Team loyalty takes on new twist

Team loyalty takes on new twist

By David Mullen Despite the name, “Allie + Bess” is not a buddy comedy coming to Netflix or a prime-time crime drama about two women police officers dedicated to keeping the streets safe. This is a sports story. It is about a dream. It is about teamwork. It is about honing skills to become tops […]

Rose are red, violets are blue, Dallas needs a poet and it could be you!

Rose are red, violets are blue, Dallas needs a poet  and it could be you!

Dallas Public Library, the Office of Arts and Culture and Deep Vellum have  launched a Dallas Poet Laureate program to appoint the first Poet Laureate of Dallas in April 2022. Duties of the paid appointment will include working with the Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Competition, collecting literary works that commemorate Dallas, organizing literary workshops, classes […]

Charlie’s Treats wins People’s Choice

Charlie’s Treats wins People’s Choice

The Greater East Dallas Chamber announced the 2021 business award winners on August 7. The winners are: Business of the Year — Dickey’s Barbeque Pit; Chairman’s Award — Flatbread Company; Entrepreneur of the Year — Le Caveau Vinotheque and Minuteman Press; Live Local — Curiosities & Curious Garden, For The Love of The Lake and […]

Stressed out? Stroke an animal for natural relief

Stressed out? Stroke an animal for natural relief

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Interacting with animals can be good for your physical and mental health. Studies have shown that petting a dog or cat lowers blood pressure and reduces stress. Several research studies have demonstrated the stress reducing benefits of interacting with dogs, cats and even horses.  As a horse person, I swear by […]

Big Tex loosens belt for annual contest

Big Tex loosens belt for annual contest

By Karissa Condoianis The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. On Sunday, August 29, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – […]

Devoted volunteers celebrate 20 years!

Devoted volunteers celebrate 20 years!

WHITE ROCK DOG PARK By Judy Babb More than 20 years ago, White Rock Lake Dog Park was but a glimmer in the eyes of park founders Andie Comini and Melissa Tinning. They and other dog lovers would secret their dogs out to an area park and take the dogs off leash and let them […]

Audience to join dancers

Audience to join dancers

From AT&T Staff Reports The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents “The Great 30.” Inspired by the experimental nature of the Elevator Project, the production proposed is an interactive, site-specific, dance performance taking place on a complete tour of the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Using the entirety of the campus as a stage, Bombshell Dance Project […]

Strawberry Galette

Strawberry Galette

Filling:  6 cups hulled and quartered strawberries (I used strawberries from Highway 19 Produce from Good Local Market.  Sweet like candy!)  1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pie crust, either homemade or packaged Flour, for rolling out pie crust 3 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces […]

Market helping close nutrition gap

Market helping close nutrition gap

By Amity Thomas Good Local Markets is excited to announce a new collaboration with Whole Foods Market on the program, “Nourishing Our Neighborhoods,” a nutrition incentive program supporting community-based efforts that help increase food access and promote healthy eating.  As part of the “Nourishing Our Neighborhoods” program, Good Local Markets is doubling SNAP/EBT/P-EBT dollars, up […]