Santa in giving mood to local teams

Santa in giving mood to local teams

By David Mullens The local sports teams have submitted their Christmas gift lists to Santa through their players unions and representatives. With input from his committee of elves, Santa is vetting the list to see who has been nice and worthy of a package under the tree and those that have been naughty and will […]

Children get fancy breakfast with Santa

Children get fancy breakfast with Santa

For the third year, Neiman Marcus donated an entire seating of their annual Breakfast with Santa to children living in foster care, served by Dallas CASA. The children, along with their Dallas CASA volunteer or caregiver, were invited on Sunday, Dec. 3 for a truly memorable morning. Santa and an enthusiastic elf greeted the children, […]

Local business owners rewarded for hard work

Local business owners rewarded for hard work

By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2023 winners of its annual Business of the Year Awards. The winners were recognized at a luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Lakehill Preparatory School Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center on the Roger L. Perry Campus. The winners in the […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 48

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 48

November 28 — 9:30 a.m. 4600 Block Amesbury Dr. (75206)  Repeated Electronic Harassment: The suspect was charged with conducting an online scam where the suspect threatened to shoot the complainant unless he sent money to the perpetrator. November 28 — 3:50 p.m. 10600 Block Garland Rd. (75218)  Robbery of a Business: The arrested person threatened […]

McRaven honored as a great contributor

McRaven honored as a great contributor

By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Arboretum presented its Great Contributors Award to Admiral William H. McRaven, former University of Texas System chancellor, retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral and New York Times best-selling author. He received the award in November at a dinner, with proceeds benefitting the Dallas Arboretum. After dinner, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO […]

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Boursin

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Boursin

8 ounces cremini  mushrooms, sliced 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 round garlic and fine herbs boursin Vegetable oil Kosher salt and black pepper In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until hot. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 6 minutes.  Meanwhile, steam green beans either in […]

All aboard for DART’s Stuff a Bus event

All aboard for DART’s Stuff a Bus event

By Gordon Shattles The annual Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) “Stuff a Bus” program has returned to help our North Texas residents in need. With the holiday season just around the corner, the Stuff a Bus program will deliver socks and blankets to The Senior Source — as well as new and unwrapped toys and […]

Santa takes peek into important city history

Santa takes peek into important city history

By Taylor Mayad The Dallas Firefighter’s Museum is hosting “Santa at the Station” on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 1-5 p.m. Santa will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  “Santa at the Station” provides a special opportunity to bring families into the Dallas Firefighter’s Museum to visit with Santa and take in the historic and […]

Book conveys story of painful triumph

Book conveys story of painful triumph

By David Mullens Noted NFL insider and former The Dallas Morning News sportswriter Gary Myers has just released Once a Giant: A Story of Victory, Tragedy, and Life After Football. Using the 1986 Super Bowl Champion New York Giants as a case study on and off the field, Myers relies on former head coach Bill […]

1 47 48 49 50 51 354