Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 50

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 50

Dec. 16 – 6:15 p.m. 5100 Block, Bryan St. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant, who was delivering food.  Dec. 17 – 5:06 a.m. 10200 Block, Ferguson Rd. (75228) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspect stole the complainant’s money while threatening to injure the complainant.  Dec. […]

ExxonMobil contributes 50K!

ExxonMobil contributes 50K!

By Rosanne Lewis Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation, presented $50,000 to Dallas CASA to support the organization’s advocacy for abused and neglected children in protective care in Texas. The contribution marks the 16th annual ExxonMobil Chairman’s Gift, which is given during the holidays to support deserving nonprofit organizations in […]

ArtPark offers unique NYE views

ArtPark offers unique NYE views

As 2021 winds to a close and we look forward to the New Year, Dallas-area revelers can kickoff 2022 in style at ArtPark. The fun-loving beer garden and restaurant at Trinity Groves features green turf, lawn games and a delicious menu, and the drinks are poured from shipping container bars. And on December 31, ArtPark […]

Lochland’s hosts brunch

Lochland’s hosts brunch

Lochland’s Food and Spirits rings in the New Year with complimentary party favors and a champagne toast at 6 p.m. for Irish New Year and again at midnight local time. Enjoy “old school classic cocktails” and one of the best Guinness pints in East Dallas along with the full a la carte menu. Free drawings […]

Checking pee-mail helps lower heart rates

Checking pee-mail helps lower heart rates

By Dr. Beth Leermakers While you’re thinking about your new year’s resolutions, consider what you can do to improve your pet’s health and well-being. Instead of making several changes at once, focus on one behavior or action step at a time. Here are a few suggestions: Check their ID. Too many pets that wind up […]

Overlooked workers get holiday surprises

Overlooked workers get holiday surprises

By Judy Babb For Susan Stacy, helping others is a given. She’s a licensed professional counselor and works with clients every day. But that’s not the whole of it. For more than 20 years, she’s made a habit of helping those who are often overlooked.  In 2008, she was a volunteer at a nursing home […]

Elle Realty coat drive benefits Center

Elle Realty coat drive benefits Center

The ladies of Elle Realty recently held their first winter coat drive in their offices. The Wednesday before Christmas, all the items were packaged and delivered to the White Rock Center of Hope. The Center will distribute the coats to those in need during the coming winter months. The Center also experienced a criminal break-in […]

Lakehill’s robotic team advances to Regionals

Lakehill’s robotic team advances to Regionals

By Anna Knickel On December 4, Lakehill Preparatory School’s Robotics team made its debut at the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier at Marcus High School. The FIRST Robotics Competition is an international high school robotics competition that gives students real-world engineering experience. The Lakehill Bionicles and their robot, Lewa, placed 16th among the 22 scheduled participants […]

Pork Ragù with Linguine

Pork Ragù with Linguine

1 (4-pound) boneless pork butt roast 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 onion, sliced 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 3 celery stalks, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups dry red wine, divided 1 cup chicken stock  1 can whole peeled tomatoes, drained  2 sprigs rosemary 4 sprigs thyme 1/4 cup capers 1/4 cup green olives, chopped […]