By Kendall Green The 16th annual Walk from Obesity will take place at City Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 19. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation’s Walk from Obesity is the only national walkathon that brings attention to the disease of obesity by raising awareness in communities all throughout the country. The […]
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 6 garlic cloves, lightly smashed 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup capers, rinsed and patted dry Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 pound dried spaghetti 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons […]
By Gigi Ekstrom For anyone involved in Boy Scouts, the pinnacle of achievement is to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. It requires motivation, perseverance and discipline to earn the many required merit badges and completion of a major community service project. Less than seven percent of eligible Scouts obtain this high honor. Lakehill […]
By Chic DiCiccio Director Todd Phillips has done something incredible with “Joker.” He’s made a movie that’s unbelievably crafted, shot, written and acted … that you absolutely only need to watch once. “Joker” is an incendiary culture bomb that should be praised for its moviemaking brilliance but stop short of lionizing the main character as […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for its annual Teacher of the Year Award. The purpose is to recognize educators who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs that are serving to […]
By Richard Lannen The State Fair of Texas is the mecca of fried foods and a haven for hungry and adventurous eaters alike. With so many choices available and dozens more added every year, it can feel daunting to decide what to eat. Some people try their best to taste every new addition and Big […]
By David Mullen The Dallas Mavericks 2019-20 season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 8 with an exhibition game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City. This will be their first year without Dirk Nowitzki since 1998. While the Mavs build for the future, the NBA, because of offseason trades and free agent signings, has never been more […]
By Nancy Black You hate getting it but, then again, you kind of hope you get picked when you do. I’ve been chosen to make that drive downtown many a time. Always a prospective juror, never a member of the actual jury. It’s a good thing. I am way too opinionated. And I absolutely love […]
The 2019 Hexter Howl, an East Dallas tradition, is this Saturday, Oct. 5. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. with music, a costume contest, prizes, games, food and more. The carnival, sponsored by David Collier Realtor, is a major fundraiser benefitting the Hexter Elementary’s literacy program. This year’s goal is $15K, which will help […]