Free lunch? No such thing. $5 lunch? We have just the thing. From burgers to bratwurst, there’s a nearby eatery that keeps both your wallet and stomach full at lunchtime. 1. Kel’s [...]
20 May 2010
After more than a decade, it’s safe to say The Mercury has perfected the art of indulgent dining. Executive chef Chris Ward has masterminded purely decadent dishes, like lobster so[...]
20 May 2010
6.06.10 KIDS TRIATHLON $35 Peel the kids away from the TV for an afternoon of some friendly athletic competition. Children 7 to 14 are invited to this fifth annual event hosted by [...]
20 May 2010
The reason I love Neuhaus is because it’s perhaps the only place I can score a pound of Gummi Bears and a good latte (or a glass of wine, depending on what kind of day it’s b[...]
14 May 2010
Q: It is nearly impossible to turn left at the stoplight on my street. How can I get a left-hand turn signal installed? A: The best thing about this process is that it [...]
01 May 2010
In celebration of Earth Day, Avalon Salon has launched its “Every Drop Counts” campaign, which aims to get more drinkable water to people in Haiti and restore the natur[...]
14 Apr 2010
W.T. White High School’s varsity and mixed choirs recently performed a UIL concert, during which they earned top ratings. W.T. White was the only DISD 5-A comprehensive high [...]
14 Apr 2010
Whether you’ve got an all out gallery or just a sketchbook under the bed, your art could help better the lives of people in suffering in war-torn Darfur. Art for Darfur, a lo[...]
13 Apr 2010
Hillcrest band teacher Brian Smith has been named a finalist for DISD’s Teacher of the Year award. I know Smith, so I can’t say I’m surprised that he is up for th[...]
13 Apr 2010
After filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, Swoozies is going out of business. The paper goods and stationary retailer will close all of its 43 shops across the country within[...]
12 Apr 2010
In Disney’s version of Snow White, chirping birds and singing chipmunks are happy to lend a hand in cleaning the house, happily dancing as they dust. But what if Snow White h[...]
09 Apr 2010
Friday afternoon you can swing by the Alcove Wine Bar and take advantage of the new happy hour special there, $5 glasses of wine — or you can swing by Saturday afternoon from[...]
08 Apr 2010
