Vol. 17, No. 15 — April 10 – 16, 2026
Creamy White Chicken Chili
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 poblanos, seeded and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (13.5-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup […]
Urban Farm celebrates 10 years
By Taylor Pulfer Big Tex Urban Farms, the innovative agricultural initiative of the State Fair of Texas, is celebrating a major milestone in 2026: 10 years of growing fresh food and giving back to the community. Since its founding in 2016, the program has provided more than 2 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables […]
Exhibit ignites next generation of pioneers
By Annie Chu For the first time, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Fair Park in Dallas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative will debut #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a monumental display of 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues celebrating leaders whose work demonstrates how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fuel […]
Dallas-area leaders form host committee to champion Mandela
By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas announced this week the formation of The Mandela 12: Guardians of the Journey, a host committee of 12 respected Dallas-area professionals who have committed their leadership, influence and time to ensure the success of Mandela: The Official Exhibition. On view June 13-Nov. 1, the Mandela exhibition chronicles […]
Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 14
March 30 4:06 p.m. 2400 Block Carroll Ave. (75204) Disorderly Conduct: Suspects were fighting in the middle of the street and causing a disturbance. March 30 6:20 a.m. 8300 Block Park Ln. (75231) Burglary of a Habitation/Forced Entry: Unknown suspect damaged complainant’s door and stole property. March 30 5:21 p.m. 5400 Block Ross Ave. (75206) […]
Literary Lions welcome author
By Annie Chu The Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) announced its annual Literary Lions Luncheon on Wednesday, April 22 marking more than 75 years of championing the Dallas Public Library. Held during National Library Week, an annual celebration organized by the American Library Association, the event celebrates the valuable role libraries, librarians and […]
New board members share passion for mission
SPARK!, the innovative educational facility fostering creativity in youth, has announced two new board members: Dr. Nell Bush (pictured) and Timmy Newsome. Dr. Bush brings a deep background in child development, parent education and community leadership to SPARK!. An author, speaker and child development specialist, she has broad experience in working with children, families and […]
First Lady of Ukraine inspiring communities
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson welcomed the First Lady of Ukraine, Her Excellency Olena Zelenska, to Dallas this week for the opening of a “Ukrainian Bookshelf” at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. The “Ukrainian Bookshelf” project is an international initiative launched by First Lady Zelenska in 2020. It involves curating special collections of Ukrainian […]
Easter isn’t just for bunny rabbits
By Beth Leermakers The Easter bunny didn’t always hop through American backyards with baskets of candy. German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s brought their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase.” The settlers’ children made nests where the hare could leave its colored eggs. Over time, those simple nests evolved into the […]