By Nancy George Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum and his wife, Jessica, are lending 10 paintings from their art collection to SMU’s Hamon Arts Library for an exhibit Feb. 18 through May 22. Each piece represents a unique visual narrative of the Black experience. “We are sharing these pieces from our collection […]
By David Mullen The term “too big for one’s boots” can be traced back to the mid-1800s. It may be more applicable to the National Football League in 2022 than when attributed to frontiersman Davy Crockett. For the NFL, the week before the Super Bowl is supposed to be full of celebration and anticipation. Instead, […]
Feb. 1 – Midnight 5400 Block, Bryan St. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s windshield with a rock. Feb. 1 – 1:15 p.m. 12800 Block, Whispering Hills Dr. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant. Feb. 1 – 4:07 p.m. 6100 Block, Retail Rd. […]
December 13, 1964 – February 5, 2022 By Shari Goldstein Stern Larry Mead was still a young man when he passed away Saturday, February 5 in a house fire in far East Dallas. The Texas native graduated from North Mesquite High School. He did coursework at Eastfield College, and then earned an associate degree in […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Animals are good for the mind, body and soul. Studies have shown that spending time with dogs, cats, fish and horses reduces stress and blood pressure. Interacting with animals increases several happiness chemicals, including endorphins (natural painkillers), oxytocin (the love hormone) and serotonin (a mood stabilizer). To take advantage of these […]
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces its springtime programming in A Tasteful Place (ATP) with plenty of cooking and floral demonstrations, gardening talks, events and classes. There are also paid workshops and cooking classes of all kinds for child and parent/caregiver, couples and individuals. In A Tasteful Place, a 3.5-acre potager garden inspired by the […]
The Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Annual Polar Plunge is on February 19 at 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Dream2Walk Foundation. Participants who choose to jump in the cold water donate $10 to the cause. Plungers will receive a goodie bag filled with awesome stuff and three free beers from Deep Ellum Brewery. Raffles, […]
By Katrina Craycroft In the coming weeks, Metroplex high school students will select their courses for the 2022-2023 academic year. Electives allow each student to tailor his or her high school experience, but graduation requires credit in a few key subjects. Language arts, math, social studies and science may reflexively come to mind, but let […]
