Spraygrounds ready to welcome summer

Spraygrounds ready to welcome summer

Dallas Park and Recreation Department spraygrounds will open weekends only (Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.) beginning April 30 through Memorial Day Weekend. Regular (seven days a week) operations will begin Memorial Day weekend. Spraygrounds are open to the public and are not available for private reservation. However, the picnic pavilions located adjacent to the […]

Historic group exists to make good men better

Historic group exists to make good men better

By Judy Babb For Elui Enrique Paredes, joining the East Dallas Masonic Lodge #1200 was an easy decision. Then 26, Paredes, now a 10-year member, recalled his days in college as a member of a Latino fraternity Sigma Lambda Beta. After graduation from the University of Texas Dallas, he knew he needed to be a […]

Police say: Proper Rx disposal saves lives

Police say: Proper Rx disposal saves lives

From Parkland Staff Reports Expired, unused and unwanted medications in our homes can possibly end up in the wrong hands and lead to something tragic. To prevent accidents and improper disposal of potentially harmful substances, Parkland Health and the Dallas County Hospital District (DCHD) Police Department are participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. […]

Local rowing teams show power on water

Local rowing teams show power on water

By Katrina Craycroft Team boats are the heavy metal of competitive rowing. Eights and Fours, like the musical genre, are fast, powerful and complex, and that is why they were selected for collegiate competition. At last weekend’s Texas Rowing Championships, Dallas United Crew (DUC), true to its mission, focused on Eights and Fours races, earning […]

Tempura Chicken Nuggets

Tempura Chicken Nuggets

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups cornstarch 2 cups club soda 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts and thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Kosher salt  Oil, for frying  Heat 3 inches of oil to 350F in a large Dutch oven.  In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch and club soda. Season with salt.  Season […]

Mother’s Day brunch set for 5/21

Mother’s Day brunch set for 5/21

By Emily Potts The Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center is proud to announce its inaugural Mother’s May Brunch on Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Dallas Country Club. Chaired by Louise Hallam Collins, with mother-daughter duo Harriet and Laura Jeffers serving as Honorary Co-Chairs, the event will be a grand celebration […]

Scott Joplin Orchestra coming to town

Scott Joplin Orchestra coming to town

By Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas (AAM) will present An Evening with Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston on Saturday, April 30, at 5 p.m. at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, 1309 Canton St. in Dallas.  The orchestra’s sixth Dallas appearance is in memory of revered musician, accompanist and educator Billie […]

Three days of selections, sin

Three days of selections, sin

By David Mullen Young talent will take over Las Vegas for three days from Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30. Slick executives with laptops will roll the dice as if they have found a spot at a hot craps table. Deals will be made at the same pace as cards being tossed at a […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 16

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 16

April 12 – 12:30 a.m. 4000 Block, Ross Ave. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and stole property from the business.  April 12 – 5:28 a.m. 8300 Block, Skillman St. (75231) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot the complainant in the head […]