Fair Park plans for Enchanted holidays

Fair Park plans for Enchanted holidays

Prepare to be captivated by the holiday season as Enchant, the whimsical and heartfelt Christmas light maze and village, announced their return to Dallas from Nov. 26-Jan. 2. Known for transporting guests to a world of festive wonder, Enchant is proud to present The Great Search, the first in a series of five fascinating adventures. […]

Funnel Cake Queen leaves lasting legacy

Funnel Cake Queen leaves lasting legacy

By Shari Goldstein Stern Let’s say your family is well organized enough to maintain a list of must-have “Fair food” in advance of every trip to the annual State Fair of Texas (SFOT). Now say you’re obsessed enough to fold that list with the leftover coupons for rides and food, still in your wallet since […]

Watermelon Gazpacho Salad

Watermelon Gazpacho Salad

4 (1/2-inch thick) slices baguette 4 cups watermelon, seeds removed and cubed  1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 cucumbers, seeded and diced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 6 baby sweet peppers, thinly sliced 1/2 jalapeno, diced (or to taste) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bread 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon smoked […]

GAPCo promotes work/life balance

GAPCo promotes work/life balance

By Ariana Hajibashi It’s been a trying time for restaurants. Nearly 18 months out from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are struggling to hire, and restaurants in particular are competing for a shrinking workforce. Greenville Avenue Pizza Company has always prided itself on paying competitive wages and investing in employee growth. Now, the […]

DFW Golf Show back in full swing

DFW Golf Show back in full swing

By David Mullen Danielle Cocanougher has gone through a lot in the past year. As co-owner of Texas Golf Shows and show producer of the DFW Golf Show, she had to postpone the event scheduled for March due to COVID-19 concerns while keeping sponsors, vendors and fans motivated. She also found time to have her […]

Crime Watch — July 30 – August 5, 2021

Crime Watch — July 30 – August 5, 2021

July 20 – 10:45 a.m. 2700 Block, N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Terroristic Threat: An unknown suspect tossed fireworks into the complainant’s stairwell and yelled “gun!,” causing the complainant to fall. July 20 – 5:45 p.m. 4200 Block, Live Oak St. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.  July […]

Armando Leija Esparza

Armando Leija Esparza

Visitation and a reception for Armando is scheduled for Thursday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. at Anderson Clayton Gonzalez, 1111 Military Parkway in Mesquite, 75149. A rosary service will occur Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at Anderson Clayton Gonzalez Funeral Home Chapel.  Esparza’s friends and family will gather for his funeral on Friday, July […]

Bath House calling all artists for new show

Bath House calling all artists for new show

After hosting the show online in 2020, the Bath House Cultural Center will present the 35th annual Day of the Dead art exhibition in its gallery spaces from October 16 to November 6. The center is seeking entries for this year’s Día de los Muertos: The Everlasting Bond exhibition. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, […]

Botanical garden to get bugged out

Botanical garden to get bugged out

The 16th annual Autumn at the Arboretum returns September 18 through October 31 with more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, hailing from THE pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada, throughout the garden. The signature display comes alive with larger-than-life insect topiaries, fascinatingly bugged-out 20-foot-tall pumpkin houses, and, of course, a maze for younger visitors. Special […]