Beloved eatery decays into eyesore

Beloved eatery decays into eyesore

By Andy Morgan At the former Barbec’s restaurant, I once ate scrambled eggs with a parrot at the table next to me. I did not share.  Like thousands of other East Dallas residents, I was not going to be deterred from Barbec’s by the unexpected. For many, Barbec’s was not just a diner with eggs, […]

The Stewpot will move to new CitySquare property

The Stewpot will move to new CitySquare property

By Juliette Coulter First Presbyterian Church of Dallas (FPC Dallas) will acquire CitySquare’s Opportunity Center and relocate the programs and services of its community ministry, The Stewpot, which serves those experiencing homelessness and poverty, to the 53,000-square-foot facility. The Stewpot and CitySquare are longtime partners with a shared commitment to meeting the basic needs of […]

Drive-through event to provide food boxes for families

Drive-through event to provide food boxes for families

By Taylor Mayad Powell Filling up trunks with holiday joy, fun and food for hundreds of families, Center Table Winter Harvest — presented by The Mark Cuban Foundation, The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation, The Heroes Foundation and the North Texas Food Bank — will take place Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 9-11 a.m. at the Mark Cuban […]

Fashion students brighten lives

Fashion students brighten lives

Fashion design and merchandising students from Texas Woman’s University presented a specially designed clothing line to patients at Scottish Rite for Children on December 2. It was the latest update to the collection of stylish-yet-adaptive ensembles the TWU students debuted at Scottish Rite last year. The designs promote independence and self-confidence for pediatric patients with […]

Pet parents should be prepared during holidays

Pet parents should be prepared during holidays

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Cats and dogs have an uncanny knack for getting sick or injured when their veterinary clinic is closed. Throughout the years, I have spent several Sundays, and one memorable Christmas Eve, at a regular (not emergency) vet clinic that is open 24/7/365. Emergency vet clinics are fabulously expensive, often costing thousands […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 48

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 48

December 3  12 a.m. 3600 Block St. Francis Ave. (75228) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect stabbed the complainant while trying to steal his property. December 3  1 a.m. 1200 Block Skillman St. (75206) Assault with Bodily Injury: The suspect grabbed the complainant by his hair and threw him down. December 4  9:12 p.m. 2400 […]

Schofield brings fresh energy to business group

Schofield brings fresh energy to business group

By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Staci Schofield has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Chairman’s Award. This honor is presented annually to an individual or business that has made an outstanding contribution to the community and to the Chamber. The year 2024 has […]

Monster has special mailbox for Santa

Monster has special mailbox for Santa

Located in the East Dallas Casa Linda Shopping Center, a bright red mailbox stands lovingly in front of Monster Yogurt, inviting children to share their wishes with Santa each December. For many neighborhood families, dropping a letter into this mailbox has become a cherished tradition, a joyful ritual that strengthens their bonds year after year. […]

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