Bank helps launch futures

Bank helps launch futures

By Raquel Henry International Bank of Commerce (IBC Bank) awarded eight deserving Dallas/Fort Worth-area Texans Can Academy students scholarships as part of the bank’s “We Do More” philosophy. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship at a reception on June 14, 2019, totaling $8,000 in scholarships awarded. IBC Bank’s A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded […]

Getting children off couch doctor’s goal

Getting children off couch doctor’s goal

By David Mullen National Youth Sports Week began on July 15, and the experts at the Children’s Health Andrews Institute are dedicated to getting children outdoors to play and stay healthy while doing so. National Youth Sports Week aims to promote safe environments and healthy lifestyles for children and their families through sports and has […]

Friends to honor Arts & Letters founder

Friends to honor Arts & Letters founder

By Mary Wilonsky Kay Cattarulla, who founded the acclaimed Arts & Letters Live literary series at the Dallas Museum of Art, will be honored with the May Dickson Exall Award at the Friends of the Dallas Public Library annual dinner on Thursday, November 14. The award, recognizing outstanding contributions to libraries and literacy in North […]

Why not me?

By Nancy Black Yikes! Dallas Animal Services is over capacity! Hundreds of dogs and cats are facing death if they aren’t adopted ASAP! It’s a good thing we don’t have a law in this country allowing humans to be euthanized due to overcrowding. Because more than 6,000 children in Texas are waiting to be adopted, […]

Tour de Fleurs 2019 promises best party

Tour de Fleurs 2019 promises best party

Tour des Fleurs has announced the quarter and half marathons benefiting the internationally acclaimed Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be held on September 21. Hosted by the Dallas Arboretum, the USATF certified race starts and finishes on the lakeside trail of White Rock Lake. Touted as “Dallas’ best post-race party,” this year’s event is […]

Love of the area keeps Benny inspired

Love of the area keeps Benny inspired

By Shari Goldstein Stern Casa Linda’s Lover’s Pizza & Pasta groupies don’t panic. Benny would never leave us without our veggie pizza or lasagna with his homemade pasta. In March, owner Benny Zeqiri packed up the popular restaurant’s warm atmosphere, great memories and fabulous food since 2005 to turn the key, locking up the popular […]

‘Count Her In’ aims to influence women

‘Count Her In’ aims to influence women

By Juliette Coulter The year 2020 marks the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. To mark this milestone, Texas Women’s Foundation is launching “Count Her In,” a social media campaign celebrating 100 people, organizations and milestones that have advanced voting rights for Texas […]

Big Tex chooses Texas wines for Fair

Big Tex chooses Texas wines for Fair

By Karissa Condonianis In keeping with the State Fair of Texas mission of promoting agriculture, education and community involvement, involvement, the Fair is introducing its new Blue Ribbon Wine Selection program. Sponsored by GO TEXAN and in partnership with the Texas Wine Advocate, 12 of Texas’ best wines were selected from a pool of more […]

Peach-Blackberry Crisp

Peach-Blackberry Crisp

Filling: 2 pounds peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into wedges 12 ounces blackberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1 teaspoon kosher salt Topping: 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) […]