By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has raced to reveal its keynote speaker for the 37th Annual Luncheon: Allyson Felix, who reigns as the most decorated American Track & Field Athlete of all time after winning her bronze and gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Themed “Transforming Communities,” this year’s event will take […]
Former East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Member Denise Aver-Phillips was in town this past week for a special dedication. Avers-Phillips and her husband, Steven, gifted the new Avers-Phillips Art Gallery to The Vista on the CC Young campus. Avers is the former vice president of community outreach for the senior living community. She […]
CC Young Senior Living will kick off its new partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of North Texas by hosting a public information session for those interested on Friday, Aug. 19, from 10-11 a.m. at The Point on CC Young’s campus. Adults age 50 and better are invited to attend […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers My previous column featured low-cost vaccination and spay neuter clinics. These clinics offer terrific options for wellness/preventative services, but they don’t provide treatment for illnesses and injuries. My animal rescue friends shared several full-service vet clinics in the DFW area that are more affordable. Disclaimer: I didn’t compare prices at these […]
By Simon Pruitt Last Tuesday, July 19, marked the final date in the Bath House Cultural Center’s “Lakefront Live!” concert series. Beginning on April 5, the center has hosted free bi-weekly shows from local artists. “We’ve had at least 100 people for each concert.” says Jessica Trevizo, general manager of the Bath House. “We’ve seen […]
ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL By Sharon Adams Mr. Vanderquack Junior, a large stuffed duck toy with a dedicated following of Jeep owners and enthusiasts, is on a mission to go to every state in the United States raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He visited Dallas last spring and will return on Thursday […]
6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas 1 pound fettuccine, cooked per package directions, 1/2 cup cooking water reserved 1/2 cup mint leaves, torn In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden brown and starting to crisp. Add onion and cook until […]
By Karissa Condoianis Announced in 2018, the million servings mission committed the State Fair of Texas and its signature program, Big Tex Urban Farms to grow and donate one million servings to the local community. In less than four years, the State Fair of Texas has made that goal a reality – donating 1,000,000 servings […]
By Carrie Dyer United to Learn (U2L), a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with Dallas ISD elementary schools to accelerate student achievement and grow purposeful leaders, is gearing up for the new school year by fulfilling thousands of teachers’ supply requests. Learning Launch, U2L’s annual supply and resource drive, equips Dallas elementary schools and classrooms for […]
By Melissa Grych There are tremendous health benefits to being outdoors during the summer months, from soaking up some vitamin D that the sun provides to the beneficial low-impact exercise you can get in a pool. However, there also are some dangers to consider. Avoid heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion can affect anyone, but especially young […]