East Dallas’ Patterson heads to Miss Texas pageant

East Dallas’ Patterson heads to Miss Texas pageant

By Megan Freeman Mackenzie Patterson of East Dallas was crowned Miss Piney Woods at Sam Houston State University in February, and is now headed to the Miss Texas pageant in June. Mackenzie is a freshman majoring in criminal justice, with a minor in victim studies at Sam Houston State University. Mackenzie is the daughter of […]

Leek and Asparagus Frittata

Leek and Asparagus Frittata

6 eggs 1/4 cup cream cheese 2 tablespoons butter 1 leek, sliced thin 1/2 bunch pencil-thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch lengths 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Salt and pepper Heat oven to 375F. Combine eggs and cream cheese in a blender and process until cream cheese is liquid and eggs are scrambled and […]

Theatre 3 reopens with brass tour

Theatre 3 reopens with brass tour

By Shari Goldstein Stern If you and the family are planning to head over to Theatre Three (T3) June 3 through July 4 to see “The Music Man,” (MM) read the details. Performances of the six-time Tony award-winning musical is produced by T3, but the tour will begin June 3 and end July 4 at […]

For Texas gamers, all bets are off

For Texas gamers, all bets are off

By David Mullen When a local team has success during a season, culminating in a big game like a Super Bowl or NCAA Championship, legislators love to jump on the bandwagon and make a friendly wager as a show of support. In 2017, Gov. Greg Abbott bet Texas beer and barbeque against a selection of […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 22

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 22

May 25 – 4 a.m. 1800 Block, N. Garrett Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s motorcycle. May 26 – Noon 5300 Block, Tremont St. (75214) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s storage shed and stole property. May 26 – 8:30 p.m. 2000 Block, […]

Celebrations plan to educate, inform

Celebrations plan to educate, inform

By Alejandra Martinez/KERA News In the city of Dallas, officials raised rainbow flags with the city seal at Dallas City Hall and city-operated buildings to mark the start of Pride Month, the annual nationwide celebration honoring the LGBTQ community and the individuals who fought for equality at the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.  The city […]

Free concerts set for July

Free concerts set for July

Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP) announces its summer series, the Basically Beethoven Festival, will be produced online in July 2021. For the second consecutive year, FACP will record and share Festival performances for the Basically Beethoven Festival-in-Place. Musicians will be recorded in a concert setting and the footage will premiere online as scheduled: July 11, […]

Cozy up to cougars? Why not? Volunteer today!

Cozy up to cougars? Why not? Volunteer today!

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.” — Edmond Burke  Want to make a difference in an animal’s life? Set a good example for your kids? Now that our community has opened back up, many animal welfare organizations are welcoming volunteers […]

Jurassic World coming to town

Jurassic World coming to town

Jurassic World: The Exhibition is an immersive 20,000-square-foot experience based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history. Visitors will walk through the world-famous “Jurassic World” gates, encounter life-sized dinosaurs and explore richly themed environments. Guests will have an up-close look at a Velociraptor, stand under a towering Brachiosaurus and encounter the most fearsome […]

Post pandemic Fair ready to say: Howdy!

Post pandemic Fair ready to say: Howdy!

By Karissa Condoianis Hello, hola, bonjour, ciao, konnichiwa, guten tag, howdy. The State Fair of Texas is known for celebrating all things Texan with more than 2.5 million guests from around the globe each year. After a year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the time-honored tradition is returning in all its Lone Star glory […]