Mobile outdoor stage brings music to all

Mobile outdoor stage brings music to all

Spring appearances of The Dallas Opera’s (TDO) OperaTruck begin this Saturday, March 22 at Dallas West Branch Library (2332 Singleton Blvd. in Dallas). Following appearances are March 29, April 5 and May 3. Each spring and fall, TDO offers free entertaining and educational “pop-up” performances of 30-minute family-friendly operas. Since 2021, these productions have been […]

Cuban Sandwich Egg Rolls

Cuban Sandwich Egg Rolls

1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast 2 tablespoons oil, plus more for frying 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with the side of a knife 4 ounces sliced ham, cut into thin strips 1 cup dill pickle relish 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, plus 2 […]

Event essential for raising awareness, encouraging women

Event essential for raising awareness, encouraging women

By Taylor Mayad Powell Recognizing the critical role of early detection in breast cancer treatment, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is partnering with Parkland Health to host the Mammograms Save Lives event on Saturday, March 22 from 7 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public, the event will offer no-cost mammograms for […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 11

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 11

March 4 9 a.m. 6800 Block Town North Dr. (75231) Theft by Deception (Fraud): The complainant reported that an unknown suspect scammed her out of $3,000. March 4 7:20 p.m. 8400 Block Park Ln. (75231) Evading Arrest Detention: Unknown suspects evaded arrest detention on foot. March 4  10:30 p.m. 9600 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Deadly Conduct Involving the […]

Senior Source, Atmos share the warmth

Senior Source, Atmos share the warmth

By Shaelyn Stone The Senior Source and Atmos Energy will once again partner to host the “Atmos Energy Bill Pay Blitz” at The Senior Source on March 26 with the goal of distributing at least $150,000 to low income seniors to help cover outstanding natural gas bills. This is the fifth year the two organizations […]

Animal lifespans reflect environmental impact

Animal lifespans reflect environmental impact

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Why do some animals live longer than others? As I watch my 15-year-old foster dog’s health decline, I find myself wondering — like many pet parents — why our time with dogs is so short. Animal lifespans vary widely. Many mayflies live less than 24 hours in their final winged form, […]

Lower Greenville prepares to go green

Lower Greenville prepares to go green

The Vanderbilt to Vickery Association announces the return of the biggest and best block party of its kind — the annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party — on Saturday, March 15. The Block Party opens at 9 a.m. and the fun continues until 6 p.m. on the streets of Lower Greenville between […]

Season opens with Dodgers cashing in

Season opens with Dodgers cashing in

By David Mullen Are the Los Angeles Dodgers the best team money can buy?  The Dodgers are the reigning World Champions. They spent wads of money in the offseason to get even better, amassing an estimated $321 million payroll, which is $56 million more than LA spent last season. And now they get to go […]

Gala raises funds for MS

Gala raises funds for MS

By Martha Tiller The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation, a local nonprofit committed to funding research to end multiple sclerosis (MS), hosts “Ropin’ in the Cure” Saturday, March 29, at the iconic Longhorn Ballroom. Andrea Reich and Nita Patel are co-chairs for this year’s Yellow Rose Gala, with The Scott Burford Family serving as the event’s […]