By Dr. Beth Leermakers “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.” As the popular Christmas carol continues, five other birds join the list of gifts. To demonstrate love and caring, the gifts include food (the birds) and entertainment (the pipers and dancing ladies). The […]
The highly anticipated 9th Annual Light Up the Highlands event was once again hosted by the Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League on November 26. Thousands of Lake Highlands’ residents showed up for the event for hours of family fun. This completely free event included kid’s crafts, multiple bounce houses, hot chocolate, a snow luge, a […]
By David Mullens The local sports teams have submitted their Christmas gift lists to Santa through their players unions and representatives. With input from his committee of elves, Santa is vetting the list to see who has been nice and worthy of a package under the tree and those that have been naughty and will […]
For the third year, Neiman Marcus donated an entire seating of their annual Breakfast with Santa to children living in foster care, served by Dallas CASA. The children, along with their Dallas CASA volunteer or caregiver, were invited on Sunday, Dec. 3 for a truly memorable morning. Santa and an enthusiastic elf greeted the children, […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2023 winners of its annual Business of the Year Awards. The winners were recognized at a luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Lakehill Preparatory School Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center on the Roger L. Perry Campus. The winners in the […]
November 28 — 9:30 a.m. 4600 Block Amesbury Dr. (75206) Repeated Electronic Harassment: The suspect was charged with conducting an online scam where the suspect threatened to shoot the complainant unless he sent money to the perpetrator. November 28 — 3:50 p.m. 10600 Block Garland Rd. (75218) Robbery of a Business: The arrested person threatened […]
By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Arboretum presented its Great Contributors Award to Admiral William H. McRaven, former University of Texas System chancellor, retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral and New York Times best-selling author. He received the award in November at a dinner, with proceeds benefitting the Dallas Arboretum. After dinner, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO […]
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 round garlic and fine herbs boursin Vegetable oil Kosher salt and black pepper In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until hot. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, steam green beans either in […]
By Gordon Shattles The annual Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) “Stuff a Bus” program has returned to help our North Texas residents in need. With the holiday season just around the corner, the Stuff a Bus program will deliver socks and blankets to The Senior Source — as well as new and unwrapped toys and […]