By Ariana Hajibashi The hardest part of New Year’s Eve is deciding where to celebrate or how to celebrate this year. But Shell Shack has solved that problem for you by hosting a fun and safe party at all their locations. There’s no cover to get in, but there will be plenty of food and […]
By Jennifer Collins To meet the growing demand for affordable housing and care and services for the aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) population in the Dallas community, Resource Center has launched a $4M capital campaign for the construction of LGBTQ-friendly affordable senior housing. The campaign is led by community advocates Lynn McBee […]
By Terry Lendecker The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum presents its fourth annual Noon Year’s Eve event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, with ball drops at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to accommodate social distancing. Designed for families, this kid-friendly program allows everyone to […]
By David Mullen Santa is very busy this year. First, he must plan air travel over the holidays. Then, he must make sure that his workshop is observing healthy protocols and that the elves are socially distant. Luckily, they only need to be kept three feet apart. Still, Kris Kringle has time to make a […]
Dec. 7 – 5 p.m. 6900 Block, Charade Dr. (75214) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect cut the complainant’s Christmas lights into sections. Dec. 8 – 2 p.m. 9300 Block, Pinyon Tree Rd. (75243) Verbal Threats: The suspect threatened to shoot the complainant. Dec. 8 – 7:23 p.m. 2500 Block, Gus Thomasson Rd. (75228) Aggravated Robbery […]
CELEBRATING 103 YEARS OF LIFE! By Carolyn Johnson Bernice Pearl Hooks Nicklas is glad to once again celebrate her birthday on December 23. Bernice (pictured) was born in Adrian, Pa. on December 23, 1917, the youngest of 12 children of Chambers L. and Clara Emily Hooks, and graduated from Kittanning High School in 1936. She […]
June 28, 1943 – December 8, 2020 By Gaelan Bellamy John Ashley Bellamy, artist, beloved father, companion and brother, passed away on December 8, surrounded and held by his family, completing a life best described as fabulous. Born June 28, 1943 to Jane and Lloyd Bellamy, Johnny never strayed from the path less traveled. After […]
Santa Claus may look a little different this year with a mask and sitting behind plexiglass, but he’s still ready to greet children and their families at the Dallas Arboretum’s Holiday at the Arboretum, which runs from now until Dec. 31. Making sure he’s “socially safe Santa,” the Jolly Old Man dons a face shield […]
Back Country Barbeque Restaurant has been in business since 1975, and is located on Greenville Avenue just north of Park Lane. Earnest Griffith (pictured) has been the pitmaster at Back Country since its inception. Earnest has put in six to seven days a week for 45 years preparing smoked brisket, ribs, pork, etc. for Back […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Most people can name most, if not all, of Santa’s reindeer. I had to look up a few names. Keep reading if you can’t remember them all. Just for fun, I’ll delve into the history of Santa’s reindeer (family-friendly version). Did Santa […]