Vol. 14, No. 24 — June 16 – 22, 2023
Exhibit sheds light on servicewomen of color
By Taylor Mayad In partnership with the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC), the African American Museum, Dallas presents the Women’s Military Memorial “Color of Freedom” exhibit, which runs through July 19. With Texas having the country’s largest population of women veterans, the display includes the stories of various servicewomen of color and explores the impact […]
Stock Up for summer campaign begins
By Kristi Bare Wilkinson Center announces its annual campaign, Stock Up for Summer, has a goal of raising $100,000 to ensure that 3,500 children do not go hungry this summer. Summertime is a historically challenging time for families — with children home and missing their school-provided meal. This year is no exception with rising food […]
Chopped Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
Salad: 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 seedless cucumber, diced 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 8 ounces crumbled feta 2 tablespoons chopped chives […]
Animal fathers are much like human dads
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Paternal involvement in child rearing varies by species. Some animal fathers are Mr. Mom. Others “help” with the kids, while the deadbeat dads take a hands-off approach to parenting — or abandon their offspring altogether. In celebration of Father’s Day, test your knowledge about animal dads. 1. Which bird father cares […]
Early retiree runs toward milestone
By David Mullen After decades of approaching the bench, Scott Kline approaches a benchmark. Upon turning 50, the Preston Hollow attorney appealed to his fellow attorney wife Michele about leaving the profession and retiring to spend more time with their family. “I wasn’t loving what I was doing as a lawyer anymore, and I kind […]
Seniors recognized for multilingual skills
More than 60 different languages are spoken throughout Dallas ISD. Being bilingual is a distinct honor and a unique skill set that continues to be in high demand in the workforce. And Dallas ISD students continue to differentiate themselves from other students across the country by receiving state and global recognition for proficiency in a […]
Big Tex needs help
With less than 105 days until the 2023 State Fair of Texas, our 55-foot-tall cowboy is looking to hire thousands of seasonal Tex Team members to welcome the masses to the most Texan place on Earth. Known for celebrating all things Texan, seasonal team members are essential to greeting fairgoers worldwide with our signature Texantude. […]
Local team making waves in Vancouver
By Rachel Rossler The serene waters of False Creek in Vancouver, British Columbia will be the setting for the 35th annual Concord Pacific Dragon Boat festival June 23-25. Among the 200 international teams registered to compete, one local organization will stand out against crystal blue waters, donned in their pink jerseys, pink life vests and, […]
Vol. 14, No. 23 — June 9 – 15, 2023
