By David Mullen Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones just can’t sit still on Draft Day, and the 2021 NFL Draft held on the bonny banks of no longer combustible Lake Erie in beautiful downtown Cleveland was no exception. Draft Day is now Draft Days (three) leaving teams like Las Vegas, Houston and possibly Dallas in […]
April 27 – 1 a.m. 2800 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Criminal Mischief: The suspect threw a brick through the complainant’s window. April 27 – 8:40 p.m. 5000 Block, Sycamore St. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect cut the complainant on the nose and stole his vehicle. April 28 – 1 a.m. […]
By Nancy Black I finally did it. And it was great. I’ll do it again soon, too. For the first time in more than a year, I flew in an airplane! My heartstrings were pulling a week ago after a phone call with my son, who is in the Navy. He ended the call by […]
By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew (DUC) competed in USRowing’s Central Youth Championships this past weekend. In addition to regional stalwarts, Jesuit Prep, Texas Rowing Center and OKC Riversport, competitors included teams such as Newport Aquatic Center, NorCal and Chicago Rowing Foundation from the outside of the Central Region; championship regattas were cancelled in the […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Many mothers put “time to myself” high on their list of preferred mother’s day gifts. That’s not surprising, since being a mother is a full time job without any sick leave or paid time off. Animal moms also devote considerable time and energy to caring for their young. I recently fostered […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern The high school graduation commencement dates to the 12th century, when scholastic monks in dark, daunting robes led the traditional rite of passage. It looked nothing like those currently held at the end of every school year. The annual tradition has evolved to fit into the current societal norms. Today, the […]
WHITE ROCK EAST GARDEN TOUR By Melissa Dermarkar What could be more fun than spending a Sunday strolling in some of the most beautiful gardens in Dallas? A total of nine creative gardens in Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills and Casa Linda Estates will be showcased featuring peaceful retreats, large organic gardens, water features, lavish […]
4 petite sirloin steaks 5 garlic cloves 2 cups arugula 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for cooking steak 1 teaspoon capers 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning steak 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning steak Season steaks with […]
By Tristan Hallman The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a contract with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) to hire and train violence interrupters in the city’s underserved neighborhoods. The violence interrupters program is a key part of Mayor Eric Johnson’s public safety agenda. The Mayor’s Task Force on Safe Communities recommended the program in […]
By Juliette Coulter To celebrate the Summer of Sculpture exhibition opening with the return of ZimSculpt, a display of Zimbabwean sculpture, the Dallas Arboretum hosts its first ever Black Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free with paid garden admission. According to Linda Todd, Dallas Arboretum […]