District shows true colors

District shows true colors

In celebration of national LGBTQ+ Pride Month, join the Dallas Arts District on Friday, June 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight for pride-themed tours, performances, story time, movies, local artists, food trucks, makers and artisans, drag shows, runways, outdoor activities and more! This festival is free and family friendly. The Arts District is the largest […]

Local culinary scene creates community

Local culinary scene creates community

The most significant thing about food is it unites people. The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a panel discussion with individuals who continue to contribute to the vibrancy that characterizes the East Dallas food scene by staying true to their brand and to their community. These individuals find common ground […]

Positive habits can replace unwanted behavior

Positive habits can replace unwanted behavior

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Train a cat? Seriously? Yes. Cats do tend to be independent, but they are receptive to positive reinforcement training methods — especially if you start when they’re kittens. A friend’s cat, Pudge, participates in professional training sessions with the dogs, acing skills like “sit” and “place.”  Training your kitten is a […]

Woodies dedicated to benevolence

Woodies dedicated to benevolence

By Juliana Mitchell The Woodies is a well-known group on the CC Young campus that has significantly contributed to the organization and the community through their carved creations. Most recently, they hand carved a beautiful wooden sculpture to commemorate the special centennial anniversary of CC Young. This commemorative project serves as a representation of the […]

Pop up market part of Pride in Bloom

Pop up market part of Pride in Bloom

By Terry Lendecker The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month in the garden. Guests are invited on Saturday, June 11 to savor items in the curated local Pride Pop-up Market in the Main Garden entry plaza. They may also visit the new mural installation featuring artists MOM and Will Heron, who are […]

Crawfish & Sausage Jambalaya

Crawfish & Sausage Jambalaya

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon creole seasoning 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 pound andouille, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 pound peeled crawfish tails 3 cups […]

Pearlman goes ‘Broadway our Way’

Pearlman goes ‘Broadway our Way’

By Shari Goldstein Stern June 9 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater Uptown Players (UP) promises to pull out all the stops as expected when the annual “Broadway Our Way” (BOW) returns for the weekend. Dallas actor Randy Pearlman is excited to be in the UP cast again for one of his favorite shows. This is […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 21

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 21

May 16 — 2:12 p.m. 8300 Block, Park Ln. (75231) Harassment: Suspect repeatedly harassed female complainant over the phone and in person at a restaurant.  May 16 — 10:45 p.m.  5300 Block, N. Central Expwy. (75206) Auto Theft: Suspect stole a car by conning valet parking. May 17 — 9:50 a.m. 6700 Block, Eastridge Dr. […]

Changes for Stars begin behind bench

Changes for Stars begin behind bench

By David Mullen The National Hockey League in general and the Dallas Stars in particular have never been known for “transparency,” today’s overused political term assuring that there is nothing to hide. Player pain is often approximated. “An upper body injury” could mean anything from a broken thumb to a fractured clavicle to appendicitis. “A […]