Kim Chi and Bacon Fried Rice

Kim Chi and Bacon Fried Rice

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 red onion, diced 3 cups cooked white or brown rice 1 cup kim chi, drained, liquid reserved, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish In a skillet over medium heat cook bacon until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain off […]

Navy legend shares rich history of service

Navy legend shares rich history of service

Former Dallasite and 70th Secretary of the United States Navy John. H. Dalton was in town this week to promote his first book, At the Helm: My Journey with Family, Faith, and Friends to Calm the Storms of Life. In the book, the Naval Academy graduate writes with honesty and humility about his career in […]

Restaurant brings family traditions to the plate

Restaurant brings family traditions to the plate

By Blanca Reyes “You feel like at home,” Amilka Fuenmayor, a server at JJ’s Café, said. “The smell of the coffee is different here.” JJ’s Café was born 13 years ago after Jose Ramirez and his wife, Josefina Orozco (hence JJ’s), bought the property that used to be a coffee shop. “I took it over, […]

Humble Blue an accidental superstar

Humble Blue an accidental superstar

By David Mullen The 1971 Oakland A’s burst onto the baseball scene with flash and panache. They had broken baseball taboos with bright green and gold uniforms and white shoes. The A’s moved to Oakland in 1968 from Kansas City, where they never had  a winning season. They were led by the irascible Charles O. […]

Hospital needs boy’s prom suits ASAP!

Hospital needs boy’s prom suits ASAP!

Children’s Health has asked the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) to fill an urgent need for Teenager’s Prom Clothes. There are patients at Children’s Health who are unable to attend their school prom due to their illnesses. So, the hospital is bringing the prom to them. Many of these patients do not have […]

‘Here For Texas’ now offers bilingual help

‘Here For Texas’ now offers bilingual help

By Juliette Coulter As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, the national movement to raise awareness about mental health, Grant Halliburton Foundation has launched HereForTexas.com/espanol to ensure that mental health information and a provider database are available in Spanish. Already available in English at HereForTexas.com, this free community tool offers easy access for North Texans […]

Mushroom Orzo Risotto

Mushroom Orzo Risotto

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 shallot, minced  2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, minced, plus more for garnish 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced  1 pound orzo pasta 1/4 cup dry white wine  6 cups chicken or vegetable stock  3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese In a large saucepan over […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 18

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 18

April 25 — 1:42 a.m. 700 Block Cantegral St. (75204)  Reckless Damage: Complainant reported that an unknown female suspect crashed a vehicle into her vehicle inside a gated garage. April 25 — 2:30 a.m. 12800 Block Jupiter Rd. (75238)  Violation of a Protective Order: Female complainant specified that the suspect violated a protective order by […]

‘Litter pickers’ help code compliance

‘Litter pickers’ help code compliance

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Although the litter pickers might be half their size or taller, Dallas ISD elementary students across the district are proving there are no age or height requirements to protect the planet and keep Dallas neighborhoods beautiful. Throughout the spring, several Dallas ISD elementary schools will receive visits from City of Dallas […]