Pro women’s football league reaching goals

Pro women’s football league reaching goals

By David Mullen “Key block at the 50. Cutback at the 40 … the 30 … the 20 … She could go all the way!” She? There is a national spring football league championship coming to the area, and the teams are made up entirely of women playing tackle football. “At its core, we are […]

Coalition fights against new development

Coalition fights against new development

By Shari Goldstein Stern “Down the street from White Rock Lake” continues to be a realtor’s dream sales pitch. Although the City of Dallas closed a human-made beach with lake swimming in 1953, “the lake” remains a beloved Dallas oasis for fishing, picnicking and enjoying its scenic 9.4-mile loop with an invigorating bike ride, run, […]

Kites will fly to send messages to loved ones

Kites will fly to send messages to loved ones

By Naïma Hill In May 2023, my 22-month-old sunshine, Aveline “Avy” and our family dog Kemosabe were killed in a car crash that my 4-year-old son and I survived. We were left breathing, but with a cellular level of heartbreak. Everything I believed about the world collapsed. Since then, I’ve been searching spiritually, culturally and […]

Bucket lists are full of ballpark visits

Bucket lists are full of ballpark visits

By David Mullen With the summer approaching and sports fans preparing to travel, taking in a Major League Baseball game is often part of a vacation itinerary. For some, seeing a baseball game in every MLB ballpark is the itinerary. Visiting every MLB ballpark is atop many bucket lists. Creating a bucket list is unappealing […]

Lochwood Library needs community’s help

Lochwood Library needs community’s help

Summer is nearly here, and soon back-to-school season will be just around the corner. With that in mind, Lochwood Branch Library is kicking off its fourth annual school supply drive, and the library needs the community’s support. During the past three summers, with the support of patrons and community partners, the library collected and distributed […]

Couples honored with special Mass

Couples honored with special Mass

The Over 55 Club at St. Pius X Parish celebrated the 50th Wedding Anniversaries for two of its member couples. Jesus and Gloria Atok and Bob and Liz Angelier received a Nuptial Blessing at the Mass celebrated for the club by Msgr. Larry Pichard on Tuesday, May 20. An entertaining program was held after the […]

Winners celebrated with cocktail party

Winners celebrated with cocktail party

Each year, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recognizes the top educators in East Dallas schools, K-12, who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and progressive programs that are serving to improve and promote learning. The awards are given to public […]

Thai restaurant defined by strength of team

Thai restaurant defined by strength of team

By Lan Rose After more than three decades of serving authentic Thai cuisine to the East Dallas community, Bangkok at Greenville will close its doors for good on Monday, June 30. Located at 4503 Greenville Avenue, the restaurant has long been a staple for locals craving comforting curries, fragrant noodles, and traditional Thai hospitality. But […]

Partnerships show dedication to inclusion

Partnerships show dedication to inclusion

By Anna Jordan The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the return of its fourth annual Pride in Bloom celebration on Saturday, June 21. Dallas’ only Pride event set in a world-class botanical garden, Pride in Bloom centers LGBTQ+ creatives — where artisans, guests and performers aren’t just seen but celebrated. […]