2019 Wine on the Roof offers online bidding

2019 Wine on the Roof offers online bidding

By Vicki Young East Lake Pet Orphanage (ELPO), a Dallas-based, no kill animal shelter, announced the Orphanage’s 18th Annual Wine on the Roof fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 18, beginning at 7 p.m. at East Lake Pet Orphanage, located at 10101 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75238.  As the largest fundraiser of the year […]

SaSa Sushi surpasses expectations

SaSa Sushi surpasses expectations

By Sara Newberry When Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs closed in 2016, I know a lot of people wondered what would pop up in its place. I’m sure most, like me, just assumed it would just be another pub or tavern, similar to the Cock & Bull, or another family-friendly fast-casual spot like Liberty Burger. I could […]

‘Avengers: Endgame’ is exactly what an event movie should be

‘Avengers: Endgame’ is exactly what an event movie should be

By Chic DiCiccio Eleven years. Twenty-one movies. That is the buildup for “Avengers: Endgame,” which is this week’s Most Anticipated Movie of All Time. The fact that Marvel Studios and Disney made it this far is almost unimaginable and this 181-minute epic faces near impossible expectations.  “Avengers: Endgame” surpasses any and all expectation. This happens […]

Dental staff help make children smile

Dental staff help make children smile

Dr. AJ Ortega (pictured on the left) and his staff at White Rock Orthodontics (WRO) recently helped brighten the day of the children currently admitted to Our Children’s House Rehab Center in Dallas. The staff at WRO handmade 40 individual Easter Baskets and spent Good Friday interacting with the children during playtime to surprise them […]

Norris first woman to lead State Fair

Norris first woman to lead State Fair

By Nikki Jackson The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Gina Armour Norris (pictured) as its new chairwoman of the board during their annual meeting. Norris will succeed Richard Knight, Jr., following his four-year term as chairman. By accepting the responsibilities as chairwoman, Norris is the first woman to join a long […]

Want to own a sports franchise?

Want to own a sports franchise?

By David Mullen So you may have just received that whopping three-digit tax return check from the IRS. You are thinking about fulfilling a dream and becoming an owner of a major league sports franchise. Think again.  Forbes magazine just came out with a study that stated all Major League Baseball teams are now worth […]

Dirk switching games!

Dirk switching games!

41.21.1. He’s an NBA Champ, MVP and the longest-running NBA player to spend his entire 21-season career with one team. Known as Swish 41, he’s the sixth all-time NBA scorer and North Texas’ most treasured hometown hero. What’s not to love about Dirk Nowitzki (pictured with fans)? Toast the beloved basketball legend at Dirk Nowitzki’s […]

Animal anxiety as real as human anxiety

Animal anxiety as real as human anxiety

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Like dogs and people, cats can suffer from anxiety. Anxiety is the anticipation of future dangers from unknown or imagined origins that result in normal physiologic reactions associated with fear. Unlike fear that tends to be situational and acute, anxiety is a chronic condition. Feline anxiety can be caused by pain […]

Trailblazing scholarship endowed at UNT

Trailblazing scholarship endowed at UNT

CASTLEBERRY PEACE INSTITUTE By Rebecca Aguilar Peacemakers Inc. honored donors, supporters and volunteers who have supported the existence of the Castleberry Peace Institute (CPI) at the University of North Texas. Author and journalist Vivian Castleberry had a vision for peace in the world. In 2010, the institute was established in her name and since then […]