Chamber welcomes Solis to community

Chamber welcomes Solis to community

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for its newest member, Solis Mammography, on Tuesday, Sept. 14. As a Dallas-based company, Solis Mammography was founded in 1986 on the premise that by focusing exclusively on breast health and advocating for early detection, they could produce significantly better outcomes for patients. With […]

Former cop’s talents know no boundaries

Former cop’s talents know no boundaries

By Judy Babb At White Rock Coffee, customers come for the great coffee and pastries, but their treats are also visual. Cindy Gresham, the coffee shop’s art coordinator, rotates art in and out every month. It varies from work of local artists to student artwork from local schools. This month is Mitch Goldminz’s turn.  Gresham […]

New play source of joy, healing, catharsis

New play source of joy, healing, catharsis

By Shari Goldstein Stern Patrons are having their cake and eating it too at the Dallas Theater Center’s (DTC) world premiere of “Cake Ladies,” running in repertory with “Tiny Beautiful Things” at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater now through October 17. After an international pandemic rendered live theaters dark for more than a year, […]

After8toEducate helping most vulnerable

After8toEducate helping most vulnerable

By Ara Grimaldo Saintus The mission of After8toEducate is to improve life outcomes and promote self-sufficiency by giving unsheltered high school students a safe place and offering education as a pathway out of homelessness and poverty. The money raised from North Texas Giving Day will allow After8toEducate to stock its clothing closet, provide additional hygiene […]

Sausage Rolls

Sausage Rolls

1 medium onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced   1 tablespoon vegetable oil   1 pound breakfast sausage   2 eggs  2 teaspoons kosher salt   1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander   1 teaspoon grated nutmeg   1 cup panko breadcrumbs   2 sheets puff pastry  2 tablespoons […]

Foundation gives $12.9M to build equitable communities

Foundation gives $12.9M to build equitable communities

By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation continues to lead in advancing social and economic change for women and girls in Texas during a tumultuous year. During the organization’s fiscal year (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021), the Foundation invested $12.9 million in advancing its mission through research, advocacy, innovative programs and solutions and grantmaking.  Texas Women’s […]

Finding fun amid frustration

Finding fun amid frustration

By David Mullen Legendary baseball announcer Harry Caray was credited with saying, “You can’t beat fun at the old ballpark.” The 2021 Texas Rangers are making it difficult to live up to the often-quoted axiom. Their season can be characterized with many nouns, but fun would not be one of them. And old would hardly […]

Crime Watch — Vol 12, No. 36

Crime Watch — Vol 12, No. 36

Aug. 31 – 11 a.m. 8700 Block, Stanwood Dr. (75228) Terroristic Threat: The suspect threatened to kill the complainant and her children.  Aug. 31 – 9 p.m. 3300 Block, Shining Light Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke a window on the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.  Sept. 1 – 10:30 […]

Loyalty can be costly

By Nancy Black I thought I had the best of the best. I was part of an elite crowd. I would always be protected. Now, I feel ignorant, befuddled and really disappointed, mostly in myself. It turns out, the insurance company I have been a member of for more than 32 years has been charging […]