Strong leadership skills lead to awards

Strong leadership skills lead to awards

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports With the school year nearly complete, Dallas ISD seniors are continuing to unlock opportunities for their future. One hundred and six students were selected for the Juanita Craft Scholarship, which awards $6,000 to those who attend schools in the fair park area. These schools include Franklin D. Roosevelt High School […]

Outstanding women honored during leadership forum

Outstanding women honored during leadership forum

Texas Women’s Foundation held #BESTSELF 2024 and the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The day started with more than 200 middle and high school young women who attended #BESTSELF 2024, a leadership program of Texas Women’s Foundation. With the Empowered theme, the breakout sessions featured Girls Inc. […]

Sugar Snap Peas with Pancetta and Mint

Sugar Snap Peas with Pancetta and Mint

24 ounces sugar snap peas 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 ounces pancetta, diced 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves Salt and pepper, to taste  Add peas to a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high power until bright green and tender, about 3 and 1/2 minutes.  Meanwhile, combine oil and pancetta in a […]

‘Misery’s’ number-one fan fills Theatre Two with horror

‘Misery’s’ number-one fan fills Theatre Two with horror

By Shari Goldstein Stern Author Stephen King’s novels and short stories move readers to disbelief, fear and horror, as does the 1990 film, “Misery.” In an ambitious undertaking, Theatre Two steps it up to bring the terrifying play, “Misery,” which confounds sold-out audiences at Theatre Two through June 2. Who can forget Kathy Bates in […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 19

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 19

April 30 — 04:15 a.m. 1100 Block Easton Rd. (75238) Burglary of a Building: Suspect forced entry into the business and broke display cases. April 30 — 11:40 a.m. 9100 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Assault with Bodily Injury: Unknown subject headbutted complainant, causing injury. April 30 — 22:00 p.m. 6100 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Burglary […]

MEET event to host local businesses

MEET event to host local businesses

Join neighbors and sample some of East Dallas’ restaurants, artisans and local businesses at the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s MEET East Dallas on Thursday, May 16 at Caddo Office Reimagined at 6301 Gaston Avenue from 5-7 p.m. Presenting Sponsor is Texas Tree Transformations LLC and Host Sponsor is Caddo Office Reimagined. This event […]

Neighbors join forces for dinner show

Neighbors join forces for dinner show

Eastwood resident Jack Reed has a new hobby — rock and roll star! He is currently playing bass guitar in three working bands in the DFW area — The Coppertones (old school Motown Soul), Model Citizen (80s/New Wave) and AlphaDogs (60s/British Invasion) — and a recent twist of fate has brought his new passion even […]

Some animal moms go above and beyond

Some animal moms go above and beyond

By Dr. Beth Leermakers This Mother’s Day we celebrate moms everywhere, including animal mothers. Let’s look at the incredible ways some animal mothers go above and beyond to care for their young. From vampire bats sharing blood meals even when sick and swamp wallabies who are pregnant all the time, to the dolphin and lion […]

Dallas has two chances to win

Dallas has two chances to win

By David Mullen Los Angeles doesn’t have what Dallas does. Neither does Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix or the San Francisco Bay Area. The Stars and Mavericks have advanced in their respective playoff runs, giving Dallas two teams with a chance to do what the Texas Rangers did in November; win a championship. Only New York, Boston […]

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