By Shari Goldstein Stern A teacher’s job is enormous, whether he or she has an overflowing classroom or an average number of students. Either way, teachers would be hard pressed to find enough hours in most days to give uninterrupted, quality time to any one student. Volunteers in schools are big-hearted with their time and […]
By D’Et Dixon On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Dallas Police Department in partnership with McShan Florist and the Society of American Florists (SAF), once again joined hundreds of florists nationwide to surprise unsuspecting citizens with two free flower arrangements: one to keep and one to give to a friend, family member, colleague or even a […]
Resolution sails through city hall By Sujata Dand Paula Blackmon used to be a runner, and White Rock Lake was her track. “I used to do my loops around the lake,” the District 9 councilwoman reveals. Now, she walks. “It’s been my place to take a deep breath and realize why I’m here. It’s my […]
By Chic DiCiccio It took 62 episodes of “Breaking Bad” to watch Walter White (Brian Cranston) go from a timid, beaten high school teacher to an organized crime/drug kingpin. There’s an entire television series (“Better Call Saul,” which you most definitely should be watching) dedicated to explaining how the flawed, yet sweet Jimmy McGill (Bob […]
By R. H. Lannen Almost a hidden gem, tracking down Casa Linda Salvadoran can be a challenge. Located in the Lochwood neighborhood, the restaurant is found tucked in a small space in what is called the Whiterock Marketplace. Once you do find it, however, you are in for an authentic and delicious dining experience. Family […]
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, […]