Orchid Giving Circle sets record

Orchid Giving Circle sets record

By Juliette Coulter Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation held a virtual Grantee Celebration on October 22 featuring its members, grantees and supporters. The Giving Circle celebrated its seventh year by distributing a record $247,500 in grants to 20 nonprofit organizations that serve the North Texas Asian community. The group also gave the first-ever […]

Chicken with Cider and Lemon

Chicken with Cider and Lemon

4 chicken thighs 2 onions, cut into 8 wedges each 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges 1/2 cup white wine  1/2 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups apple cider  1 tablespoon whole grain mustard 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper Vegetable oil  Heat oven to 400F.  Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium ovenproof skillet […]

Halloween Rice

Halloween Rice

2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock, or as needed 1 cup pumpkin 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn  1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Cilantro, for garnish (optional) Salt and pepper to taste  In a Dutch oven, stir together rice, stock and pumpkin. Heat over medium […]

Brown’s images document cultural heritage

Brown’s images document cultural heritage

By Becky Mayad Showcasing powerfully relevant photography of Palmyra from 1989, the Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History of The University of Texas at Dallas presents Carolyn Brown and Palmyra: An Ancient City Through the Lens. The exhibition runs through Jan. 2 at the Crow Museum of Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, located in the Dallas Arts District […]

Dallas kicks it up for big party

Dallas kicks it up for big party

By David Mullen Dallas entertained guests on October 23 and 24 to flaunt the region’s ability to become a 2026 World Cup host city. Victor Montagliani, FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) vice president and Concacaf (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) president and Colin Smith, FIFA chief tournaments and events officer […]

Speaker series sends message loud and clear

Speaker series sends message loud and clear

By Suzanne M. Anderson St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church has been awarded a grant from Whitworth University to provide a Speakers Series on anti-racism and diversity and to paint a colorful mural at the church to encourage Lakewood neighbors to “Love One Another.”  The church is excited to announce the unveiling of the mural, scheduled for […]

Youth team cheered on by alumni

Youth team cheered on by alumni

By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew (DUC) sent 37 athletes, hailing from twelve high schools — it’s largest contingent to date — to Cambridge, Mass., on October 24, to race in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR), the largest three-day rowing regatta in the world. On a picturesque day, the Charles River vividly […]

What’s your gallon number?

What’s your  gallon number?

Charles just reached his 150-gallon milestone! WOW!  Thank you, Charles, for your dedication to saving lives! He started donating blood in the 1950s, and after he learned about apheresis in the 80s, he’s been donating platelets, too. He’s donated across Texas, from Longview and Tyler to Waco to the DFW area. Between four people in […]