Armando Leija Esparza

Armando Leija Esparza

Visitation and a reception for Armando is scheduled for Thursday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. at Anderson Clayton Gonzalez, 1111 Military Parkway in Mesquite, 75149. A rosary service will occur Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at Anderson Clayton Gonzalez Funeral Home Chapel.  Esparza’s friends and family will gather for his funeral on Friday, July […]

Bath House calling all artists for new show

Bath House calling all artists for new show

After hosting the show online in 2020, the Bath House Cultural Center will present the 35th annual Day of the Dead art exhibition in its gallery spaces from October 16 to November 6. The center is seeking entries for this year’s Día de los Muertos: The Everlasting Bond exhibition. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, […]

Botanical garden to get bugged out

Botanical garden to get bugged out

The 16th annual Autumn at the Arboretum returns September 18 through October 31 with more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, hailing from THE pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada, throughout the garden. The signature display comes alive with larger-than-life insect topiaries, fascinatingly bugged-out 20-foot-tall pumpkin houses, and, of course, a maze for younger visitors. Special […]

Dog Days of Summer ready for splashing

Dog Days of Summer ready for splashing

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Doggie Splash Day. Pooch Plunge. Wags and Waves. The dog swimming events start soon, and my water-crazy lab and I are ready! I chose Maisie because she loves to swim and does well at pool parties. I took her to NRH20’s Doggie Beach Bash to be sure before I adopted her. […]

Parents seeking virtual school find few options

Parents seeking virtual school find few options

By Judy Babb As the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, school districts across Texas looked at virtual school options for students who wanted to stay virtual for 2021-22. The Texas Education Association was moving ahead with offering virtual school for students and parents who wanted it for their children.  All that planning came to screeching halt when […]

Student artwork lands at Love Field

Student artwork lands at Love Field

By Gordon Shattles Student art from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Student Art Contest is on display at Dallas Love Field Airport through August 31. This year’s theme “Everyday Heroes Ride DART,” gave young artists the chance to salute the hometown heroes that have kept our community going during the pandemic — everyday people […]

Greek Bread Salad

Greek Bread Salad

1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1 cup baby arugula 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Heat oven […]

Crime Watch — Vol 12, No. 29

Crime Watch — Vol 12, No. 29

July 13 – 11 a.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect fired a handgun at the complainants.  July 13 – 1 p.m. 9200 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Theft of Property: The suspect stole three phones from a T-Mobile store.  July 13 – 10 p.m. 5300 Block, […]

Nomination deadline approaching fast for Dallas 100 awards

Nomination deadline approaching fast for Dallas 100 awards

By Nancy Hong It is time once again for the prestigious Dallas 100 Entrepreneurship Awards. This year’s CEO Reception will be held on the SMU campus on October 21; the formal awards ceremony will take place Thursday, November 18 at the luxurious Omni Hotel, located in downtown Dallas.   The Dallas 100 Entrepreneurship Awards, for more […]