By David Mullen After years of laboring in the minor leagues, Alex Smith waited 25 years more to finally make it to the big leagues. And he has one of the best seats in the house. The former Texas Rangers minor league infielder owns Rockerman of Texas (rockermanoftexas.com) in Justin. Anyone who has visited the […]
April 20 – 7 a.m. 9500 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Deadly Conduct: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant. April 20 – 9:58 p.m. 9800 Block, Shadow Way (75243) Aggravated Assault: The suspect threatened to kill the complainant. April 21 – 8:45 a.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect […]
By Kristi Bare The Wilkinson Center Food Pantry is ready to Stock Up for Summer, with a goal of collecting 10 tons of food (20,000 pounds) in 10 weeks beginning May 3. While Stock Up for Summer, presented by Kroger, is an annual campaign that seeks to provide kids with healthy, nutritious food during the […]
BEYOND DUTY From Staff Reports The Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Foundation recently presented a panel discussion addressing the exceptional performance of all healthcare workers and the challenges they have faced during the pandemic. Kaki Hopkins, president of the Alliance and Kathy Stone, project chairman, coordinated the video streamed event. The discussion was moderated by […]
The SPCA of Texas’ 16th annual Strut Your Mutt, the Race to End Animal Cruelty, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill’s Pet Nutrition is only two weeks away! The event will take place virtually Thursday, May 6 through Saturday, May 8. The event is virtual, and minimal contact swag bag pick-ups will take place […]
Give the gift of laughter to your mom on her special day! Celebrate Mother’s Day at Backdoor Comedy Club located at 940 E. Beltline Rd., Richardson, 75081, next to The Line Public House. Selected “Best Comedy Club” by D Magazine and Dallas Observer, The Backdoor is Dallas’ longest running stand-up comedy club. To honor mothers […]
SUNSET ROW This breathtaking photograph was taken this past week by White Rock Lake Weekly reader David McGhee. McGhee is a professional photographer but spends his leisure time snapping shots around his neighborhood — White Rock Lake. Congratulations, David! You just won a $25 gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your original photo […]
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 4 tablespoons bacon fat or butter 1 shallot, sliced 1 cup frozen corn 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Salt and pepper Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Heat bacon fat or butter until melted and add sprouts, cut side down. Cook without […]
By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present the fourth in a series of concerts designed to explore the musical culture of Spain’s Medieval world of Al Andalus, La Convivencia IV, a concert of Sephardic, Christian and Muslim music at Zion Lutheran Church. The Orchestra of New Spain continues its series exploring […]