More families volunteering to help

More families volunteering to help

The For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) office will be open on Saturday, July 9 at 8 a.m. for a drive-thru only (do not get out of your vehicle) Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up event. Bring your family, a group or come solo, but be sure to stop by the office first for supplies. To […]

Architects turn work into play(houses)

Architects turn work into play(houses)

By Rosanne Lewis Parade of Playhouses, the signature event for Dallas Court Appointed Special Advocates (Dallas CASA), will be open at NorthPark Center July 15-31. The 27th annual fundraising and awareness event, presented this year by Crest Cadillac / Crest INFINITI / Crest Volvo, features custom designed and built children’s playhouses on display and available […]

Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken

Spice mix:  2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper  6 tablespoons granulated garlic  1/4 cup paprika  1/4 cup onion powder  2 tablespoons brown sugar  2 tablespoons kosher salt  1 tablespoon black pepper  Chicken: 1 (3 to 4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 10 serving pieces, each breast split in half  5 cups buttermilk, divided   1 tablespoon […]

Physician prescribes plan for marathon

Physician prescribes plan for marathon

By David Mullen Dr. Logan Sherman is a chiropractic sports practitioner who has his feet clearly on the ground.  A pacesetter in the science of marathon running preparation, he won the 2015 Dallas Marathon and is a three-time winner of the Dallas Half-Marathon.   Dr. Sherman, 36, spends most of his time at Sherman Sport […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 26

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 26

June 21 – 5:30 p.m. 4300 Block, Concho St. (75206)  Auto Theft: Unknown suspect removed the tail lights from complainant’s Ford F-250. June 21 – 6:45 p.m. 10200 Block, San Lorenzo Ave.  (75228)  Carrying an Unlawful Weapon: Arrested person had possession of marijuana and a handgun inside a vehicle. June 21 – 9:30 p.m. 3200 […]

Independence Day?

By Nancy Black It’s hard to get excited for Fourth of July when you feel like your independence is at stake. To think that my children’s generation will have fewer rights than mine, well that’s just mindboggling. My journalism mentor was Vivian Castleberry. She was the first female editor at The Dallas Times Herald beginning […]

Exhibit explores dark history of Fair Park

Exhibit explores dark history of Fair Park

The history of Fair Park comes with a troubling narrative of racism, segregation and government neglect. Artstillery, a local arts-based nonprofit, heard the stories of the neighborhood residents and are providing a platform for them to be told. Through hundreds of hours of interviews, Artstillery has created a brand-new, free of charge immersive experience titled, […]

Artist shows the better, faster way

Artist shows the better, faster way

Nadia Nesich, a seventh-grade student at Pegasus School of Liberal Arts & Sciences in Dallas, is this year’s Best of Show winner in Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) annual Student Art Contest. Nadia’s artwork is based on this year’s theme, “DART’s New Bus Network: Simpler. Better. Faster. Easier!,” which asked young artists where they would […]

Pet parents need to do Daycare homework

Pet parents need to do Daycare homework

By Dr. Beth Leermakers For dog lovers, choosing the right dog daycare and boarding facility is important. Your dog’s happiness and well-being depend on it.  While the facilities are important, the staff make or break the daycare center. I was appalled to see a local dog daycare employee immediately put a newly-rescued shelter puppy in […]

City prepares for powerful display of lights

City prepares for powerful display of lights

On Monday, July 4, buildings supporting the nonprofit group Honors Our Heroes will Light Up Downtown Dallas in red, white and blue as a symbol of hope, gratitude and respect for police, fire-rescue and military. This luminous, powerful lighting display has been designed to embody steadfast support for these heroes. Additionally, in honor and memory […]