Ortiz only player deemed Hall-worthy

Ortiz only player deemed Hall-worthy

By David Mullen While Major League Baseball owners and players remain in a lockout that threatens the scheduled opening of the 2022 season, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors on January 25. But like facing a brisk wind, the door slammed shut after just one player was let in, leaving […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 5

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 5

Jan. 25 – 11:53 a.m. 2700 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s pickup truck.  Jan. 25 – 9:22 p.m. 4300 Block, Bryan St. (75204) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pulled a gun on the complainant and fired a round, causing the […]

In Memoriam — Trey Johnson

In Memoriam — Trey Johnson

Trey Johnson October 2, 1968 – January 31, 2022 By Preston Jones/KXT 91.7  Trey Johnson, a long-time fixture on the Dallas music scene, died Jan. 31. He was 53 years old. Johnson, an accomplished solo artist who also earned acclaim as a member of Sorta (with the late Carter Albrecht), was one of the founders […]

Grants aim to build stronger networks

Grants aim to build stronger networks

By Karissa Condoianis The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that applications for the 2022 spring grant cycle are now available online. Nonprofit organizations with a focus on economic development, capacity building for nonprofits, educational programming, and social and racial justice are encouraged to apply at BigTex.com/Grants.  As a neighbor in the South […]

Smart to share recovery at luncheon

Smart to share recovery at luncheon

Family Compass announces Elizabeth Smart as the featured speaker for its 2022 North Star Luncheon, an annual fundraiser to raise awareness on how to stop child abuse before it occurs, on Monday, April 25 at Dallas Country Club. An advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery, programs and national legislation, Smart’s own abduction was […]

Rodeo, photo exhibition part of events

Rodeo, photo exhibition part of events

By Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas will celebrate Black History Month with an array of exhibitions and in-person and virtual educational activities.  Also, tickets are now on sale for the 33rd Texas Invitational Black Rodeo, which makes its return to Juneteenth weekend on Saturday, June 18, at the Fair Park Coliseum.  Three compelling […]

Grant supports, nourishes Nexus’ mission

Grant supports, nourishes Nexus’ mission

By Emily Walsh Nexus Recovery Center announced this week it was awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families (HKHF) grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The HKHF funding will support BCBSTX’s commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic, and social implications of the […]

Super bowl history topic of talk

Super bowl history topic of talk

By Juliette Coulter How did the Super Bowl get its name? When was the American Football League (AFL) formed? Both answers have ties to Dallas Love Field and AFL principal founder and Dallas sports icon, Lamar Hunt.  Leading up to Super Bowl LVI, sports fans and history buffs can learn this Super Bowl history when […]

Fruited Couscous

Fruited Couscous

2 cups couscous 2 cups water or broth  2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro  Salt  Pour couscous into a medium bowl. Heat water or broth to a boil. Pour over couscous. Cover and let stand until couscous has absorbed liquid, about 5 […]

Australians offer variety to East Dallas

Australians offer variety to East Dallas

By David Mullen It’s all about the coffee, Mate. Brothers Mark and Adam Lowes — native Australians who owned neighborhood coffee shops and cafes in Perth — moved to Dallas and opened their first LDU Coffee store in 2017 at 2600 Fitzhugh Ave., hoping to introduce a coffee vibe missing in the area. The Lowes […]