This past Saturday, more than 100 volunteers teamed up to preserve the pristine prairie at Judge Charles R. Rose Community Park in Southern Dallas. The first “Explore and Restore” event featured passionate prairie preservationists from State Farm, The Nature Conservancy and Trust for Public Land who spent their day working on prairie restoration and enhancement […]
THE SPIRIT OF DALLAS By Nancy Black Dallas has the highest number of uninsured individuals in the entire country. Texas also has the highest number of all the states. That’s why The Spirit of Dallas’ Captain and owner of Michael Mittman and his crew of dedicated volunteers invite other lake lovers to take a cruise […]
4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 leeks, white and light green parts halved and thinly sliced 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons minced chives Salt to taste In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add leeks and stir until soft, about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat […]
September 12 — 12 a.m. 11400 Block Garland Rd. (75218) Vehicle Theft: Suspect stole a vehicle, rammed it into a gate and then rolled it into a ditch. September 12 — 12 a.m. 2700 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Property Theft: Unknown suspect stole complainant’s Skid Steer. September 12 — 8:20 a.m. 9000 Block Skillman […]
September is Recovery Month I just returned from the University of Houston’s “End the Stigma Day.” My neighbor, former President George W. Bush, and his staff helped me break free from my stigma. The University of Houston is working diligently to deal with two recent suicides on campus. Although I have accomplished so much throughout […]
CC Young Senior Living, a leading nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community, is hosting a resident and adult child panel discussion to address common misconceptions and provide valuable insights into selecting the right assisted living community. This public, free event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 5:30–7 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 30, from […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Daisy, a Golden Retriever guide dog, rescued 967 people from the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001. This story popped up in my FaceBook newsfeed on September 11. Unfortunately, when I started researching hero dogs, I was disappointed to discover that the claim is false. There was no Daisy […]
By David Mullen After two games into the NFL regular season, Dallas Cowboys loyalists are checking available flights to Sin City for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. With a 2-0 record and outscoring the New York Giants and Jets a collective 70-10, the Cowboys look like a Super Bowl team. If Dallas […]
The African American Museum, Dallas’ Disco Gala and Auction is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. In its 35th year, the event serves as a fundraiser to maintain and expand the Museum and its offerings through programs, workshops, summer camps, lectures and other educational services that will facilitate […]