Craving Vietnamese dinner? How about a dive bar? Cosmo’s has it all
Walking into Cosmo’s is a step back in time. Low-slung furniture, barber chairs and translucent light-up tables are surrounded by walls that look like…
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Zoe Hastings’ murder: How a family survives the ultimate tragedy
Zoe’s best friend Beppy Gietema cut her hair off when Zoe died. (Photos by Danny Fulgencio). On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 11, 2015, Zoe Hastings…
7 things to do in East Dallas this August
Aug. 8 Native cats There are no tigers in Texas, but there are felines galore inhabiting our state. Learn more about Texas wildcats at…
On the cover: Aldredge House
The Aldredge House is one of the gems of Swiss Avenue, with historically accurate furniture and finishes highlighting the best of the historic district…
Go figure: Staying cool this summer
East Dallasites beat the heat in 2017 in many ways, including spending $1.6 million on ice cream. We found healthy ways to stay cool,…
Gloria Tarpley fights for civility at Dallas City Hall
2018’s FIVE FIERCE FEMALES OF EAST DALLAS Gloria Tarpley is the Chair of Dallas’ City Plan Commission and volunteer extraordinaire. She grew up in…
Matrice Ellis-Kirk, guardian of the Arts District
2018’S FIVE FIERCE FEMALES OF EAST DALLAS Matrice Ellis-Kirk did what every other Penn graduate does, and worked for a stint in New York…
How sexism led Lakewood women to secede from a neighborhood Facebook group
Advocate: For some, our neighborhood’s Facebook group “Lakewood, Dallas” is a great place for a laugh, to get vacation recommendations or to have a…
Death by crocodile isn’t the only danger of baptism
A horrific crocodile death reminds the faithful to count the cost Who knew being a Baptist could be dangerous business? A pastor was conducting…
An inspiring story of a mother and daughter who defend foster kids in the courtroom
CASA provides volunteers with 30 hours of training, support and guidance as family courts assign them a case to follow. Volunteers learn about state…
How neighborhood women used data to revolutionize women’s health in Texas
How a group of East Dallas church women and friends organized to improve women’s access to affordable healthcare It was Jan. 21, 2017, Inauguration…
How Mita Havlick lost an election and won a purpose
2018’S FIVE FIERCE FEMALES OF EAST DALLAS Mita Havlick was born in India, grew up near Chicago and has lived all over the world….
