By David Mullen What was setting up to be a normal NBA offseason suddenly spun out of control. Forwards Paul George and Kawhi Leonard joined the Los Angeles Clippers, and Kyrie Irving went to the Brooklyn Nets, as did Kevin Durant, who will miss the entire season with a ruptured Achilles tendon injury. Guard […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) hosted its 15th Annual Economic Summit Presented by CC Young on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Doubletree by Hilton Campbell Centre. This year’s Keynote Speakers were the well-known Entrepreneurial Power Couple — Alexa Conomos and Bradley Anderson. Bringing years of experience and dedication to their careers and the business community, Alexa […]
By Nancy Black One team made a good decision. One team made a bad one. Hundreds of lives were saved by that first decision. Hundreds (perhaps thousands) of lives were endangered by the second. One decision was based on safety. One was based on revenues. On Sunday evening, when the National Weather Service issued a […]
Greenland Hills UMC hosts a Global Village Market each year for nonprofit organizations to sell their goods and bring awareness to their charities. All goods sold and donations made at this event go directly back to the organization. Think of it as the gifts that give back. This two-day event offers lots to do: shopping, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Every year, my neighbors display an enormous, inflatable black cat for Halloween. My dogs are terrified of that colossal cat, especially when it turns its head and glares at them. Spooky! Black cats are the most popular Halloween costume among elementary-aged children and college freshmen women. Black cats are certainly a […]
By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Mavericks will be the presenting sponsor for the 34th Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) Annual Luncheon, set for Nov. 14 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. A sponsor reception starts at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon co-chairs Janiece Evans-Page and Virginia Rose-Harris welcome Elaine Welteroth as […]
1 large yellow onion, diced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 pound ground turkey 12 ounces ale or lager beer 8 green chiles, roasted, seeded and diced (about 1 cup) 1 cup corn kernels 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16-ounce) package cornbread mix, prepared […]
By Rev. Mitchell Boone The Partners Council of Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space and the Leadership Team of White Rock United Methodist Church are excited to announce a three-year grant from the QuadW Foundation to further their work in far East Dallas. The QuadW Missional Interns have partnered for the last four years with White […]
By Chris Kelley From Oct. 26-27, Sam Williamson, a board member of the non-profit group Bird’s Eye View Project, will put everything on the line when he attempts a 100-mile super walk around White Rock Lake to raise money for veterans and first responders. The anticipated 36-hour nonstop journey will send Williamson around the historic […]