Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 35

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 35

August 23 – 12:42 a.m. 10300 Block White Rock Trl. (75238)  Evading Arrest: Suspect evaded police officer for a traffic stop. August 23 – 8 p.m. 9600 Block Wickersham Rd. (75238)  Burglary of a Vehicle: Unknown suspect stole work equipment from the bed of a pick-up. August 23 – 8:10 p.m. 11500 Block Leisure Dr. […]

Council says: Flip your script

Council says: Flip your script

By Deborah Brown Steve Brown, Real Estate Editor of The Dallas Morning News, has been announced as a featured speaker for The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) 18th  Annual Economic Summit.  This year’s summit will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Country Club (1912 […]

Selena tribute band part of celebration

Selena tribute band part of celebration

To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates its fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11. Highlights include its signature Quinceañera Fashion Show, live musical performances from Havana NRG and Selena tribute band, Bidi Bidi Banda, cooking demonstrations, food and vendors. Presented by Bank […]

Community awaits opening of finished park

Community awaits opening of finished park

By Simon Pruitt Rick Oden Skate Park lies at the edge of a sleepy road in south Garland. The park has been completed for nearly a year, yet it remains completely untouched. DFW’s skating community has been largely left in the dark by the City of Garland and its Parks and Rec department regarding updates […]

Luka joins lineup for annual event

Luka joins lineup for annual event

By Taylor Mayad Game, set, match! Dirk Nowitzki has achieved basketball greatness, sold out charity baseball games and, this fall, will pay homage to his first love — tennis. Returning after a three-year break, the beloved NBA champ and Dallas Maverick favorite will host the fifth annual Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic on Sunday, […]

And the winners are

And the winners are

It has finally arrived, the moment y’all have been waiting for — the highly anticipated verdict that signifies the ultimate accomplishment in Fair food. The 18th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was a battle for the ages. After tasting all 10 foods and carefully evaluating each item, the all-star panel of judges tallied their scores […]

Bold Idea closing digital skills gap

Bold Idea closing digital skills gap

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Robyn Brown In a technology-focused world, few academic subjects offer more potential for impact and innovation than computer science. However, girls and Black and Latinx students have historically been underrepresented in computer science education and consistently experience gaps in access to rigorous STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning opportunities […]

Greek-Style Quinoa Pilaf

Greek-Style Quinoa Pilaf

2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped  1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup rinsed quinoa  1 1/4 cups water  5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces)  1/2 cup crumbled feta Salt and pepper  In a large deep skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to […]

DART looking for passionate, dedicated bus operators

DART looking for passionate, dedicated bus operators

By Gordon Shattles Through September 30, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has increased the sign-on bonus for new Bus Operators with an active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to $3,500.  With DART’s redesigned bus network providing greater frequency and longer hours, as well as better access to jobs, DART is hiring passionate and motivated bus student […]

Commonplace accepted in college football

Commonplace accepted in college football

By David Mullen The Associated Press college football poll is out, and there are some surprises. The University of Pittsburgh is first, followed by Washington, Alabama, Nebraska and North Carolina. The SMU Mustangs have been picked sixth, followed by Georgia, Penn State, Oklahoma and USC. Sorry. Call it the old college prank. That AP preseason […]