By C.W. Smith Just behind the house Lorlee Bartos bought in 1980 stretched an alley, a narrow strip of earth, a six-foot chain-link fence and a wide swath of weed-choked public land sloping down to the asphalt of eastbound I-30. She planted roses along her side of the fence, and soon their long stems and […]
From DUC Staff Reports Eight years ago in Dallas, the sport of rowing underwent a transformative change, breaking down barriers and providing access for individuals with disabilities. This shift was set into motion in 2015, when the National Veterans Wheelchair Games arrived in Dallas, marking the first inclusion of rowing in the event’s program. Dallas […]
By Juliette Coulter Ninety percent of maternal deaths in Texas may have been preventable. Hope Cottage, a North Texas nonprofit with a 105-year history of transforming lives by uniting and strengthening families, announced plans this week for a new maternal health clinic in partnership with HHM Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and nonprofit […]
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 cup chopped black olives 1 cup microgreens 10 ounces tuna packed in olive oil, drained Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 ciabatta baguette, cut in half lengthwise 1 tomato, halved and sliced 2 hard boiled eggs, […]
By Taylor Mayad Seeking Texas-based women artists of all levels, Texas Vignette announced this week a call for entries for its fifth annual Vignette Art Fair, which will take place Nov. 3-4, at Dallas Market Hall. The popular two-day juried event exclusively features works by Texas women artists in an effort to promote exceptional yet […]
By Nicole Rosales The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has welcomed a new local partnership with Scottish Rite for Children for its basketball teams during the 2023-2024 seasons. The hospital is No. 1 in the Southwest for pediatric orthopedics. The Y’s youth basketball league has no tryouts, and everyone is welcome. Players can participate in every […]
Rico Padilla (pictured above, center) beams with pride as he explains how his new repair bay has doubled his capacity to service cars. As one of the longest-standing ASE Certified Blue Seal automobile mechanics in East Dallas, Padilla’s Rico & Sons 5 Star Automotive offers the experience and knowledge customers have come to depend on. […]
The Dallas Arboretum announces the return of August Dollar Days during the dog days of summer. For the entire month of August, the garden offers $3 general garden admission and $3 admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Weekends feature local acts playing piano under the shade at Jeanne’s Pavilion and plenty of special […]
By Patty Sullivan CC Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community, has announced its call for art and writing entries for the 2023 Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest. Residents of CC Young and the public, age 55 and better, are invited to submit their original art and writing creations. Online registration begins on […]