ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL By Sharon Adams Mr. Vanderquack Junior, a large stuffed duck toy with a dedicated following of Jeep owners and enthusiasts, is on a mission to go to every state in the United States raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He visited Dallas last spring and will return on Thursday […]
6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas 1 pound fettuccine, cooked per package directions, 1/2 cup cooking water reserved 1/2 cup mint leaves, torn In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden brown and starting to crisp. Add onion and cook until […]
By Karissa Condoianis Announced in 2018, the million servings mission committed the State Fair of Texas and its signature program, Big Tex Urban Farms to grow and donate one million servings to the local community. In less than four years, the State Fair of Texas has made that goal a reality – donating 1,000,000 servings […]
By Carrie Dyer United to Learn (U2L), a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with Dallas ISD elementary schools to accelerate student achievement and grow purposeful leaders, is gearing up for the new school year by fulfilling thousands of teachers’ supply requests. Learning Launch, U2L’s annual supply and resource drive, equips Dallas elementary schools and classrooms for […]
By Melissa Grych There are tremendous health benefits to being outdoors during the summer months, from soaking up some vitamin D that the sun provides to the beneficial low-impact exercise you can get in a pool. However, there also are some dangers to consider. Avoid heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion can affect anyone, but especially young […]
By David Mullen Porridge has never been popular. Soda crackers have been around for more than two centuries, but few crave them except as an adjunct to a savory soup. Baby food is for babies. If babies could talk, they certainly wouldn’t request strained peas as an entrée. Celebrating their 50th year, flavorless fare […]
July 12 – 2 a.m. 2300 Block, Glengarif Dr. (75228) Auto Theft: Suspect stole complainant’s vehicle from his driveway. July 12 – 11:08 a.m. 10000 Block, Estacado Dr. (75228) Carrying Unlawful Weapon: Arrested person committed a crime while in possession of a firearm. July 13 – 3 a.m. 8100 Block, Midtown Blvd. (75231) Unauthorized Use […]
By Nancy Black Every time I hear that ERCOT (The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas) is asking citizens to conserve electricity, I immediately want to run to my refrigerator and stand in front of it with the doors wide open. No. Not so I can get cool. So I can force the power grid to […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Uptown Players’ (UP) current offering, “Kinky Boots,” (KB) is an occasion. An event. It’s not your expected evening of song and dance. It’s an explosion of sensational talent — from John de los Santos’ direction, his and Evor Wright’s brilliant choreography, Suzanne Cranford’s outrageous costume adaptation, Vonda Bowling’s moving, dependable music, […]
By Simon Pruitt Seventeen months ago, Hannah Dorsey was at her lowest. She had just been released from a three-year prison sentence, and she didn’t have custody of her two children, or any place to stay. Dorsey searched for a home for weeks before finding Exodus Ministries, an organization that provides counsel and housing to […]