Emergency grants available

Emergency grants available

The Dallas Mavericks announced on August 2, 2022 that the Mavs Foundation will grant $150,000 in emergency funding to nonprofits supporting those impacted by dangerous heat and rising costs of living for working families. The funds will support programs to donate AC units and cooling centers for Dallas’ record-breaking heat, organizations providing rent and utilities […]

Backpacks and happy days

Backpacks and happy days

By Sharon Adams Rainbow Days hosted its 31st annual Back-to-School Celebration on Wednesday. Chaired by Carol Welwood and Honorary Chair Josh Howard, retired NBA All-Star in partnership with CAPTRUST, Title Sponsor, Lone Star Monarchs and numerous individual and corporate donors, Rainbow Days’ 31st Annual Back-to-School Celebration provided new backpacks, school supplies and uniforms to more […]

Dallas’ heat melts senses while ‘Frozen’ thaws hearts

Dallas’ heat melts senses while ‘Frozen’ thaws hearts

By Shari Goldstein Stern From the first notes of the orchestra’s swelling overture, followed by rhythmic vocals in tongue, it’s likely that “Frozen” has a connection to the same genius that brought Tony-winners “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” to Broadway and stages around the world. Disney, perhaps? Disney’s Tony-nominated Best Musical opened by Broadway Dallas […]

Pecan Shortcakes

Pecan Shortcakes

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour  1 cup chopped pecans  1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder  1/2 teaspoon baking soda  1/4 teaspoon kosher salt  1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces  1 cup cold buttermilk  Whipped cream and  berries, for serving In the bowl of a food processor, add flour, […]

Harmonies come to life in smash hit

Harmonies come to life in smash hit

By Haley DiFonzo Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) are thrilled to announce that single tickets for the Broadway smash hit musical “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life And Times Of The Temptations,” will go on sale Friday, July 29. Tickets will be available online at BroadwayDallas.org and by phone at 800-982-2787. “Ain’t Too […]

Actor inspired by play’s character

Actor inspired by play’s character

By Shari Goldstein Stern On the heels (and toes) of last month’s flashy Garland Summer Musicals’ (GSM) production of “42nd St.,” the final show of the theatre’s season is “Legally Blonde,” which opened last weekend and will run through Sunday, July 31. This current and final show of GSM’s summer line-up is produced by Patty […]

NFL free-for-all comes with price

NFL free-for-all comes with price

By David Mullen At one time, the National Football League had the strictest blackout policy of televised home games of any of the major professional sports leagues. With the introduction of a new NFL-owned app, watching your favorite team live has become a free-for-all. But being the NFL, all-access broadcasts will not be free at […]

Crime Watch — July 29 – August 4, 2022

Crime Watch — July 29 – August 4, 2022

July 19 – 9 a.m. 9700 Block, Walnut St. (75243)  Criminal Trespass Warning: Suspect disrupted business operations and bothered the customers.  July 19 – 11:18 a.m. 8700 Block, La Prada Dr. (75228)  Assault with Bodily Injury: Suspect hit victim in the face with a closed fist. July 19 – 9:20 p.m. 5900 Block, Melody Ln. […]