COVID-19
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL – COVID-19 CITY OF DALLAS
Dallas landlords, nonprofits join forces
By Juliette Coulter Family Gateway, which provides stability and life-changing supportive services to children and families affected by homelessness, has increased its capacity to serve more North Texas families through the opening of the new Simmons Family Gateway Resource Center. The Center is located at 1421 W. Mockingbird Ln., housed in space that Family Gateway […]
Moo Shu-Style Jackfruit
1 can jackfruit in brine or water (not syrup), drained 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos 1 cup hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons sriracha, or to taste 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 (10-ounce) package coleslaw mix 4 (6-inch) flour […]
Support local vendors now, always!
By Amity Thomas Dallas’ favorite producer-only farmers market organization, Good Local Markets, returns Saturday, March 14 with the White Rock Farmers Market (9150 Garland Road). Held every Saturday through December 19 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Good Local Markets showcases all local produce, meats and eggs, bread and pastries, pickles, jams and specialty foods, as well […]
New light to deter street racing
City workers installed new traffic signals on Mockingbird Lane near White Rock Lake on Monday afternoon. The long stretch of open road between Williamson Rd. and N. Buckner Blvd. now has a light at the intersection of Greentree Ln. The goal of the new traffic device is to reduce speeds in the neighborhood and combat […]
SENIOR LIVING WARNINGS
Open communication key to saving lives By Rebecca Aguilar Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Dallas are taking measures to protect their residents from the coronavirus. The recent coronavirus deaths at a Washington State nursing home suggest the elderly have a higher risk of contracting the deadly disease. Brookdale Senior Living has facilities in […]
Vol. 11, No. 39, March 13 – 19, 2020
Lake’s largest fundraiser set for April 2
By Jennifer Hoesterey White Rock Lake Conservancy has partnered with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department to bring Celebration! White Rock, an annual 5k/10k race and festival that raises money that goes directly to improvements in White Rock Lake Park. Celebration White Rock is on April 2 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. […]
Community has new art house
By Shari Goldstein Stern Dallas’s vibrant performing arts presence has another entry into the bustling theater community, East Dallas Arts (EDA). In 2018, Amy Kulas and Tom Parr founded East Dallas Arts, whose mission is, “To bring the community together by providing opportunities to develop an appreciation for the arts through performance, education and arts […]
Judging animal intelligence not easy
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “My golden retriever is smarter than your honor student.” Is that bumper sticker proclamation really true? Since you can’t administer a standard IQ test to animals, it’s difficult to determine and compare their intelligence. Furthermore, it’s tough to distinguish between general intelligence — the ability to perform well on multiple cognitive […]