By Naïma Hill A vibrant wave of color and heartfelt spirit filled Old City Park as more than 500 community members came together for the second annual Avy’s Sunshine Kite Festival on June 21. The free event is dedicated to honoring all lost loved ones, celebrating life, and raising funds for a much-needed community playground […]
By Roseanne Lewis Dallas CASA is actively seeking more bilingual Spanish-speaking volunteers to serve children who have been victims of abuse or neglect and are living in foster care. The organization is holding an event on Wednesday, July 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Dallas CASA, 2757 Swiss Ave. in Dallas. For children and families who […]
July 1 — 11:59 p.m. 9700 Block W. Ferris Branch Blvd. (75243) Deadly Conduct by Discharge of a Firearm: The suspect shot three times at an unoccupied vehicle. July 1 — 11:59 p.m. 9700 Block W. Ferris Branch Blvd. (75243) Assault with Bodily Injury Only: The complainant reported that the suspect caused bodily injury to her left […]
By Beth Leermakers Last month, I wrote about the importance of flea preventatives. But what can you do if your house is flea infested? To fight them effectively, it helps to understand how fleas live and reproduce. Fleas are small (about 1/8 inches long), wingless parasites that feed on animal or human blood. They have […]
With several standout participants already making strides in the industry, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is hosting a second edition of its Open Model and Talent Call on Saturday, July 12, for models, actors, singers and dancers ages 16 and up. The event is free and open to the public. Check-in begins at 9:45 […]
By David Mullen With summer here, it is time to head to the park with a picnic basket full of July sports nuggets to share with sporting friends. So lay down a blanket, grab some potato salad, slice up the watermelon and hope that a Gatorade bucket of rain stays away for another day. […]
It’s time to celebrate one of humanity’s greatest achievements! In honor of the 56th Anniversary of National Moon Day, the Frontiers of Flight Museum proudly presents its 17th Annual Moon Day event, happening Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On July 20, 1969, the world stood still as Apollo 11 made history […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Until a few years ago, Bobalu Kaiser and his big brother, Will, were running marathons, including those in San Francisco, Boston and at home in the BMW Marathon, formerly the White Rock Marathon. It was a passion they shared and a significant bond between them. All that changed when Will contracted […]
1/2 ciabatta or baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup olive oil, divided 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 English cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1/2 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400°F. […]