of dogs in a shelter — most clamoring for your attention — picking one can be daunting.  Here are […]

Companies invited to submit proposals

Companies invited to submit proposals

The Bath House Cultural Center is seeking proposals for its 2022-2023 performing arts season. Proposals are welcome from all performing arts styles (theatre, dance, music, storytelling, multidisciplinary, etc.). This call is open to performing art companies, cultural producers and/or individual performing art creators. The Bath House is filling calendar slots from August 2022 to May […]

Sponsors make Spruce-up happen

Sponsors make Spruce-up happen

The For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) office will be open Saturday, March 12 at 8 a.m. for a drive-thru only (do not get out of your vehicle) to pick up supplies for the Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up event. The offices are located at 1152 N. Buckner Blvd. Suite #123 in Dallas. Volunteers will […]

Chamber cheers on newest member

Chamber cheers on newest member

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening of Serenity Dallas on Dilido Road. Serenity is a beautifully remodeled living facility for neighbors 55 plus. State Representative Jasmine Crockett and Kristin McNeal, from Mayor Eric Johnson’s office, were in attendance. Pictured with scissors is Property Manager Sherrie Taylor. — From Staff Reports

Students enjoy unique art opportunities

Students enjoy unique art opportunities

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Last month, more than 160 Dallas ISD middle school choir students competed at the Region 20 UIL Middle School All Region Choir contest, with 70 students earning a spot in one of the choirs! This honor reflects the high quality educational experiences taking place daily in the middle school visual and […]