By Rosanne Lewis The Dallas CASA Classic raised $1.9 million for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the child victims of abuse and neglect served by the agency’s volunteers. The tournament, created 26 years ago, was jointly hosted by AT&T, Goldman Sachs and Pioneer Natural Resources. Since its inception in 1998, the tournament has […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Jazzy is probably too rambunctious for children,” I said. I’m glad I’m not a betting woman. Affectionately nicknamed “Spazzy Jazzy” by her trainer, my 8-month-old former foster puppy turned out to be wonderful with children. In fact, she’s so gentle with kids, and so well-behaved in public, that she was accepted […]
Tietze Park, a treasured park in East Dallas, caps off its centennial year with a blowout celebration on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. There will be live music, local vendors, demonstrations, a silent auction, bounce houses, face painting, gaming trucks, balloon artists, snow cones and more. It’s an opportunity to see the transformation of […]
The opening night reception of the 2024 Dia de los Muertos exhibit at the Bath House Cultural Center welcomed the family of Dallas-based actress Jeanne Evans to the event. Long-time family friend and artist Angie Bolling created an alter in tribute to Evans, who died earlier this year. The packed crowd at the annual event […]
By David Mullen The 2024-2025 NBA season begins for the Western Conference Champion Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at a sold-out American Airlines Center against the San Antonio Spurs. Professional basketball has changed dramatically since the first Dallas team, led by Geoff Huston, Jim Spanarkel, Brad Davis and head coach Dick […]
By Warren Black There would be no argument that BBQ is the official food of Texas, and no one represents BBQ at the State Fair of Texas (Fair) like the king of BBQ — Smokey John’s BBQ. John “Smokey” Reaves was a career entrepreneur from the time he turned 18. He started in the home […]
6 cups cornflakes 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips Heat oven to 375F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil. Place cornflakes in a large mixing bowl. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar and […]
October 1 — 9:40 p.m. 6800 Block Greenville Ave. (75231) Terroristic Threat with Imminent Fear of Serious Bodily Injury: An unknown suspect threatened the complainant and reached into a bag. October 1 — 10:40 p.m. 11300 Block L.B.J. Fwy. (75238) Disorderly Conduct: The complainant told police that the suspect had displayed a firearm and alarmed him. October […]