By Andy Morgan The old Autumn Leaves buildings — an East Dallas fixture since the 1960s — will be gone soon. Last week, workers began removing furniture and other equipment from the former senior living facility, located at 1010 Emerald Isle Drive. A construction fence was erected around the property at the same time. Dozens […]
Alex Sanger Preparatory is launching a new Book Buddy and Math Mentor Program to help K-2 students with reading and math. Through this program, teachers will identify students, and volunteers will work one-on-one with their assigned student for 30 minutes on a weekly basis throughout the school year. The students’ class schedules will dictate when […]
Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to developing and preserving musicals, will present “The Rocky Horror Show” just in time for Halloween, from October 10-26 at the Lyric Stage Studio (1170 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207). The cult classic, with book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien, invites audience participation. Lyric Stage Managing and Co-Artistic […]
By Beth Leermakers “Eating the same kibble every day isn’t very exciting,” says the actress in the Farmer’s Dog commercial. I feed three or four big dogs (including fosters), so fresh dog food is out of my budget. I can’t help but wonder — are my dogs missing out? Should you feed fresh dog food? […]
By David Mullen The 2025 Texas Rangers was supposed to recapture the magic of the 2023 Rangers, who became the surprise blockbuster hit of the postseason. The sequel was due for release this year. In his first year in the Texas dugout, veteran manager Bruce Bochy cemented his place in Baseball’s Hall of Fame by […]
By Warren Black One of the most publicized parts at the State Fair of Texas (Fair) are the Big Tex Choice Awards given out each year to several food categories. These awards can more than double a food vendor’s sales and give them years of recognition. One such vendor is James Barrera of Barrera’s. Thirty […]
12 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips 4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided Kernels from 4 ears of corn (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 (1-pound) package gnocchi, prepared according to package directions In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until […]
By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park announces two exhibitions this fall — Protecting Cultural Memory: A Commitment to the Conservation and Protection of the Art and Archives Held in the African American Museum, Dallas and Visual Thoughts: The Visual Language of Morris Yanger. The exhibitions highlight the Museum’s dedication […]
Building a legacy of student success With the new school year in full swing, I want to welcome back all our students, families and educators. Each new year adds to the legacy we are building in Dallas ISD and in each of our District 3 schools: a legacy of hard work, growth and belief in […]