By Lexi McCarthy Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day is back and bigger than ever. Nearly 3,600 local nonprofits are participating, a record for the online fundraiser. One of these participating nonprofits, nestled in East Dallas, is Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI). FRI is on a mission to engage and empower a community […]
Croutons: 3 slices sourdough bread, cut into cubes 1/3 cup olive oil Salt to taste Soup: 4 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup roasted almonds 6 ounces […]
By Mark McKenzie Betsy Shirley, editor in chief of Sojourners magazine, will speak at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas on Sunday, Sept. 7. Shirley will be interviewed in the northeast Dallas congregation’s 11 a.m. service, and the conversation will continue over lunch in Wilshire’s Community Hall. Shirley will speak on the topic “The Press and […]
By Anna Jordan The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which welcomes over one million visitors annually, reimagines its beloved autumn festival with Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!, presented by Reliant, running September 20 through November 2. Building on years of horticultural excellence that have made it one of America’s premier fall attractions, this year’s […]
August 26 — 10:47 a.m. 11000 Block Woodmeadow Pkwy. (75228) Traffic Violation — Non Hazardous: The arrested person was walking in the roadway when sidewalks were available. August 26 — 10:47 a.m. 11000 Block Woodmeadow Pkwy. (75228) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: The arrested person was in possession of burnt foil and a smoking device. […]
Calling all neighbors! Signatures are needed for a petition at Harry Stone Recreation Center to have a room named in honor of Ms. Jon. Ms. Jon (pictured above watching her students) was a dedicated dance teacher at the center since 1985 until the time of her passing this year. For nearly four decades, she nurtured […]
For the seventh year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 1, 8 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Providing a family-friendly environment is at the core of the State Fairs’ mission. Therefore, the Fair collaborated with the International Board of Credentialing and […]
By Beth Leermakers Do you share your bed with your cat or dog? Almost half (46 percent) of Americans sleep in the same bed with a pet, according to a 2022 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Should you sleep with your pet? While many people have strong opinions on the subject, there […]
By David Mullen When a family-run company goes from a value of $140 million to an estimated $13 billion in 36 years, it would appear to be a case study of unparalleled success destined for business textbooks everywhere. But if a football team keeps running the same game plan over and over again, the element […]