To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates its fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11. Highlights include its signature Quinceañera Fashion Show, live musical performances from Havana NRG and Selena tribute band, Bidi Bidi Banda, cooking demonstrations, food and vendors. Presented by Bank […]
By Simon Pruitt Rick Oden Skate Park lies at the edge of a sleepy road in south Garland. The park has been completed for nearly a year, yet it remains completely untouched. DFW’s skating community has been largely left in the dark by the City of Garland and its Parks and Rec department regarding updates […]
By Taylor Mayad Game, set, match! Dirk Nowitzki has achieved basketball greatness, sold out charity baseball games and, this fall, will pay homage to his first love — tennis. Returning after a three-year break, the beloved NBA champ and Dallas Maverick favorite will host the fifth annual Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic on Sunday, […]
It has finally arrived, the moment y’all have been waiting for — the highly anticipated verdict that signifies the ultimate accomplishment in Fair food. The 18th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was a battle for the ages. After tasting all 10 foods and carefully evaluating each item, the all-star panel of judges tallied their scores […]
NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Robyn Brown In a technology-focused world, few academic subjects offer more potential for impact and innovation than computer science. However, girls and Black and Latinx students have historically been underrepresented in computer science education and consistently experience gaps in access to rigorous STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning opportunities […]
2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup rinsed quinoa 1 1/4 cups water 5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces) 1/2 cup crumbled feta Salt and pepper In a large deep skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to […]
By Gordon Shattles Through September 30, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has increased the sign-on bonus for new Bus Operators with an active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to $3,500. With DART’s redesigned bus network providing greater frequency and longer hours, as well as better access to jobs, DART is hiring passionate and motivated bus student […]
By David Mullen The Associated Press college football poll is out, and there are some surprises. The University of Pittsburgh is first, followed by Washington, Alabama, Nebraska and North Carolina. The SMU Mustangs have been picked sixth, followed by Georgia, Penn State, Oklahoma and USC. Sorry. Call it the old college prank. That AP preseason […]
August 9 – 6:20 a.m. 700 Block, Cantegral St. (75204) Interfering With an Emergency Call: Unknown suspect stole phone from complainant while she was calling for police. August 9 – 2:10 p.m. 6100 Block, Samuell Blvd. (75228) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: Unknown suspect maced complainant and stole property. August 9 – 9:42 p.m. 9300 […]
By Liz Oliphant Three teachers in the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) were honored as Teacher of the Year for elementary, middle and high schools, by the Rotary Club of Dallas at ceremonies on August 10. Winning awards in 2022 are Natalie Hebert, Jill Emery and David Newhouse (pictured). Each teacher received a check […]