By Javier Giribet-Vargas A well-crafted argument advocating for a deeper focus on poetry in the classrooms landed Patricia McDonald among the runners-up in The New York Times’ Eighth Annual Student Editorial Contest. McDonald, a Woodrow Wilson High School junior, was among 11,202 middle school and high school students nationwide who submitted essays to the contest […]
By Judy Babb Dallas District 10 City Council member Adam McGough exudes excitement when he talks about his district, what the residents want and the way people are willing to work toward getting projects done. He exudes the same excitement when he talks about his three sons and how he takes them with him so […]
By Karissa Condoianis It’s finally here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for — the highly-anticipated decision that denotes the ultimate achievement in Fair food. The 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was a battle for the ages. Despite a year’s hiatus, the 2021 finalists proved that there is no shortage of creativity when it […]
Mayor Eric Johnson on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring September 2021 as “LGBTQ Business Month” in Dallas. Mayor Johnson issued the proclamation to highlight and promote the city’s LGBTQ-owned businesses, which are vital to the Dallas economy. The mayor gave the proclamation Thursday to the North Texas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Chamber of Commerce. Here […]
By Susan Read In 1966, Dallas area mental health and public health professionals along with community leaders recognized the need for access to immediate intervention for individuals in acute emotional crisis in Dallas, Texas. After much deliberation and three years of planning by these leaders, the Suicide Prevention Center and 24-hour Crisis Line (with highly […]
1 tablespoon butter 2 pounds frozen sweet, pitted cherries 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch, stirred into 1/4 cup cold water 2 pie crusts (homemade or packaged), rolled to 10 inches Heat oven to 400F. In a large […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Who can forget the incomparable Sidney Poitier’s performance in the 1961 breakthrough film, “A Raisin in the Sun”? Do you remember being introduced to the intriguing Ruby Dee? The Academy award winning movie in 1961 followed the play on Broadway. Poitier was nominated for the Tony Award and Golden Globe Award […]
By David Mullen On June 8, 1966, the National Football League and American Football League agreed to merge the two separately run leagues, creating a combined and realigned single league to start in 1970. The “new” NFL would be split into two conferences named the NFC and the AFC. While few can question the overall […]
Aug. 17 – Midnight 4900 Block, San Jacinto St. (75206) Theft of an Auto Accessory: An unknown suspect stole the catalytic converter from the complainant’s vehicle. Aug. 17 – 5 a.m. 10300 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect hit and choked the complainant, and then put a knife to […]