The Greater East Dallas Chamber announced the 2021 business award winners on August 7. The winners are: Business of the Year — Dickey’s Barbeque Pit; Chairman’s Award — Flatbread Company; Entrepreneur of the Year — Le Caveau Vinotheque and Minuteman Press; Live Local — Curiosities & Curious Garden, For The Love of The Lake and […]
By Karissa Condoianis The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. On Sunday, August 29, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – […]
WHITE ROCK DOG PARK By Judy Babb More than 20 years ago, White Rock Lake Dog Park was but a glimmer in the eyes of park founders Andie Comini and Melissa Tinning. They and other dog lovers would secret their dogs out to an area park and take the dogs off leash and let them […]
By David Mullen It has been a ritual for young sports fans for generations. Mow lawns. Wash cars. Sell lemonade. Do chores around the house. Maybe even get a paper route. You did whatever it took to have your own money and not just any money. Baseball card money. My retailer of choice was Art’s […]
By Judy Babb Dallas City Council member Paula Blackmon is a force to be reckoned with and one whose efforts resulted in things Dallasites are familiar with. She has had her hands in countless projects during her 25 years of public service. The successes are many. If you’ve visited Klyde Warren Park, you are standing […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Let’s say your family is well organized enough to maintain a list of must-have “Fair food” in advance of every trip to the annual State Fair of Texas (SFOT). Now say you’re obsessed enough to fold that list with the leftover coupons for rides and food, still in your wallet since […]
By David Mullen Danielle Cocanougher has gone through a lot in the past year. As co-owner of Texas Golf Shows and show producer of the DFW Golf Show, she had to postpone the event scheduled for March due to COVID-19 concerns while keeping sponsors, vendors and fans motivated. She also found time to have her […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Doggie Splash Day. Pooch Plunge. Wags and Waves. The dog swimming events start soon, and my water-crazy lab and I are ready! I chose Maisie because she loves to swim and does well at pool parties. I took her to NRH20’s Doggie Beach Bash to be sure before I adopted her. […]
The McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) celebrated 32 years of streetcar service to Dallas residents, businesses and visitors on Thursday, July 22. In 1983, MATA was founded to return heritage streetcars to the urban fabric of Dallas. Two Dallas residents, Phil Cobb and Ed Landrum, began championing the idea after discovering tracks on McKinney Avenue […]
TEXAS BLACK INVITATIONAL RODEO By Becky Mayad Grab your cowboy hat, boots and buckles, and ride on over to the 32nd Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (the Grand Entry Parade begins at 6 p.m.). Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the rodeo offers […]