Unique friendship leads to book, film fest

Unique friendship leads to book, film fest

By Judy Babb Turtle Creek resident, film maker and actress Cheryl Allison hunkered down at the end of March 2020 as the pandemic lockdown started. Separated from friends and family and trying to lessen the gloom settling over many, she followed instructions to get outside. She chose to take daily walks by Turtle Creek. She […]

Junior League working to preserve history

Junior League working to preserve history

By Brynn Bagot The Junior League of Dallas (JLD), Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House, City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture and other community partners joined together on February 9 on what would have been the renowned Dallas Civil Rights Leader’s 120th birthday, to celebrate her life, legacy and the collective efforts […]

Parade is back after pandemic pause

Parade is back after pandemic pause

By Chris Kelly The Greenville Avenue Area Business Association (GAABA) is proud to announce the return of the 41st Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival on Saturday, March 12, presented by the Dallas Mavericks — the parade’s top sponsor since 2016. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Greenville Avenue at Blackwell Street and […]

Lake eagles regroup after nest falls

Lake eagles regroup after nest falls

Nick and Nora, the White Rock Lake eagles, lost their nest on Tuesday. They are pictured above, sitting on a branch next to the broken limb that held their nest. It was heartbreaking to watch them fly around looking for it for what seemed hours. So many of us have loved watching this pair over […]

Order eatable love now

Order eatable love now

By Ariana Hajibashi With all the pressure that Valentine’s Day brings (finding a date, finding the right gift), at least you won’t have to worry about dinner this year, because Greenville Avenue Pizza Company is handling that via their special heart-shaped pizzas.  GAPCo’s Pizza Slayers will be in the kitchen forming dough into hearts, which […]

Roasted Cauliflower with Zhoug

Roasted Cauliflower with Zhoug

1 pound cauliflower florets  3 jalapeños, seeded 1 cup cilantro, tightly packed 1 cup fresh parsley, tightly packed 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup roasted salted almonds 1/2 Tsp cumin 1/2 Tsp coriander 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for cauliflower  Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. Line a sheet […]

Black artists featured in SMU exhibit

Black artists featured in SMU exhibit

By Nancy George Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum and his wife, Jessica, are lending 10 paintings from their art collection to SMU’s Hamon Arts Library for an exhibit Feb. 18 through May 22. Each piece represents a unique visual narrative of the Black experience.     “We are sharing these pieces from our collection […]

NFL has big boots to fill

NFL has big boots to fill

By David Mullen The term “too big for one’s boots” can be traced back to the mid-1800s. It may be more applicable to the National Football League in 2022 than when attributed to frontiersman Davy Crockett. For the NFL, the week before the Super Bowl is supposed to be full of celebration and anticipation. Instead, […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 6

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 6

Feb. 1 – Midnight 5400 Block, Bryan St. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s windshield with a rock.  Feb. 1 – 1:15 p.m. 12800 Block, Whispering Hills Dr. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant.  Feb. 1 – 4:07 p.m. 6100 Block, Retail Rd. […]

In Memoriam — Larry Mead

In Memoriam — Larry Mead

December 13, 1964 – February 5, 2022 By Shari Goldstein Stern Larry Mead was still a young man when he passed away Saturday, February 5 in a house fire in far East Dallas.  The Texas native graduated from North Mesquite High School. He did coursework at Eastfield College, and then earned an associate degree in […]