Vol. 12, No. 22 — June 4 – 10, 2021
Vol 12, No. 21 — May 28 – June 3, 2021
Kimento Cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar 1 cup finely chopped kim chee, liquid drained and reserved 3 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste Salt and pepper In a bowl, mix cheeses until combined. Mix in kim chee, scallions, and cayenne, then […]
Orchestra spotlights Black composers
By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its final concert of the season on Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church. With much needed attention focused on the rich African American cultural legacy, ONS chose to celebrate the Texas roots of Juneteenth this season with a range of […]
Athlete gives America much needed lift
By David Mullen A local young woman has the weight of America on her shoulders. Jourdan Delacruz was born in Dallas, but grew up in nearby Wylie, about 25 minutes northeast of downtown. At Wylie East High School, Delacruz was a cheerleader. At 23 years old, Delacruz will be cheered on by millions of Americans […]
Crime Watch — Vol 12, No. 21
May 18 – 4:30 p.m. 11300 Block, Fernald Ave. (75218) Theft of an Auto Accessory: An unknown suspect stole the catalytic converter off of the complainant’s vehicle. May 19 – 2 a.m. 9600 Block, Chartwell Dr. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect fired a gun at the complainant. May 19 – […]
Lunar or lunatic?
By Nancy Black I’m blaming it on the full moon. Or maybe it is because my youngest child is getting ready to graduate from high school. Then again, it could be because I live in a state that now allows anyone and everyone to carry a gun, whether or not they know how to use […]
Hurt or help? Residents to decide about sign
By Shari Goldstein Stern Northeast Dallas has a lot to brag about. Neighboring the majestic but home-grown White Rock Lake are homey areas filled with warm neighbors and countless tall, mature trees. One of those neighborhoods is Lochwood, and neighbors are abuzz with whispers of change in the air. A two-part beautification project is under […]
District committed to helping seniors succeed
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports While she was usually a great student who had no problem with classes, Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School senior Alexy Ramirez found herself falling behind after school went virtual because of the pandemic. The constant distractions while learning from home — Netflix was one click away, after all, and […]
Banana Raisin Cookies
¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large) 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 […]