Gonzales says Fair food is in his DNA

Gonzales says Fair food is in his DNA

By Warren Black In the battle to have the best new favorite food at the State Fair of Texas (Fair), the competition is measured by the Big Tex Choice Awards. There are categories like Savory, Sweet and Sipper. No one has one won more of the coveted awards at the Fair than Abel Gonzales Jr. […]

Risotto with Butternut Squash and Bacon

Risotto with Butternut Squash and Bacon

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 shallot, minced 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and minced 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine About 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Salt and […]

Students build real connections in club

Students build real connections in club

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Every week at Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, students in Baile Con Nosotros come together in celebration of dance and culture.  It all started in 2021, when, in between periods, students began listening to cultural music and dancing in Ellyn Stroud’s classroom at Robert T. Hill Middle School. After seeing […]

Burgers + Burgundy continues tradition

Burgers + Burgundy continues tradition

By Haley Davis Leonhard One of Dallas’ favorite fall culinary fundraisers is back. DIFFA Dallas’ 17th Annual Burgers + Burgundy returns Thursday, October 22, bringing together some of the city’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants for an evening of inventive burgers, wine and philanthropy hosted by longtime DIFFA Dallas supporter and renowned chef John Tesar. […]

Resident’s memories become part of Dallas history

Resident’s memories become part of Dallas history

By Theresa Hunt For nearly 63 years, viewers around the world had seen the smiling young woman standing along President John F. Kennedy’s Dallas motorcade route, but few knew her name or the story behind those brief seconds of film. Today, she is known as Joan Jackson, a 94-year-old resident of CC Young Senior Living […]

Crime Watch — Vol 17, No. 41

Crime Watch — Vol 17, No. 41

Oct. 5 1:30 p.m. 10300 Block Lawler Rd. (75243) Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone: Known juvenile suspect was in possession of a controlled substance on school property. Oct. 5 5:20 p.m. 9900 Block  E. Northwest Hwy. (75238) Harassment/Preliminary Investigation: Suspect kept trying to contact complainant after being served a no-contact […]

New machines dispense books

New machines dispense books

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports The Dallas Education Foundation is celebrating the first book vending machines of the school year. Thanks to the Dallas Education Foundation and the generosity of our community partners, more Dallas ISD students will experience the excitement of selecting and owning books. Additional recipients will be selected throughout the school year, bringing […]

Artist community invites visitors behind gallery walls

Artist community invites visitors behind gallery walls

Art on Main presents its Studio Artists Group Exhibition, October 8-29, bringing together work by 22 artists who maintain studios within the East Dallas gallery and creative space. An artist reception is on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6-9 p.m., offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artists, explore the exhibition and experience the creative community […]

Golden’s Keys celebrates 65 years in East Dallas

Golden’s Keys celebrates 65 years in East Dallas

To celebrate their 65th anniversary in business, Golden’s Keys held a party for the community on October 2. The Goldens are a four-generation family whose patriarch and matriarch began a locksmith business in Casa Linda Plaza on October 3, 1961. Al and Perle Golden began the locksmithing business in the Casa Linda Plaza shopping center. […]