Crime Watch, Dec. 4 – 10, 2020

Crime Watch, Dec. 4 – 10, 2020

Nov. 24 – 11:35 p.m. 4900 Block, Victor St. (75214) Deadly Conduct: An unknown person fired a handgun near the complainant’s residence, causing a bullet to enter the complainant’s residence.   Nov. 25 – 12:14 a.m. 7800 Block, Garland Rd. (75214) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: A suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and […]

Task force works to attract start-ups

Task force works to attract start-ups

By Tristin Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson announced a new task force that will make recommendations meant to help turn Dallas into a top city for startup businesses and entrepreneurs. To lead the Mayor’s Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Mayor Johnson has named two co-chairs: Trey Bowles, the co-founder and executive chairman of the DEC […]

Help needed filling ‘Bye-Bye Bags’

Help needed filling ‘Bye-Bye Bags’

By Sharon Adams Regina Bruce, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Magnolias and chair of this event, is honored to announce Robert Griffin III, “RG3,” as the honorary chair of the Holiday Drive presented by independent registered investment advisor CAPTRUST benefiting the children of Vogel Alcove.  “Dallas Magnolias is thrilled to […]

Holiday village awaits visitors

Holiday village awaits visitors

St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to safely celebrate the season at “Journey of Lights,” a new outdoor, immersive Christmas experience, Dec. 11-19 from 6-9 p.m., 5801 W. Plano Parkway, benefiting the church’s new mental health initiative, a program that will be available not only to church members but also to the community. […]

Can YOU help keep a student warm?

Can YOU help keep a student warm?

Texans Can Academies Dallas is hosting a contactless winter donation drive to benefit the students at their six Dallas area schools who are in need of essential winter gear, personal protective equipment and food this winter season. With a few easy clicks on Amazon, donations can be made through Texans Can Academies’ Amazon Wishlist. Items […]

Phase III vaccine trial seeks participants

Phase III vaccine trial seeks participants

By Sydney Street Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) is seeking participants for clinical trials for the AstraZeneca Oxford coronavirus vaccine, AZD1222, that have resumed across the world after a temporary pause earlier this year. Seeking 250 participants in the Dallas Fort Worth area out of the 30,000 required across the study, the PHNTX Research Department […]

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup flour  1 large yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 4 stalks celery, diced 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 4 cups chicken stock 12 ounces […]

Gobble up this year’s sports giblets

Gobble up this year’s sports giblets

By David Mullen The Zoom call with the family has been made, the apple cobbler portion of the Swanson turkey TV dinner is bubbling and you are wearing your best pair of sweat pants. Welcome to Thanksgiving 2020 and the seventh annual Turkey of the Year awards presented by Rolaids. Pour another glass of 2018 […]