Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 24

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 24

June 8 – 8 p.m. 9700 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot the complainant, who was listed in good condition.  June 9 – 2:30 p.m. 8100 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole five boxes of lottery tickets from the counter […]

Mobile food program helps families

Mobile food program helps families

By Kristi Bare Wilkinson Center will launch its new Pantry2Go mobile food program at a special celebration on Friday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., at its East Dallas food pantry, located at 3402 N. Buckner Blvd. in Dallas. The celebration will include recognition of Pantry2Go partners North Texas Food Bank, American Airlines and the Herbalife […]

Hawn to speak at Chick Lit luncheon

Hawn to speak at Chick Lit luncheon

Community Partners of Dallas announces Academy Award-winning actress, The New York Times bestselling author, producer, director and true children’s advocate, Goldie Hawn, as the featured speaker for the 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon presented by Dr. Robert and Lara Tafel on Friday, Sept. 24 at the Hilton Anatole. Hawn authored two best-selling books: a memoir […]

Now that’s a party!

Now that’s a party!

A very lucky birthday girl who lives off White Rock Trail in Dallas had a super special party recently. She and her friends enjoyed some good, clean fun with The Bubble Truck. According to their website: “The Bubble Truck parks in your driveway, turns on the amazing bubble machines and your crew is guided through […]

Animal dads have creative ways to raise

Animal dads have creative ways to raise

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Like human dads, animal dads vary widely in their parental engagement. Some male animals — like lions — have very little, if any, involvement with their offspring, while others share equally in childcare responsibilities. Male seahorses take their Mr. Mom role to the extreme; they accept the eggs, fertilize them and […]

Gates to remain chair of violence task force

Gates to remain chair of violence task force

By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson will continue the work of the city’s Domestic Violence Task Force under a new name: the Mayor’s Domestic Violence Advisory Council. Domestic violence has been a growing challenge for Dallas in recent years. Family violence-related aggravated assaults in Dallas increased by 13.6 percent in 2020 over 2019. And so […]

DUC ranks Top 10 in Nation — twice!

DUC ranks Top 10 in Nation — twice!

By Katrina Craycroft The fastest youth rowers in the United States converged on Nathan Benderson Park June 10th-13th for USRowing’s Youth National Championship. Emerging from the Central Regional Championship with four golds and three silvers, Dallas United Crew (DUC) sent 37 athletes to compete — the most in program history, and the most of any […]

Spanakopita Spiral

Spanakopita Spiral

1 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for skillet and baking pan 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon Greek oregano  8 ounces feta, crumbled 2 eggs, beaten Kosher salt 1 package phyllo dough, thawed 1. Heat […]