MMM MMM GOOD? Nope. DARN good!

MMM MMM GOOD? Nope. DARN good!

By Warren Black Sometimes, people need to just tell it like it is. That’s what Andy and Nina Salinas do. All they need to say is, “Darn Good Corn,” and, judging from the lines that surround their booth every year at the State Fair of Texas, lots of people come running. But good food is […]

Birthing barn offers insight into life

Birthing barn offers insight into life

By Warren Black What else says “Texas” like “rodeo”? The State Fair of Texas’ motto is, “Celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family friendly environment.” This is new wording for a 138-year tradition. Texas and the livestock business are synonymous, and the Fair has a […]

New generation carries on family tradition

New generation carries on family tradition

By Warren Black It is almost time for the great State Fair of Texas. And nothings says, “State Fair of Texas!” like a Fletcher’s Corny Dog.  Neil Fletcher was a fifth-generation vaudeville performer. He saw a similar product to a corny dog. In 1942, Neil opened his first stand at the State Fair of Texas […]

THI plays unique role in homeless care

THI plays unique role in homeless care

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Lexy McCarthy As the region approaches Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day, local nonprofit The Human Impact (THI) has confirmed its participation and hopes the fundraiser drives donations that will directly support their vital work supporting Dallas’ unhoused population. In 2023, THI raised more than $130,000 on […]

Garden hosts celebration

Garden hosts celebration

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates the seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15 to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. The weekend long celebration, presented by Bank of America, features the highly anticipated Quinceañera Fashion Show, live entertainment, a vendor market and cooking demonstrations. Beginning September 14 at […]

And the winners are …

And the winners are …

The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each time, the all-star panel of judges tallied their scores and made their […]

Morning sunrise reflects love of life

Morning sunrise reflects love of life

PHOTO OF THE WEEK This beautiful photograph was taken by White Rock Lake Weekly reader William Fowler. It is of an older couple rowing on White Rock Lake as the sun rises. He calls it, “Rowing into the morning.” Congratulations, William! You just won a $25 gift card to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your […]

East Dallas is cleaning up

East Dallas is cleaning up

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce welcomed one of the cleanest and smartest laundromats around into East Dallas this past week. Every Tide Laundromat is locally owned and operated. Patrick Elverum is the CEO of the new Dallas Location and was on hand to greet the guests at the ribbon-cutting. The machines wash and […]

Group has urgent need for sunscreen, water

Group has urgent need for sunscreen, water

By Becky Mayad Although the summer was a bit milder than expected, the hottest days of the year are here — and are expected to stay around for the next several weeks. With continuous 100-degree-plus days on the radar, Dallas’ 10,000-person homeless population — and specifically its aging homeless population and those with chronic illnesses […]

Chamber helps Dallas Academy celebrate

Chamber helps Dallas Academy celebrate

By Lisa Loera Last May, donors and life-long friends of Head of School Elizabeth Murski raised $250,000 towards a new state-of-the-art playground at Dallas Academy in East Dallas. With partnership from the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Academy celebrated the opening of the new playground, Brawler’s Backyard, with a ribbon cutting event.  The […]

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