Reunion tour brings global talents to town

Reunion tour brings global talents to town

By Taylor Mayad Flying acrobats, stunts that defy the laws of physics, colorful costumes, fire breathers, stilt dancers and the ultimate pageantry and flare. Celebrating 30 years under the big top, UniverSoul Circus returns to Dallas with its show-stopping cultural extravaganza July 25-Aug. 11 at Red Bird Mall (3662 Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, Texas 75237). […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 26

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 26

June 18 — 3:40 p.m. 5700 Block Skillman St. (75206) Failure to ID-Fugitive Intent to Give False Info: Suspect gave a false name and date of birth to hide his identity. June 18 — 6:40 p.m. 3500 Block Munger Ave. (75204) Assault by Verbal Threat: The arrested person said she would throw a brick at the complainants while holding […]

Thai-style watermelon salad

Thai-style watermelon salad

Juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1 jalapeño seeded and diced 1 shallot, thinly sliced 4 cups diced seedless watermelon 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped  In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and honey. Stir in jalapeño and shallots, then add watermelon […]

Parents need summer reading, too!

Parents need summer reading, too!

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports It is important for kids to keep up their reading when they aren’t in school, and Dallas ISD is here to help. “Having students spend the summer reading books they enjoy will help them academically and instill a lifelong joy of reading,” said Douglas Frank, curriculum manager for Reading Language Arts. […]

Historical horses paved way for freedom

Historical horses paved way for freedom

By Dr. Beth Leermakers As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s honor the military horses who helped us achieve freedom from British rule. In this age of instant communication and delivery, it’s hard to imagine a time when people relied on 4-legged horsepower. We may think of horses charging into battle, but during the American Revolution […]

No one played baseball like Willie Mays

No one played baseball like Willie Mays

By David Mullen In the nearly 150 years of professional baseball, there has been no greater player than Willie Mays, who died on June 18 at age 93. The baseball world lost a legend. I lost a hero.  Known as “The Say Hey Kid,” Mays had a national following — without the benefit of 24-hour […]

McRae’s celebrates milestone event

McRae’s celebrates milestone event

Fourth of July weekend, the award-winning bistro and cocktail bar is bursting with excitement as they celebrate not only our nation’s independence, but the first year serving friends and neighbors in the East Dallas community. During dinner service on Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7, Chef Alejandro will present a patriotic prix fixe menu. […]

Campers learning while exploring

Campers learning while exploring

In Seagoville, Texas, on a sprawling 500-acre plot, a new adventure awaits city kids every day at the STEM Environmental Education Center (EEC). Trading urban surroundings with the great outdoors, Dallas ISD’s campers in the Summer Science Enrichment Program learn about aquatic science, entomology, astronomy, ornithology and geology while making memories and friendships amid scientific […]

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