Men of CASA mix BBQ with beer, bravery

Men of CASA mix BBQ with beer, bravery

Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) needs more male volunteers to be champions for abused children. Join Dallas CASA for Men of CASA, a barbecue and beer reception followed by an information session for men to learn about standing up for child victims of abuse and neglect by becoming a Dallas CASA volunteer advocate. Dallas […]

Trinity trash should be Dallas’ wake up call

Trinity trash should be Dallas’ wake up call

By Naïma Hill As we walked the edge of the levee overlooking the Dallas skyline, I looked out at the Trinity River and thought, oh, are those ducks? Quickly, I realized the objects floating by on the river was consistent and crowding every inch of the water, impossible to be any life form. It was […]

Lake Highlands site of pooch pool party

Lake Highlands site of pooch pool party

Lake Highlands North Pool is going to the dogs for the last swim of the summer on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2-5 p.m. Bring your four-legged friend for some fun in the sun, including a swimsuit competition and a distance “splash” competition. The cost is $5 per dog; people are free! Be sure to bring […]

Focus is in the kitchen at Pho Hanabi

By Sara Newberry Tucked in a busy strip mall, Pho Hanabi is easy to miss. But next time you find yourself hungry and near the intersection of Northwest Highway and Lake Highlands Drive, treat yourself to a delicious Vietnamese meal. You’ll be glad you did. Walking in, the space feels somewhat cavernous, especially during off […]

Even stealing from ‘Jaws’ can’t save ‘The Meg’

Even stealing from ‘Jaws’ can’t save ‘The Meg’

By Chic DiCiccio There is a one-minute span in “The Meg” that is a shot-for-shot recreation (Ripoff? Tribute?) of a sequence on Quint’s boat in “Jaws.” It’s easily the best part of the entire movie. The other 112 minutes are crammed full of plot, horrendous dialogue delivered by stiff actors, shoddy CGI, and about 45 […]

Vol. 10, No. 10

July 30 – 2:22 a.m. 10900 Block, Lochmond Cir. (75218) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: Unknown suspects pointed a gun at the complainant and demanded her property. July 30 – 9:20 a.m. 3500 Block, N. Buckner Blvd. (75228) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole a parking […]

Nature has the Rx

By Nancy Black It looked like a little baboon’s bottom sticking up in the air, all red and raw. What was a human mother to do? My own mother suggested cod liver oil. What? Cod liver oil? It turns out it is the main ingredient in Desitin, the diaper rash cream. How in the world […]

Fighting for justice!

By Judge John Creuzot During the course of my legal career as a practicing attorney and as a judge, I have come to understand that justice is both hard work, and heart work. In other words, in order to create a truly just society we must work diligently at the pursuit of justice, and we […]

Is your cat smarter than a fifth grader?

Is your cat smarter than a fifth grader?

By Dr. Beth Leermakers In my last column I wrote about a few indoor activities to entertain your dog when it’s too hot to spend time outside. Cat parents face this challenge year-round. Bored cats can become stressed and destructive. What can you do to stimulate your cat, mentally and physically? Enrichment activities allow cats […]

Vietnam pilot recalls memories of war

Vietnam pilot recalls memories of war

Author and Vietnam War veteran Bob Ford will be speaking at the Honoring our Nation’s Heroes event at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on Aug. 18. Ford flew more than one thousand missions in Vietnam as a Huey aircraft commander between 1967-1968. Ford pays tribute to the valiant men he served with and to those […]