By Blanca Reyes “You feel like at home,” Amilka Fuenmayor, a server at JJ’s Café, said. “The smell of the coffee is different here.” JJ’s Café was born 13 years ago after Jose Ramirez and his wife, Josefina Orozco (hence JJ’s), bought the property that used to be a coffee shop. “I took it over, […]
By David Mullen The 1971 Oakland A’s burst onto the baseball scene with flash and panache. They had broken baseball taboos with bright green and gold uniforms and white shoes. The A’s moved to Oakland in 1968 from Kansas City, where they never had a winning season. They were led by the irascible Charles O. […]
Children’s Health has asked the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) to fill an urgent need for Teenager’s Prom Clothes. There are patients at Children’s Health who are unable to attend their school prom due to their illnesses. So, the hospital is bringing the prom to them. Many of these patients do not have […]
By Juliette Coulter As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, the national movement to raise awareness about mental health, Grant Halliburton Foundation has launched HereForTexas.com/espanol to ensure that mental health information and a provider database are available in Spanish. Already available in English at HereForTexas.com, this free community tool offers easy access for North Texans […]
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, minced, plus more for garnish 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 pound orzo pasta 1/4 cup dry white wine 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese In a large saucepan over […]
Mr. Bob Ross, a CC Young Senior Living resident, has an amazing story. He is a 98-year-old, World War II Veteran fighter pilot, living independently and is sharp as a tack. Following an electrical fire in his home in Temple, he moved to Dallas to live with his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dr. Richard […]
April 25 — 1:42 a.m. 700 Block Cantegral St. (75204) Reckless Damage: Complainant reported that an unknown female suspect crashed a vehicle into her vehicle inside a gated garage. April 25 — 2:30 a.m. 12800 Block Jupiter Rd. (75238) Violation of a Protective Order: Female complainant specified that the suspect violated a protective order by […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Although the litter pickers might be half their size or taller, Dallas ISD elementary students across the district are proving there are no age or height requirements to protect the planet and keep Dallas neighborhoods beautiful. Throughout the spring, several Dallas ISD elementary schools will receive visits from City of Dallas […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers They say a mother’s work is never done. As is true for human mothers, some animal mothers’ jobs are harder and more time consuming than others. As Mother’s Day approaches, test your knowledge about what motherhood looks like for a few animal species. 1) What mammal has the longest gestation period […]
By David Mullen The Dallas Stars are amidst the most difficult challenge in professional sports: winning the Stanley Cup championship. The team is on the right track, but many conditions need to fall into place for the Stars to raise their second Stanley Cup since moving to Dallas in 1993. To win the NHL’s grand […]