By Kurt Watkins A gateway to the South Dallas neighborhood, the Forest Theater on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (formerly Forest Avenue) is turning 75 years old. Developed by the legendary Karl Hoblitzelle and a sister venue to the Majestic Theater, Lakewood Theater, and Inwood Theater, the Forest Theater is the heart of the Forest […]
By David Mullen The All-Star Game, played this year on July 17 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, is the unofficial halfway point of the season. It’s more of a celebration than an intervention. It is the time when clubs expected to lose — but are winning — are labeled “surprise teams.” Teams that are […]
By Taylor Mayad At a time when schools are limiting the teaching of African American history and libraries are pulling books off shelves, the African American Museum, Dallas is launching a Freedom Schools series on Saturdays running now through Sept. 21. The Freedom Schools are part of a national effort by the Association for the […]
1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 4 chicken thighs Salt and pepper to taste Oil, for grilling In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and mustard. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to mayo mixture. Toss to coat. Set aside and let stand for 30 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan […]
By Taylor Mayad The deadline is fast approaching for Texas-based women artists – from emerging to established – to submit their works for the sixth-annual Vignette Art Fair, which will take place Oct. 17-19, 2024, at Dallas Market Hall (2200 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75207). The three-day juried event features works exclusively by Texas […]
July 16 — 2:30 p.m. 10000 Block Shoreview Rd. (75238) Assault of the Elderly or Disabled Causing Bodily Injury: An unknown suspect choked an elderly complainant, causing pain. July 16 — 4:30 p.m. 11600 Block Audelia Rd. (75243) Evading Arrest Detention: The arrested person tried to avoid arrest by evading the arresting officer on foot for roughly […]
Save the Date. Join the Dallas Arboretum for the 7th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, presented by Bank of America, on September 14 and 15. Indulge in two days of amazing food, vendors, live entertainment, and cooking demonstrations. Don’t miss the highlight of the weekend, the Quinceañera Fashion Show, kicking off the celebration on September 14. […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Some like it hot! Well, maybe animals don’t enjoy extreme heat, but some species are well adapted to tolerate it. Here are a few animals whose physical characteristics and behaviors protect them from scorching heat. Camels Known as “ships of the desert,” camels can survive temperatures as high as 120° F. […]
By Taylor Mayad The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) hosted a pitch competition July 18 similar to “Shark Tank” featuring 11 Dallas ISD high school students vying for cash, a trip to New York City and the opportunity to impress investors during a national contest later this year. The group of juniors […]