An inspiring speech from fifth-grader Colin Harris earned him first place in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition. Harris (pictured above), who attends J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard, competed alongside seven other outstanding fourth- and fifth-grade students at the Jan. 17 competition. The students shared their original speeches addressing a question: […]
By Rebecca Aguilar Several hundred women, men and children marched one mile in downtown Dallas in the fourth annual Women’s March for equal civil rights and reproduction rights. Maricela Martinez and her three girlfriends carpooled downtown to take part in the march. She said, “I march for the women who came before me, for myself […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Echo Theatre, one of Dallas’ most beloved theatre companies, will begin its 2020 – 2021 season with a temporary leave from its gem of a venue, the Bath House Cultural Center. The building, located on the shores of White Rock Lake, will be closed for renovations and repairs for about three […]
“Real food, served by real people, in a real environment.” That is Flatbread Company’s goal. The Massachusetts-based restaurant just opened its sixteenth location, in Dallas. Hundreds of neighbors and community members gathered for the grand opening this past week. Located at the end of Lowest Greenville Ave., Flatbread’s mission is to become an integral part […]
Pathways provide easy access to lake By Nancy Black The concrete for the new sidewalk along Garland Road in front of the Arboretum has finally been poured. Approved by the Dallas City Council in October of 2017, the new pathway stretches from the intersection of E. Lawther Dr. and Garland Rd. and runs along the […]
2 tablespoons turmeric 2 teaspoons fenugreek 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste 1/4 cup whole milk yogurt 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 tablespoons butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1-inch piece ginger, […]
By Andrea Lamarsaude A new year brings new ways to support local artists at Salons by JC Dallas – Casa Linda Plaza. The Salons just kicked off their 2020 Winter Art Exhibition featuring two local East Dallas artists, Ruda Anderson and Laurie McClurg. The exhibition opened January 14 and features more than 50 original works […]
By Chic DiCiccio “Bad Boys for Life” may be the first movie ever made that makes viewers miss Michael Bay. If there is one area where Bay excels, it’s turning brain-dead scripts into entertaining (yet still brain-dead) movies. This is a guy that directed the hell out of the first two silly “Bad Boys” scripts […]
From Staff Reports A lawsuit for hazing against UT – Arlington’s Sigma Chi fraternity and affiliated entities and individuals has been filed by the Turley Law Firm on behalf of a former UTA student. The suit states that the student, in order to be accepted into the fraternity, was forced to drink beer and liquor […]