Internship provides students with lifelong learning

Internship provides students with lifelong learning

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Investing in health and knowledge of the human body is important for the future, and no one believes this more than Health and Physical Education. This summer, the Health and Physical Education Department and their interns are working to spread knowledge of health throughout Dallas ISD. “We had a project manager […]

Annual contest open to all

Annual contest open to all

By Michelle Metzger CC Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community in East Dallas, has announced its call for art and writing entries for the 24th annual 2024 Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest. CC Young residents and the general public, age 55 and better, are invited to submit their original art and writing […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 28

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 28

July 9 — 2:32 a.m. 11500 Block Plano Rd. (75243) Murder: An unknown suspect shot the complainant while they were both in a business parking lot, causing her death. July 9 — 3:10 a.m. 5700 Block Vineland Dr. (75231) Robbery of an Individual-Preliminary Investigation: The complainant reported that the suspect stole her money out of her hands and […]

Students receive hands-on experience

Students receive hands-on experience

In a classroom set up like a science lab, with the distinct scent of formaldehyde and scalpels in hand, students in Dallas ISD’s Future Doctors Summer Camp prepared pig hearts for dissection. More than dissections, the camp provided an immersive look into the healthcare field, including anatomy, pathology and physiology. High school students also heard […]

Asian film fest has comedies, cowboys

Asian film fest has comedies, cowboys

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) announced the film lineup for this year’s 23rd edition of the film festival. Taking place July 25-28, AFFD’s opening night selection is Ning Hao’s Chinese comedy “The Movie Emperor,” the Centerpiece will be Marc Marriott’s fish-out-of-water tale “Tokyo Cowboy” and the closing night selection is Soi Cheang’s Hong […]

Soccer team now recruiting for new season

Soccer team now recruiting for new season

By Victor R. Aves What a great time to be a soccer fan with Copa America final Argentina vs Colombia, Euro Cup Spain vs England both just wrapping up and the Summer Olympics about to start!  With the summer heat and other activities, it’s easy to forget about local soccer. However, in its continuing tradition […]

New dimension of fitness lands in Dallas

New dimension of fitness lands in Dallas

By David Mullen The modern incarnation of the traditional workout studio may have just found a home in the most unlikely of spaces. On July 15, Playkout, a pickleball-inspired fitness facility with programs designed to boost cardio, strength and cognitive performance, opened in a 5,000 square foot space once occupied by an upscale dry cleaner. […]

Gritty competition part of annual event

Gritty competition part of annual event

By Taylor Mayad Dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up to the 35th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, Texas 75210). Doors open at 6 p.m., and the Grand Entry Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the African American […]

Linguine with Smoked Trout and Fennel

Linguine with Smoked Trout and Fennel

4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 leek, thinly sliced  1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced  1 cup small grape tomatoes 1/2 cup dry white wine Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tin smoked trout fillets, broken into pieces 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1/2 pound linguine, cooked al dente Salt and pepper to taste In a large skillet over […]