Nativity stories and carols can always be heard again and, this year, the updated Pastorela program of last year finds the Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) in the magnificent Neo Gothic National Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Invited by Rector Jesus Belmontes to present a Catholic Christmas story to parishioners and public alike, […]
What started out as several friends wanting to collect toys for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s (DCAC) toy drive in 2020, has magnified into a huge community effort. This year marks the fifth FaLaLa Lakewood Christmas Toy Drive. But it’s not just any toy drive. It’s a parade that travels through the Lakewood streets, collecting thousands […]
Congratulations to the 2024 Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year winners. The awards ceremony was during a luncheon at the Lakewood Country Club. Community and chamber members celebrated and recognized the accomplishments of these local East Dallas Businesses: Business of the Year — Half Price Books; Chairman’s Award — Comerica BusinessHQ; […]
By David Mullen The Thanksgiving dinner table is about traditions. Families and friends gather together to enjoy a decadent meal that will take 364 days (365 days in a leap year) of YouTube exercise videos to work off. It is the time to wonder how Dad’s rhetoric became so politically charged, to speculate just what […]
By Andy Morgan Drivers on Garland Road going south near the Dallas Arboretum — and those on foot or bike on the nearby White Rock Lake Trail — can expect traffic and trekking woes until at least fall 2025. In early November, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) began replacing a chain of temporary barriers […]
By Kim Cobb The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, a forum for important civic conversations that have shaped its namesake city for more than 40 years, has joined the SMU Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. The institute’s board of directors voted to give its assets to SMU, guaranteeing that its vital work will […]
By Nancy Black I was so impressed with the City of Dallas, until I wasn’t. I was so impressed when the city reached out to my neighbors and me regarding the erosion in the creek bed behind our homes. We learned the city has hired a fancy engineering firm to build an erosion control barrier. […]
November 12 — 7:05 p.m. 5900 Block E. Northwest Hwy. (75231) Disorderly Conduct: An unknown suspect took a walk while naked, offending the complainant. November 12 — 10:06 p.m. 5800 Block Marquita Ave. (75206) Driving While Intoxicated: The arrested person was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and ran a stop sign on a public street. November […]
By Anna Kurian The DART team is excited to announce the launch of their 2025 Student Art Contest. Now in its 28th year, this beloved tradition invites North Texas students from kindergarten through 12th grade to submit original artwork for the chance to win amazing prizes and potentially see their creations featured on DART vehicles. […]
1 honeynut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chili oil or sriracha 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch lacinato kale, cut into 1-inch strips 3 cups cooked wild rice 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish Vegetable oil Kosher salt and […]