Vol. 17, No. 36 — September 4-10, 2026
Quick Pickled Okra with Ancho
1 pound fresh okra 1 ancho chile, seeded and torn into 1-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds 2 cups apple cider vinegar (5 percent acidity) 2 cups water 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Wash 2 quart jars and lids and let air dry. Wash okra […]
Student tackles food insecurities
By Nancy George When a suspected gas explosion displaced families from a Dallas apartment complex, SMU senior Bailey Kamau (pictured) learned first-hand how a nonprofit springs into action to help. Bailey was interning just blocks away at Mission Oak Cliff, which became a hub for the displaced families, organizing and distributing community donations. It was […]
Donation enriches museum’s holdings
By Taylor Mayad Powell The Meadows Museum and Bridwell Library at SMU have received a major gift from the family of Robert Tonti and Tina Tonti, who amassed an extraordinary collection of modern, postwar and contemporary art over the past three decades. The newly acquired works significantly expand the holdings of the Meadows Museum, which […]
Dallas Opera brings love to new season
By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera (TDO) kicks off its 2026/2027 Season with a new-to-Dallas production of Gaetano Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” on October 9, at the Winspear Opera House. In Donizetti’s beloved 1832 comic opera, a hopeless romantic swoons for the town’s “it girl,” but she doesn’t even notice him. Along comes a […]
Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 35
Aug. 24 Midnight 2200 Block Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon: Arrested person had an unholstered handgun in his lap. Aug. 24 3:30 p.m. 10000 Block Royal Ln. (75238) Criminal Mischief: Suspect damaged a glass panel with a mallet. Aug. 24 1 p.m. 1800 Block N. Hall St. (75204) Harassment/Repeated Electronic Communication/Threat: Suspect repeatedly […]
Writer’s Garden luncheon set for 11/10
By Sharon Adams One of the most anticipated events of the fall is A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the event benefits the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the development and maintenance of A Woman’s Garden, the centerpiece garden of the […]
Party to help provide Patriot PAWS
Patriot PAWS will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a glamorous Roaring Twenties-themed Gala, Paws & Pearls, on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Edison’s, located at 1724 Cockrell Avenue in Dallas. The milestone event will commemorate two decades of connecting Veterans with highly trained Service Dogs at no cost, while bringing […]
Iconic dinosaur fossils part of Labor Day fun
This Labor Day weekend, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science invites families, dinosaur enthusiasts and curious explorers to travel back in time for a prehistoric celebration packed with dinosaur-themed fun. Throughout the holiday weekend, guests can enjoy interactive activities, specialty food and beverages and hands-on experiences inspired by some of the most fascinating creatures […]
New exhibit heartfelt tribute to Dallas musicians
From Bath House Staff Reports The Bath House Cultural Center presents La Guitarrizma!, an exhibition celebrating guitars, guitarists and the enduring cultural impact of stringed instruments. Dallas has long been home to extraordinary guitarists whose talent has enriched the city’s musical identity. From buskers performing on street corners to local and regional bands, and from […]