Basil “Big Money” Roland Gentry, 93, of Garland, Texas entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven surrounded by family on Aug. 6, 2019. Basil was born to parents Joseph Napoleon Gentry and Nora Cornelia Farmer Gentry on January 26, 1926 in Reinhardt, Texas. He was the last man living from Reinhardt, which is now East […]
WOODSTOCK — 50 years LATER By Shari Goldstein Stern Boomers are likely to remember the summer of 1969, when an estimated half a million 1960s music enthusiasts descended on 600-acre farm grounds in Bethel, New York to enjoy the music of some of their favorite artists. A few of those were Joan Baez, Chicago, Three […]
Shell Shack is hosting a school supply donation drive from Aug. 19-23. During these dates, stop into any location with new backpacks, pencil pouches, binders, calculators, markers, notebooks, construction paper, folders or other helpful supplies, and you’ll get something for your generosity: a free bowl of delicious Chicken and Sausage Gumbo or New England Clam […]
By Shelia Huffman Joyce Brown of Flower Mound won the 2019 title of “Ms. Texas Senior America” Saturday afternoon at the Doubletree Galleria in Addison, Texas. Joyce has been a church volunteer for more than 25 years and volunteers at the Homeless Shelter, serving meals and offering words of encouragement to those in need. She […]
By Karissa Condoianis The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to partner with Metro by T-Mobile to present the 15th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards. On Sunday, Aug. 25, three winners will be crowned in the categories of “Best […]
By Lindsey Lyons EarthX is encouraging diners to Go NOCO Loco! by saying NO to plastic and Styrofoam containers during DFW Restaurant Week. Running through Sept. 1, DFW Restaurant Week is the single largest culinary event in Dallas-Fort Worth, offering diners special menus at more than 140 participating restaurants. With nearly 90,000 local residents making […]
Crust: 1 box French Vanilla cake mix 1/2 cup melted butter 1 egg, beaten Filling: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup melted butter 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups powdered sugar Heat oven to 350F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and […]
By Anandini Plotkin On Friday, Aug. 23, The Radha Kalachandji Hare Krishna Temple will celebrate Janmastami. Janmastami — the Krishna’s birthday festival — begins at 6 p.m. and will continue until midnight, the exact moment of the anniversary of Krishna’s advent. The festival will feature live kirtan music (musical meditation), classical Indian dance (bharat-natyam) performances […]
By Chic DiCiccio In case you were wondering if “The Art of Racing in the Rain” was going to be an all-out tearjerker, just know that the story begins with a senior golden retriever knowingly nearing the end of his life. The dog, Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner), explains how he feels about the situation […]