October 17, 1950 — January 15, 2023 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Roderick Roy MacElwain passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 15 following a heroic battle with cancer. Roderick impacted the lives of virtually […]
After receiving more than 400 entries from across the country, the top winners of the 27th “Best in Show — Carroll Harris Simms National Black Art Competition and Exhibition” were recently announced and will be on view through March 21 at the African American Museum, Dallas, in historic Fair Park. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, […]
Gently used formal wear could make a local teen’s prom night an unforgettable experience. Comerica Bank is collecting gently used and clean prom dresses and formal wear for local teens who dream of a special prom night. For many teens who have experienced abuse or neglect and who are living in the protective care of […]
By Katie Mudd The Magdalen House, a nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no-cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles, proudly announces the 2023 slate of board members. “We are beyond grateful to welcome our 2023 slate of board members,” said Lisa Kroencke, executive director of The Magdalen House. […]
By David Mullen For most television outlets, the price of broadcasting rights for professional sports became cost prohibitive. That created an inventory of cultural competitions, dating back to shows like ABC’s “Battle of the Network Stars” or CBS’s “Survivor.” At any given time on the channels of ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network and regional […]
By Nancy George It’s hidden history for most people that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at SMU March 17, 1966, at the invitation of the Student Senate. His remarks transfixed the standing-room only audience of SMU students, faculty and staff and changed the lives of students who had the opportunity to meet him. Fifty-seven […]
Cake layer: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup hot water Truffle layer: 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/4 cups […]
January 31 — 3:45 a.m. 7500 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Burglary with Forced Entry: Suspects broke in through front of building, attempting to steal an ATM. January 31 — 5:30 p.m. 2600 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: Suspect shot at complainant with a pellet gun. February 1 — 1:05 […]
By Jane Brust Robert Allen has assumed the role of chief executive officer for Pipeline Health System, LLC, as the company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. Allen brings more than three decades of executive-level experience in the healthcare industry to the CEO role. His experience includes roles at stand-alone facilities in both for-profit […]