Carol Parker Gray

Carol Parker Gray

By Shari Goldstein Stern “The family of Carol Parker Gray was grateful to host the many long time East Dallas friends and Woodrow Wilson High School (Woodrow) alumni from the ’50s at a special celebration of her life on June 23,” said Cathy Nance, Woodrow ’74. Cathy is the daughter of Woodrow’s beloved alumna, Carol […]

Surviving stupidity

By Nancy Black I had thought of everything, until I didn’t think at all. I’d covered all my bases, except my home base. I thought I was smart but learned my intelligence can fail me.  Let me set the stage. I was selling my dearly beloved Toyota van, which I no longer needed now that […]

Just another manic Monday for Mavs

Just another manic Monday for Mavs

By David Mullen Monday, June 14 should have been the start of an uneventful week for the Dallas Mavericks. They had been eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Clippers, which have become the arch-nemesis of the Mavs for no other reason except they can’t seem to beat them. The NBA Draft is not […]

Maltagliati with Salmon and Summer Vegetables

Maltagliati with Salmon and Summer Vegetables

12 lasagna noodles, broken into irregular pieces of roughly the same size 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 4 medium green tomatoes, chopped Kernels from 2 ears of corn 1/4 cup capers, rinsed 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 4 burrata, cut into wedges Salt and pepper Vegetable oil Cook noodles per package directions until al dente. Drain, […]

Braised Beef Cheeks

Braised Beef Cheeks

5 pounds beef cheeks 4 tablespoons oil 1 large onion, diced 4 carrots, diced 3 celery stalks, sliced 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups fruity red wine  1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice Kosher salt and pepper Preheat oven to 300F.  Rinse and pat dry beef cheeks. Remove the […]

Dallas Summer Musicals names winners

Dallas Summer Musicals names winners

By Haley Harrington North Texas high school students, teachers, and their theater departments were celebrated in a virtual ceremony of the 10th Annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards (DSM HSMTA) on Friday, June 11. The awards ceremony was presented as a livestream broadcast through DSM’s YouTube channel and featured live performances, award […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 24

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 24

June 8 – 8 p.m. 9700 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot the complainant, who was listed in good condition.  June 9 – 2:30 p.m. 8100 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole five boxes of lottery tickets from the counter […]

Mobile food program helps families

Mobile food program helps families

By Kristi Bare Wilkinson Center will launch its new Pantry2Go mobile food program at a special celebration on Friday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., at its East Dallas food pantry, located at 3402 N. Buckner Blvd. in Dallas. The celebration will include recognition of Pantry2Go partners North Texas Food Bank, American Airlines and the Herbalife […]

Hawn to speak at Chick Lit luncheon

Hawn to speak at Chick Lit luncheon

Community Partners of Dallas announces Academy Award-winning actress, The New York Times bestselling author, producer, director and true children’s advocate, Goldie Hawn, as the featured speaker for the 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon presented by Dr. Robert and Lara Tafel on Friday, Sept. 24 at the Hilton Anatole. Hawn authored two best-selling books: a memoir […]