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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Oct. 20 – 3 p.m. 2600 Block, John West Rd. (75228) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s car keys from her. Oct. 21 – 3:15 a.m. 9400 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: Three unknown suspects entered the business, held the complainant at gunpoint and demanded money. […]
By Mark A. Ball Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has been named as an honoree of the second annual Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an official ranking of companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation. The TxN 20 recognizes the best and most innovative work in conservation coming from […]