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 […]
Flamenco Fever presents the seventh annual Oak Cliff Flamenco Festival on September 6-11. Flamenco, a riveting combination of music and dance, is the focus of this weeklong festival featuring heart pounding percussion, lightning-fast footwork, and vibrant song and guitar technique. Together, they convey the passion and a constantly changing interpretation of life that is the […]
The date for the 2021 Celebration! White Rock is set. The event is scheduled for October 14 at Winfrey Point on White Rock Lake. Celebration! White Rock is the largest fundraiser of the year for White Rock Lake Conservancy. The 2020 event was canceled, so the conservancy needs this to be the best and biggest […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Is your cat getting enough exercise? Regular physical activity is essential to help your kitty maintain a healthy weight and prevent depression, boredom and destructive behavior. A friend’s indoor/outdoor cat recently racked up thousands of dollars in vet bills after being hit by a car. The adventurous cat’s outdoor explorations are […]