By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual Business of the Year Awards. Nominations are accepted through the online nomination process. A follow up questionnaire will be sent to each nominee for detailed information. Chamber membership is not a requirement. The deadline for nominations is November 10. […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Musicians who entertain at the State Fair of Texas (the Fair) do not travel far and wide to get there. Most bands are local groups who only travel from East Dallas to the Fair, where they have built an enthusiastic following. Many fans plan their excursions to the Fair when their […]
By David Mullens It would be understandable if the recently named CEO of Addison-based Nothing Bundt Cakes is more focused on creating cakes than competing for championships. But Dolf Berle has found that he can hurdle the obstacles in the retail snack category as well as on the track. “The spark that makes me want […]
Lynda Rutledge, a journalist and photographer for 25 years and currently a best-selling author, will be the featured guest at the Friends of the Dallas Public Library Annual Gala on Thursday, Oct. 26. The “Novel Night Out” dinner and program, hosted by WFAA meteorologist Mariel Ruiz, will be held at the J. Erik Jonsson Central […]
On Saturday, Oct. 14, the annular solar eclipse will pass through North, Central and South America. The Dallas Arboretum’s Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is planning several activities of this spectacular view of the partial solar eclipse. Limited tickets are available and must be purchased in advance. What is […]
By Warren Black A grown man who was bullied as a child wouldn’t normally chose to wear a red and white striped spandex leotard in public. But Mighty Mike isn’t a normal man. He’s a strong man. But not just any strong man. He’s the State Fair of Texas’ strong man! And Big Tex has […]
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 1 onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), chopped 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish Rice, for serving Salt and pepper Heat […]
By Martha Tiller David Dike Fine Art hosts the 27th Annual Texas Art Auction on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the gallery in Alpha Plaza. The sale will be a live auction and showcases more than 400 lots of Texas Art ranging from early and traditional to contemporary works. Highlights include works by Julian Onderdonk, Karl […]
By David Mullen The Texas Rangers are playing meaningful baseball in October for the first time in seven years. Not since the 2016 Rangers, led by GM Jon Daniels, managed by Jeff Banister and still playing in the open air Globe Life Park have the Rangers qualified for the MLB playoffs. Preparing for the most […]