By Nancy Black “Duck and cover.” That’s what my generation was taught as children. The Cold War was very real. Most school cafeterias were designated as fall-out shelters. Ducking and covering was also designed to save people from tornadoes. We actually had to duck and cover one day when I was a child at a […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers When I win the lottery, I’m going to have tropical fish and an aquarium service. Many people share my fascination with the colorful, captivating creatures. Fish are the third most popular pet, following dogs and cats. According to the 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 90.5 million American households (70 percent) […]
Election years require great efforts from the Dallas County Elections Department (DCED). With the new SB 1 passed by Texas Legislature, there is some voting confusion, which needs to be clarified. The DCED trains all Early Voting and Election Day judges and clerks working to serve voters and is seeking people who can serve as […]
By Judy McMillen St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church continues its Love One Another Speaker Series focusing on anti-racism, diversity and inclusion. “We are excited to present this series to shine the light on local artists and community leaders who are working daily to fight racism and bring unity to the Dallas community,” said Rev. Rob Leischner, […]
The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2022 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2022 commercial exhibits application are now available online. The annual State Fair of Texas is made up of a vast collection of small businesses — nearly 80 concessionaires and more than 200 exhibitors come together to […]
By Melissa Grych A familiar face with a long tradition of serving the White Rock community revealed a new name this week, as City Hospital of White Rock introduced itself as White Rock Medical Center. “We are proud to announce our new name and unveil our new logo — a move to affirm the advancements […]
2 pounds tenderloin or sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced 12 ounces stout beer 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 4 cups beef stock (plus 1 teaspoons beef base or dissolved beef bouillon cube added) 4 […]
By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2022 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader Awards, an honor that celebrates leaders who have helped lift up women and girls. The recipients will be honored at the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration (LFAC), presented by AT&T, on April 26, at the […]
By Jessica Whitt Garner The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will open the new special exhibition Courage and Compassion: The Japanese American World War II Experience on January 20. Courage and Compassion chronicles the harrowing stories of Japanese Americans during and immediately after WWII, highlighting the U.S. government’s curtailing of their civil rights, the […]