By David Mullen In their mission statement to the world, the nonprofit International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the “guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.” Their vision is to “Build a Better World through Sport.” But as the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games officially begin on Friday, July 23, the delta […]
By Taylor Mayad Summer learning loss has been prevalent for decades, but this year the problem is bigger, considering the tumultuous year young people faced with hybrid and remote learning. Science education — a challenging subject to teach, especially remotely — may have suffered the most. To help counter the situation, the Perot Museum of […]
By Karissa Condoianis State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2021 lineup is bursting with flavor […]
Dallas Love Field’s Lead With Love show+podcast is a 30-minute conversation with two voices of Dallas discussing ways that strong leadership, respect of diversity and inclusion, and celebration of local culture make a difference in the community. The next show is on Tuesday, July 27 at 12:30 p.m. on Love Field’s Facebook and YouTube Live […]
The McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) celebrated 32 years of streetcar service to Dallas residents, businesses and visitors on Thursday, July 22. In 1983, MATA was founded to return heritage streetcars to the urban fabric of Dallas. Two Dallas residents, Phil Cobb and Ed Landrum, began championing the idea after discovering tracks on McKinney Avenue […]
TEXAS BLACK INVITATIONAL RODEO By Becky Mayad Grab your cowboy hat, boots and buckles, and ride on over to the 32nd Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (the Grand Entry Parade begins at 6 p.m.). Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the rodeo offers […]
1 (3-pound) pork tenderloin 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes 5 ounces baby arugula or spinach 1 cup crumbled feta Salt, pepper, oil Heat oven to 425F. Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise, leaving about 1/2 an inch still connected, then flatten both halves with your hands. Heat oil in an ovenproof […]
By Emily Walsh Nexus Recovery Center, a Dallas-based nonprofit agency specializing in substance use disorder treatments for adult women (including mothers and women with children) is proud to announce the appointment of Cameron Hernholm as chief philanthropy officer. Hernholm is a seasoned nonprofit executive who brings a vast array of expertise to her new role […]
By David Mullen “I learned everything I needed to learn about negotiation from Ronald Reagan.” Not exactly the admission one would expect from Leigh Steinberg, the antiestablishment 1960s UC Berkeley student turned America’s first “Sports Super-Agent” and the inspiration behind the box office smash “Jerry Maguire.” “I get there [Berkeley] my first year and in […]
July 6 – 1 a.m. 9700 Block, Ferris Branch Blvd. (75243) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect shot into an unoccupied living room. July 6 – 8:05 a.m. 1100 Block, N. Buckner Blvd. (75218) Burglary of a Building: Unknown suspects entered the complainant’s closed business and stole food. July 7 – 2:30 p.m. 2900 Block, Warcola […]