The Peak to follow 130 years of tradition

The Peak to follow 130 years of tradition

By Elizabeth Lenart Sunny skies set the tone for a perfect celebration on November 17 as more than 125 guests gathered for a monumental celebration at Juliette Fowler Communities. Festivities observed the 130th anniversary of the beloved housing community in East Dallas and the dedication of its newest building, The Peak, a $24 million, 144-unit, […]

Love is theme for Chorale’s holiday

Love is theme for Chorale’s holiday

The Turtle Creek Chorale, the most recorded male chorus in the world, will close its 42nd season with two performances of “Love is All You Need” this December. The program will focus on what the holiday season is all about — love! Whether Dallasites are surrounded by love from family, from chosen family, or from […]

Family Day part of Christmas marketplace

Family Day part of Christmas marketplace

By Taylor Mayad Celebrating Black artists and businesses, the annual “Christmas Music Under the Dome and Christmas Marketplace” will take place Saturday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas. The Museum is located at 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, 75210, in historic Fair Park.  Free and open to the public, the […]

Lamb and Spinach Pasta Bake

Lamb and Spinach Pasta Bake

1 pound ground lamb 5 scallions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 3 cups baby spinach  3 cups Greek yogurt 8 ounces crumbled feta, divided 1 pound cooked rigatoni  Vegetable oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 350F.  Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Add lamb and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, […]

African American community benefits from grants

African American community benefits from grants

On November 6 at Frito Lay headquarters, The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation delivered $186,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the African American community in North Texas. Organized in 2017, the mission of The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation is to honor, sustain and expand the legacy […]

Artist ready to dig in with new classes

Artist ready to dig in with new classes

From Staff Reports White Rock Artist Rebecca Boatman has started offering two-hour clay workshops in her East Dallas studio. She brings experience from teaching for 35 years in both public and private schools including North Lake, Richland and Brookhaven Colleges. The workshops include all supplies and expenses and are suitable for all levels of experience, […]

Being charitable, long-running radio host starts last

Being charitable, long-running radio host starts last

By David Mullen From Dallas City Hall Plaza at 1500 Marilla St. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m., more than 25,000 marathon and half-marathon runners representing the world will rush toward the starting line at the 50th BMW Dallas Marathon. Don’t look for New Country 96.3 morning radio host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis.   He […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 47

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 47

November 22 — 4 p.m. 4900 Block Mission Ave. (75206)  Criminal Mischief: Unknown suspect damaged mirror on complainant’s car. November 22 — 5:20 p.m. 9500 Block Forest Ln. (75243)  Criminal Mischief: Arrested person smashed patio door. November 22 — 8:35 p.m. 6100 Block Retail Rd. (75231)  Theft: Arrested person entered store and stole property. November […]

Creative couple to chair annual lunch

Creative couple to chair annual lunch

By Amity Thomas The 15th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show will be held on Monday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thompson Dallas in downtown Dallas. Artists Christy Coltrin and Brad Oldham chair the annual fundraising event benefitting The Stewpot. “No two clients at The Stewpot are […]