Activist names the black album winners

Activist names the black album winners

By Victoria Winkleman For the past year, Golden Globe-winning actor, playwright and activist Regina Taylor has been partnering with Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts on the black album, a multifaceted project exploring identity, activism, art and change.  She launched the project as a platform for crucial conversations during this time of racial […]

Springing to record achievements

Springing to record achievements

By David Mullen Most world record holders pursue a particular achievement. If one is a competitive sprinter, competing in a marathon is miles away from consideration. Ben Jacoby set out to do both and does so with a spring in his step. The 31-year-old Jacoby — nicknamed “Bam Bam” — is a self-proclaimed “adventure seeker, […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 20

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 20

May 11 – 7 p.m. 9100 Block, Skillman St. (75243) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect smashed through the wall of the listed business and stole a cash register.  May 11 – 10:45 p.m. 11700 Block, Ferguson Rd. (75228) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspect entered a Texaco gas station, declared he […]

Plan ahead for your pet’s storm anxiety

Plan ahead for your pet’s storm anxiety

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Pacing. Panting. Trembling. Whining or barking. Hiding. Clinging to you. Destroying walls or furniture. If your dog hunkers down in the closet or hides under your bed before the thunder even starts, you know what I’m talking about. Many dogs (and some cats) have thunderstorm phobia — a persistent and exaggerated […]

Only local farmers allowed at market

Only local farmers allowed at market

Meet new neighbors at the weekly neighborhood farmers market every Saturday in East Dallas. Support local farmers, ranchers, beekeepers, bakers, makers, artisans and more! All vendors of Good Local Markets come from within 150-mile radius of Dallas and are carefully vetted to ensure they are local. No resellers, no distributors, just all local small businesses […]

Designers create houses to benefit CASA

Designers create houses to benefit CASA

By Roseanne Lewis Dallas CASA’s signature event, Parade of Playhouses, will be returning to NorthPark Center for the 27th annual event on July 9-25.  The event features custom-built children’s playhouses on display in the hallways of NorthPark Center and available to win by raffle. The event brings attention to the stories of children who’ve experienced […]

Short Ribs with Harissa and Chickpeas

Short Ribs with Harissa  and Chickpeas

3 pounds bone-in short ribs 2 tablespoons oil 2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons harissa, or to taste 1 (13.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 (13.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained Salt and pepper Rice, for serving Pat short ribs dry and […]

Virtual event raises more than $475K

Virtual event raises more than $475K

By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) held its 42nd annual Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration (LFAC), presented by AT&T, on April 29. The Foundation honored five Maura Women Helping Women recipients and two Young Leader Award recipients who have made positive impacts in the lives of women and girls. The keynote conversation featured Adriana […]