Town changes course for annual Cotton Patch event

Town changes course for annual Cotton Patch event

By David Mullen The 2020 Dallas Marathon was cancelled. The 2020 Tour de France was delayed. The Boston Marathon was cancelled and the 2021 race has already been postponed until next fall. Horse Racing’s Triple Crown was shuffled. The traditional April start of the Masters was moved to November without patrons. Professional and collegiate sports […]

Crime Watch, Vol. 11, No. 47, Nov. 6-12, 2020

Crime Watch, Vol. 11, No. 47, Nov. 6-12, 2020

Oct. 27 – Noon 5400 Block, Ross Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: The suspect broke into the complainant’s storage unit and stole property. Oct. 27 – 2 p.m. 8100 Block, N. Central Expy.  (75206) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot at the complainant’s vehicle while he was in it.   […]

Christmas, here I come!

By Nancy Black Families are encouraged not to gather together this Thanksgiving because of the threat of spreading COVID-19. My family is on board, as we all hope to live to see the year 2020 end. Therefore, I’m not going to wait. I used to wait until the day after Thanksgiving — Black Friday, my […]

Next round of leaders sought

Next round of leaders sought

By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2021 Maura Award and Young Leader Award, which recognize those who have positively impacted the lives of women and girls. Nominations are open online at txwf.org/events/leadershipawards/. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 13.  Award recipients will be honored at the Leadership Forum & Awards […]

Dialogue about racism fosters belief system

Dialogue about racism fosters belief system

By Joanna Coogan Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) continues to use the power of theater to spark important conversation about race. On Friday, Nov. 6, the theater makes #MATTER available for viewing.  This 16-minute play by award-winning playwright, poet and changemaker Idris Goodwin, is recommended for ages 14 and older due to mature themes and discussions. […]

DPD needs VIPs

DPD needs VIPs

The Northeast Substation of the Dallas Police Department is holding its next Volunteer in Patrol (VIP) training class on Dec. 5. The event is online from 9 a.m-1 p.m. The VIP program allows citizens to have an active part in combating crime in their patrol area. VIPs supplement detection and reporting of suspicious persons and […]

Garden salutes military members

Garden salutes military members

Join the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden for Veteran’s Day Weekend on Nov. 7, 8 and 11. All active duty and retired military personnel receive complimentary admission with ID. Timed tickets must be reserved by calling 214-515-6615. No walk-ups allowed. Face coverings are required for all guests age 5 and older for the duration of […]

Vinegar Chicken with Olive-Fennel Relish

Vinegar Chicken with Olive-Fennel Relish

Chicken: 2 small onions, cut into  6 wedges each  1 pint cherry tomatoes 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence 1/2 cup white wine vinegar  Relish: 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 cup garlic-stuffed green olives, chopped 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped Olive oil, salt and pepper  Heat oven to 425F. […]

Scary side of sports resurfaces

By David Mullen In honor of a Halloween that is devoid of wild costume parties and, in many cases, trick or treaters going door-to-door, there is a scary side of sports worth noting. Let’s avoid the obvious coronavirus pandemic references, although cases can be made that live sport without fans and with cardboard cutouts or […]