By Shari Goldstein Stern Telling this story might have been unthinkable in past decades, but it’s claiming audiences’ attention and reverence across generations today. While the intense “Dear Evan Hansen” is a musical with a lovely score, its lyrics support the story of tough, while currently familiar, recognizable, human challenges. “Dear Evan Hansen” delivers audiences […]
By Jason L. Evans Dallas Fire-Rescue formally recognized firefighter Peter “Pete” Hartnett, and the crew riding DFR Engine 28, for his life-saving actions on the morning of Monday, May 21, 2018, while responding to an “Aggravated Assault” call. Upon arrival, Engine 28 found a woman, who had been doused with kerosene and set on fire, […]
By Gigi Ekstrom Lakehill senior Koby Watkins (pictured below) has earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award. He is the 155th member of Troop 259 to attain the rank of Eagle. Only around six percent of all Boy Scouts achieve this honor. Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges […]
From Staff Reports For more than 20 years, volunteer groups have gathered monthly to pick up trash at White Rock Lake. The Adopt-A-Shoreline program is a Dallas Park and Recreation Department initiative administered by For the Love of the Lake. Fifty local organizations have pledged their commitment by signing on as Adopt-a-Shoreline groups, agreeing to […]
By Stephen Sardone After gobbling up that big Thanksgiving meal, possibly snoozing in your big easy chair and yelling at the TV at the Dallas Cowboys, there is little time to enjoy the leftovers. The pressure is on to ready the house for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Christmastime, and it can be as tough as Santa’s […]
Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups pumpkin butter Grated zest of 1 orange […]
By Christine Finnegan The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will perform its annual Baroque Christmas concert at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7611 Park Ln. in Dallas, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 8131 Military Parkway. Admission is complimentary; donations are appreciated. This unique […]
By R. H. Lannen In the last few years, The Heights has solidified itself as a staple in the Lakewood shopping center, an area that has made or broken restaurants throughout the years. By offering a southern-inspired menu and a well-equipped coffee bar, the restaurant has gained a strong following with the growing and changing […]
By David Mullen Thanksgiving is the time for sharing a great meal and spicy conversation with friends and family. It is also time for our annual “Turkeys of the Year Awards” in sports. The turkey buffet could be endless, but we will stop at the “raspberrys.” Conor McGregor. Every time the popular Irish UFC fighter […]