It’s not just about ‘Frys’ at Jack’s

It’s not just about ‘Frys’ at Jack’s

By Shari Goldstein Stern When you’re pumping ketchup over your annual Jack’s French Frys fix at this year’s State Fair of Texas (the Fair), you may overlook the menus behind the counter and miss out on some of Jack’s additional dynamite offerings. In fact, some of those are award winners that you may have never […]

Opera to livestream

Opera to livestream

The Dallas Opera (TDO) kicks off their 65th Anniversary season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” the first of four new-to-Dallas productions to take the stage in 2022/2023. The production, directed by Tomer Zvulun and starring a cast of today’s most celebrated singers, including George Gagnidze (TDO debut), Madison Leonard (TDO debut), René Barbera, Raymond Aceto and Nadia […]

Save the date for annual event

Save the date for annual event

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Casa Linda Plaza for the annual tree lighting and holiday party. It is on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Casa Linda Plaza, located at Buckner Boulevard and Garland Road. There will be food and gift specials throughout the center and activities for kids […]

DUC wins the night in OKC

DUC wins the night in OKC

By Katrina Craycroft After a long, hot summer of training, Dallas United Crew’s (DUC) Varsity crews are ready to race. The Head of the Oklahoma, now in its 18th year, is the traditional start of regional racing and draws teams from as far as Houston, California and Wisconsin. Unique to this venue, the top six […]

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts

1/2 cup Korean gochujang. 3 tablespoons  vegetable oil, divided   1/4 cup coconut aminos   3 tablespoons honey  1 pound Brussels sprouts, quartered  Whisk together gochujang, 1 tablespoon oil, coconut aminos, and honey in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt.  Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining oil to the pan, […]

Mascot Rowdy has an image problem

Mascot Rowdy has an image problem

By David Mullen The Dallas Cowboys has an image problem. More specifically, the image of the Dallas Cowboys has an image problem. Sports Handle (sportshandle.com), a website that defines itself as “the home for information on the legal U.S. sports wagering industry — legislation, business and policy,” asked more than 1,000 fans to rank professional […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 39

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 39

September 21 – 2:38 p.m. 9500 Block Forest Ln. (75243)  Accident Involving Damage to a Vehicle: Unknown suspect sideswiped U.S. Postal van and fled. September 21 – 5:30 p.m. 11000 Block Garland Rd. (75218)  Running a Gambling Operation: Suspects were managing a gambling place. September 21 – 10 p.m. 2300 Block N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204)  […]

Donors celebrate local nonprofits

Donors celebrate local nonprofits

By Carrie Dyer Communities Foundation of Texas’ 14th North Texas Giving Day presented by Amazon closed out its annual 18-hour day of giving, with more than $62 million raised by givers near and far. More than 94,000 donors rallied together for more than 3,200 participating nonprofits across a 20-county region.  “We are honored to serve […]

Perot offers adult fun

Perot offers adult fun

Every Thursday night through Oct. 13, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science offers an adults-only chance to explore at Thursdays on Tap from 6-10 p.m. Guests ages 21+ can enjoy after-hours access to the Museum, plus a lively outdoor scene to eat, drink and play. Inside, guests get access to all five levels of […]