Cowboys lack character necessary to win

Cowboys lack character necessary to win

By David Mullen For decades, the “defenses win championships” mantra has permeated through NFL front offices and locker rooms. Reflecting upon the 2025 Dallas Cowboys season, it is easy to single out that the team’s atrocious defense was the obvious reason behind a 7-9-1 record and another year of missing the playoffs. Make no mistake; […]

Foundation invested in research, advocacy

Foundation invested in research, advocacy

Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) celebrated its Ruby Anniversary Luncheon recently featuring Christine Baranski, an Emmy, two-time Tony, Screen Actors Guild, Drama Desk and American Comedy Award winner. The luncheon raised $840,000 in support of the Foundation’s mission, including more than $112,000 at the event itself. TXWF Board Chair Cris Zertuche Wong welcomed more than 950 […]

Small business loses out to national chain

Small business loses out to national chain

By Sean Stroud Rising ingredient costs and Texas’s cutthroat real estate market have led to the loss of a beloved local eatery, New York Sub. The staple SMU sandwich shop first opened in 1974, well before the Subway chain expanded into Texas, and will close at the end of February. Andrew Kelley announced the closure […]

Albondigas

Albondigas

Meatballs: 1/3 cup breadcrumbs  2/3 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 onion, diced  4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley  1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork  1 cup all-purpose flour  Oil, as needed Sauce: 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika  1 heavy […]

CFT gives to AAM,D

CFT gives to AAM,D

By Becky Mayad  Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the African American Museum, Dallas (AAM,D), to launch Phase I of a three-year conservation project to secure the museum’s archival, fine art and folk art collections, including historic documents, photographs, rare books and recordings. The grant will also establish the Harry […]

Charlotte Martin Bridges

Charlotte Martin Bridges

IN MEMORIAM Charlotte Martin Bridges October 15, 1930 to December 27, 2025 Charlotte passed peacefully on to her reunion with many in heaven on December 27, 2025. She was surrounded by all three daughters: Rebecca Bridges of Dallas, Deborah Gil of San Antonio and Marelyn Shedd of Abilene, Texas. Celebration of life service was held […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 2

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 2

Jan. 5 8:52 a.m. 10400 Block Sanden Dr. (75238) Other Offense-Misdemeanor: Arrested person was camping out on private property without consent. Jan. 5 2:22 a.m.  2700 Block Live Oak St. (75204) Deadly Conduct: Suspect pointed a weapon at an occupied vehicle. Jan. 5 5:26 p.m. 9600 Block Faircrest Dr. (75238) Burglary of a Habitation: Unknown […]

Get ready to Strut

Get ready to Strut

By Becky Deo The SPCA of Texas will host the 21st annual Strut Your Mutt, The Walk to End Animal Cruelty, which features a 2.5 mile fun walk, Saturday, March 28, at Fair Park (3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, 75210). Day of Event registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Big Tex Circle, with the walk starting […]

Banners will fly when FIFA comes to Dallas

Banners will fly when FIFA comes to Dallas

Nearly 200 streetlights in Deep Ellum carry the work of artists on banners that celebrate the Cultural District by reflecting the history, community and creative spirit of the area. New streetlight pole banners are featured two to three times per year. This next round is an exciting opportunity for local artists to submit portfolios for […]

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