By David Mullen Remember a few years ago when Academy Award voters were criticized for seemingly avoiding minority performers in their top award categories? Then the 2016 film “Moonlight,” which starred two gay black male characters living in a troubled neighborhood in Miami, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The much underrated “Hidden Figures,” […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern There are a couple of things you can always count on from Texans. They’re proud of their Texas roots. They enjoy the state’s history. They love to tell stories about both. Now, if you’re the product of several generations of great story-tellers, then you’re as good as the golden Texas sunset. […]
Hello, In your August 10th issue, the editor wrote an article entitled, “Nature Has the Rx.” She is promoting the use of natural drugs to solve health problems and I have no problem with the use of homeopathic remedies but she doesn’t tell the reader that they need to consult with their doctors before using […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers My mantle is lined with homemade wood toys — dogs and cats driving brightly-colored cars, tractors and even pulling Santa’s sleigh. A retired gentleman in Darlington, SC lovingly crafted these special toys in his backyard wood shop, selling them to raise money for the local animal shelter. When I learned that […]
The long-awaited Samuell Grand Park Regional Family Aquatics Center is officially open. The Cove at Samuell Grand opened on Aug. 18. It features an 8-lane lap pool with a diving board and climbing wall, open and closed flume slides, current channel (a lazy river), crossing activity, toddler pool with an interactive play structure, shade structures, […]
By Gretchen Darby The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) held its annual Business Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at the Lakewood Country Club. Five award winners were chosen: Jeb Hensarling Business of the Year Award La Popular Tamale House; Chairman’s Award Youth Believing in Change; Entrepreneur of the Year White Rock […]
By Shelia Huffman Moms, with summer winding down and school about to start, are you and your girlfriends ready for a “Mother’s Day Out?” Better than butter, and a short drive from Lakewood, is Paula Deen’s new restaurant and retail shop, “The Family Kitchen,” in Fairview. Whoever did “The Lady’s” merchandise design is a marketing […]
HELP WANTED Now Hiring Servers, Hostesses, Bartenders Full time or Part time Apply in person at Alfonso’s Italian Restaurant 718 N. Buckner, #222, 75218 214-327-7777 FOR SALE 2 Cemetery Lots for Sale at Grove Hill Memorial Park 3920 Samuell Blvd., 75228 In the Resthaven Garden (Seller has moved from Dallas) Retail value: $3,295 each […]
Recipe and photograph by Sara Newberry 2 large eggplants, about 2 pounds each, cut in half lengthwise 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup water Olive oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Cut a diamond pattern into the flesh of the eggplant, going almost all the way to the skin. Generously […]
By Chic DiCiccio The romantic comedy is on life support. The last one that was both critically and financially successful was “Trainwreck,” which isn’t exactly in the same vein as the Hugh Grant or Julia Roberts hits of the 1990s. It’s highly unlikely that “Juliet, Naked” beats Tom Cruise, Marky Mark or a giant shark […]