‘Cheers’ of East Dallas has heart, soul, rock ‘n roll

‘Cheers’ of East Dallas has heart, soul, rock ‘n roll

By Shari Goldstein Stern A British Invasion in Dallas 75238? What does that sound like in 2022? Look like?  Tucked away in a cozy, Lake Highlands strip center, Lone Star Roadhouse (LSR) has attracted thousands of patrons from the ’hood throughout the years, although fans from across zip codes learned long ago that the E. […]

Team’s confidence grows as season begins

Team’s confidence grows as season begins

By Katrina Craycroft This past weekend, Dallas United Crew (DUC) concluded a successful American Youth Cup Series 1 (AYC1) Regatta at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Fla. The venue will once again host USRowing’s Youth National Championship, and the AYC1 offers crews familiarity with the course and a chance to face top-ranked teams. AYC1 was […]

Member working for equity, not equality

Member working for equity, not equality

By Judy Babb Dallas City Council District 7 edges up to Mesquite, just short of Town East Mall, snugs up against downtown and includes Fair Park. Its communities are diverse — some middle class, others obviously poor. That’s where Dallas District 7 City Councilman Adam Bazaldua does his work.  His council assistant, Ryan Davis, called […]

Tex-Mex Fried Rice

Tex-Mex Fried Rice

4 cups leftover cooked rice 1 cup pico de gallo 3 green onions, sliced 1 cup diced cooked meat  1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1/2 cup cooked black beans  2 eggs, scrambled Vegetable oil Salt and pepper  Cilantro and lime wedges, for serving  Add 2 tablespoons oil to large skillet […]

Creative pioneers make visitors stop, think

Creative pioneers make visitors stop, think

By Becky Mayad Did you know that the three-light traffic light was invented by an African American? Or that laser cataract surgery was invented by a female African American ophthalmologist? And that Richard Bowie Spikes devised the first automatic transmission? Opening this week at the African American Museum, Dallas, the “African-American Pioneers in Science, Technology, […]

Coaching couple have recipe for success

Coaching couple have recipe for success

By Shaelyn Stone Dallas based White Rock Rowing, home to the most high school level national championship titles in the central region, recently made two major transitions to its coaching staff as it welcomed acclaimed coaches Christopher Leonard and Ann Couwenhoven as the men’s and women’s varsity head coaches, respectively. Since their arrival, the program […]

Collection that’s one in a million (dollars)

Collection that’s one in a million (dollars)

By David Mullen A modern office building rests inconspicuously off Valley View Lane and State Highway 183 in the shadow of the control towers of DFW Airport. It is the world headquarters of Heritage Auctions, the home base to a first-class collection of sports and historical memorabilia that is the envy of collectors everywhere.  In […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 8

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 8

Feb. 15 – 8 a.m. 1900 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s scooter.  Feb. 16 – 12:50 p.m. 9600 Block, Skillman St. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect assaulted the complainant while displaying a weapon.  Feb. 16 – 5:54 p.m. 2600 Block, […]

DART offers free rides for VOTE22

DART offers free rides for VOTE22

By Gordon Shattles Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is providing free transportation to polling locations on the day of the Texas primary elections, Tuesday, March 1. Voters can ride at no charge on all DART buses, trains, the Dallas Streetcar, GoLink, Paratransit Services and the TRE between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station.  No […]