By Carrie Dyer United to Learn (U2L), a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with Dallas ISD elementary schools to accelerate student achievement and grow purposeful leaders, will kick off three days of its annual Community Campus Day (CCD) event on Friday, January 20. The subsequent Community Campus Days will be held on March 4 and April […]
By David Mullen Guard Nick Van Exel played for six NBA teams in 13 years, primarily with the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks. With the Mavs, he played in 100 games and averaged 12.7 points and 4.3 assists per game. At 6-foot-1, he was not a rebounder, averaging less than 3 rebounds […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce honored one of its own this week. Dr. Chuck Kobdish (pictured above on the left), of BackMenders Chiropractic with Care, received the group’s Chairman’s Award during a luncheon at Lakewood Country Club. The honor is given annually to a member based on their professional experience, contributions to the […]
From Staff Reports Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with NorthPark Center and the Crow Museum on Saturday, January 21. Lunar New Year celebrations generate excitement throughout the world, especially in Asia. Typically lasting about 15 days, Lunar New Year inspires the most important and festive holiday of the year. Lunar New Year is based […]
3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced 1 pound ground lamb 3 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes 2 cups chicken stock 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Salt and pepper In a Dutch oven or large saucepan over […]
By Becky Mayad Shades of blue representing Earth and one of Gershwin’s most iconic works are celebrated as the Lone Star Wind Orchestra (LSWO) rings in the new year with “Rhapsodies in Blue” on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Eisemann Center, located at 2351 Performance Dr. in Richardson. Under the direction of […]
By Shelby Homiston The Dallas Opera begins the new year with the return of the annual Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Family Recital featuring Chinese soprano Ying Fang (pictured above) and pianist Ken Noda. Audiences can join the celebrated pair for an afternoon of song on Sunday, January 15 at 2 p.m. at the […]
January 3 — 4:30 p.m. 10800 Block Woodmeadow Pkwy. (75228) Car Theft: Suspect broke window, punched lock, then damaged the column so badly that the vehicle could not be stolen. January 3 — 6:17 p.m. 9000 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Traffic Violation/Racing on a Highway: Arrested person attempted to out-pace another vehicle by driving 97 […]
By Nancy Black The Beatles were wrong. I adore the iconic musical group but when they sang, “Love is all you need,” they did not quite get it right. Yes, in my humble opinion, love is the most important feeling all living beings can experience. But it is not all we need. Sometimes we need […]