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Obituary • 12-06-24 • Christine M. Jarosz
CELEBRATION OF LIFE INFORMATION: A Celebration of Life honoring lifelong activist Christine Jarosz will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, from 4-7 p.m. Text 214-697-3937 for the location and other details. Organizers note:“In true Christine style, this is a casual af…
Community
Pet of the week • 12-06-24
Meet Fable, 5-year-old tuxedo kitty weighing a dainty 7 pounds. But Fable is more than just a pretty face. He has a playful side with a curious, fun-loving nature who also adores curling up in cozy spots and keeping you company. His calm demeanor is perfect…
Community
Community stolen
Ryan and Bradley Although his bike was stolen from his garage, Ryan Hines is determined to participate in the last California AIDS ride DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff [email protected] Alejandro was more than just a bike. Ryan Hines gained a sense o…
Community
Pet of the week • 11-29-24
Community
Oak Lawn merchants create improvement district
Security, economic development and amenities will be top priorities DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff [email protected] Improvement districts have been created around Dallas and in other cities to enhance public safety and security, to design and const…
Arts + Culture
Keith’s World
Brad Gooch Keith’s World author Brad Gooch discusses his new biography of the late artist and activist Keith Haring By Tim Murphy After working as a model in 1970s and ’80s New York City, Brad Gooch became an author. He wrote poetry, novels and memoirs, inc…
Community
Help or be helped
Opportunities to get help or help others This holiday season, many organizations around the DFW area are hosting events in honor of Thanksgiving. Whether you’re looking to join a group for a meal or for somewhere distributing dinners, this list should have…
Community
Pet of the week • 11-22-24
Meet Jolie, a joyful, playful pup with a down-to-earth and easygoing personality. She’s great on a leash and enjoys going on walks. She’s a quick learner who’s treat-motivated and already knows how to sit. Jolie is a stunning 1 ½-year-old blue nose pit bull…
Archive
‘DJ Mr. Rid’ has died
Well-known North Texas DJ and musician Mark Ridlen passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, at the age of 65, following a lengthy battle with lung and kidney cancer. Ridlen died in a Dallas hospital, surrounded by friends. Ridlen was known by his stage name of DJ Mr…
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Thanksgiving by the basket
Cathedral of Hope volunteers will distribute some 500 baskets of food, feeding several thousand North Texans for Thanksgiving. Thousands will have a holiday meal thanks to Cathedral of Hope’s annual project DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff WriterTaffet@DallasVoi…
Arts + Culture
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme chat about their wildly hilarious holiday show and the power of queer voices in today’s America
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring holiday cheer and LGBTQ pride to Dallas STEVEN LINDSEY | Contributing [email protected] Sorry, Mariah. Lights out, Rudolph. Hasta la vista, Santa Baby. For scores of queer people across the globe, the ho…
Community
Pet of the week • 11-15-24
Meet Oso, a fun-loving, goofy fella who’s a fast learner with a natural enthusiasm for discovering new tricks and games. This 2-year-old retriever weighs in at a sturdy 80 pounds, and has soulful brown eyes, a playful smile and a long, waggly tail that’s al…
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