Thai Chicken Soup

Thai Chicken Soup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 shallots, minced 1 Thai chili, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce 4 cups chicken broth 2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk 1-pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms Juice […]

Start new year off right with hearty meal

Start new year off right with hearty meal

By Melanie Mayfield Gather at McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails to ring in 2025 with friends and family in casual, yet sophisticated style. The eclectic and intriguing dining room, and attentive service creates the perfect backdrop for couples or friends to close out 2024 in an extraordinary manner. Chef Alejandro serves a special menu from […]

Students train to watch for at-risk peers

Students train to watch for at-risk peers

By Juliette Coulter On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, more than 1,000 teen members from across North Texas will gather at the third annual Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Conference to connect and learn from others about how to break the stigma of discussing mental health and to provide help and hope for their fellow students and communities.  […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 49

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 49

December 10 7 a.m. 8500 Block Garland Rd. (75228) Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s golf cart. December 10 12:35 p.m. 9300 Block E. R .L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Criminal Mischief: The complainant reported that the known suspect broke the hotel room window with her hand. December 10 1:39 p.m. 10400 Block Wood Dale […]

Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Dan Micciche, District 3

Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Dan Micciche, District 3

Celebrating success this semester  With the holidays upon us, this is the perfect time to reflect on some of District 3’s accomplishments. Our schools could not have achieved everything they have without every one of our students, team members and community members, so thank you to everyone who has offered their time and support so […]

Spiders for Christmas? Charlotte would approve!

Spiders for Christmas? Charlotte would approve!

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Reindeer may be the best-known Christmas animals, but they aren’t the only stars in Christmas celebrations and traditions around the world. These eight animals also take center stage during the Christmas season:  Kangaroos in Australia. Reindeer aren’t the only delivery team on Santa’s payroll. Down under, where it’s too hot for […]

Luncheon reunites lovers of East Dallas

Luncheon reunites lovers of East Dallas

The Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI) enjoyed seeing loyal supporters Liz and Mel Renfro at this week’s East Dallas Networking (EDN) luncheon. The couple are huge fans of their East Dallas neighbors and its local businesses. Liz is a well-respected real estate agent who has helped families find their perfect home for decades. Mel is a […]

Future bright for some, bleak for others

Future bright for some, bleak for others

By David Mullen As the year comes to a close, many people are looking for a fresh start to 2025. They are cleaning out clutter, looking for ways to tighten belts literally (lose weight) and figuratively (reduce expenses) and making resolutions that are assembled with the best intentions. It is the time for reflection. The […]

Choir treats residents to holiday cheer

Choir treats residents to holiday cheer

The Hunt Carolers continued one of CC Young’s most treasured traditions of spreading Christmas cheer across campus by performing for the residents. CC Young is so thankful for their unwavering support of its mission to continue serving seniors. As a non-profit, everything CC Young does is for the benefit of their residents and the community. […]

Beloved eatery decays into eyesore

Beloved eatery decays into eyesore

By Andy Morgan At the former Barbec’s restaurant, I once ate scrambled eggs with a parrot at the table next to me. I did not share.  Like thousands of other East Dallas residents, I was not going to be deterred from Barbec’s by the unexpected. For many, Barbec’s was not just a diner with eggs, […]