Teachers shown as noble agents of change

Teachers shown as noble agents of change

From Dallas Teachers Speak Staff Reports Tuesday May 7 is National Teachers Day. Dallas Teachers Speak project is a city-wide art exhibit that strives to change the narrative about teachers and the profession of teaching. It is a joint initiative of 29 Pieces, a Dallas based arts organization, the University of North Texas at Dallas […]

Roger Emrich

Roger Emrich

Story courtesy of KRLD Radio A Texas Broadcasting legend is dead. Roger Emrich, a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and a long-time sportscaster and reporter for 1080 KRLD and the Texas State Network, died Saturday night, April 27. He was 62. Emrich’s son Ted, a network sportscaster in his own right, announced the […]

True Latin American heritage now on view

True Latin American heritage now on view

This Cinco de Mayo, the Latino Arts Project will open its doors in Dallas’ Design District with the exceptionally curated exhibition, “Mexican Modern Sculpture: A Study of the Artists.” Curated by María Estela Duarte, one of the greatest authorities in Mexican modern art, the inaugural exhibition will feature nearly 100 sculptures and numismatics from nine […]

Burrell honored for 30 years of dedication

Burrell honored for 30 years of dedication

GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA By Allison Golden Girl Scouts Troop 1906 has been serving their local community for more than 30 years. Michelle and Majorie Burrell are two of the current troop leaders. Majorie has been a troop leader for the entire 30 years. The group recently hosted a 30-year reunion with events happening the […]

Creative students reveal the tale of Oz

Creative students reveal the tale of Oz

By Gene Wilson III First Baptist Academy Theater Club recently presented the favorite musical tale of Dorothy and friends from “The Wizard of Oz.”  The musical was based on the hit film that was nominated for several Academy Awards upon its release, including Best Picture and Visual Effects. Did you know 2019 is the 80th […]

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 […]