Volunteers join forces to plant deep roots

Volunteers join forces to plant deep roots

For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) volunteers collaborated with White Rock Lake Foundation this past weekend to plant 50 trees in White Rock Lake Park. The groups will be splitting the irrigation costs to ensure the trees’ viability. Both organizations are 501(c)(3) nonprofits dedicated to the preservation of White Rock Lake and its surrounding […]

Children benefit from CASAblanca party

Children benefit from CASAblanca party

By Roseanne Lewis The ice that hit Dallas melted just in time for Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca party to get hot Saturday night. The event was a fundraiser for the children served by Dallas CASA, who have experienced abuse or neglect and been placed in the protective care of the state. Dallas CASA’s trained […]

Olive Oil Polenta Cake

Olive Oil Polenta Cake

1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup instant polenta 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/3 cups sugar Heat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan […]

DCT lends stage to T3’s new show

DCT lends stage to T3’s new show

By Shari Goldstein Stern Seven evening and matinee performances of Theatre 3’s (T3) “Maytag Virgin” still remain for those who have been told it’s a jaunt of dramedy that shouldn’t be missed. Whitney Latrice Coulter, Dallas artist and Ursuline Academy of Dallas performing arts teacher, skillfully directs.  This T3 production is staged at Bryant Hall […]

Show displays power of storytelling

Show displays power of storytelling

By Becky Mayad Culminating a multi-year series celebrating Texas-based contemporary Asian women artists, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas will present JooYoung Choi: Songs of Resilience from the Tapestry of Faith. Featuring the works of a Houston-based multidisciplinary artist whose paintings, videos, sculptures, animations, music and installations merge […]

PGA of America finds Frisco fabulous

PGA of America finds Frisco fabulous

By David Mullen On February 11, the Omni PGA Frisco Resort celebrated its topping out with a milestone ceremony. Slated to open in spring 2023, the property will boast 510 luxury guest rooms and Texas ranch homes, three swimming pools, 12 dining establishments, retail and two championship golf courses, representing a $520 million investment. It […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 7

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 7

Feb. 8 – 2:40 a.m. 11900 Block, Garden Terrace Dr. (75243) Capital Murder: The suspect shot and killed the complainant and then stole his property.  Feb. 8 – 7 p.m. 7200 Block, Holly Hill Dr. (75231) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s apartment and stole his television.  Feb. 9 – […]

A Red Ribbon Day!

By Nancy Black My mouth dropped open in disbelief on Tuesday as I worked at my desk while listening to the national evening news. Especially because the tone of voice of the anchor was so calm and nonchalant, like what he was reporting was no big deal. “A woman was cured of HIV, the virus […]