Almost-Open Doors

Babb Bros BBQ & Blues opens its homey doors for a meat-lovers feast with friendsand family

Photo by Jerry McClure
Friends and family feasted at Babbs Bros BBQ and Blues just days before thegrand opening.
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Guests — including Fox 4's Clarice Tinsley — were excited about the newrestaurant at Trinity Groves.
Photo by Jerry McClure

You can never have too much barbecue, at least not in Texas. Certainly the folks at Trinity Groves would agree.

November 29 marks the opening of Babb Bros BBQ and Blues, a cafeteria-style eatery with an assortment of hickory-smoked meats, comforting sides and blues music. The restaurant is the first at the new development at the foot of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

The owners are, not surprisingly, three brothers named Babbs: Mike Babb, Bob Babb and Davy Babb.

Two hundred friends and family — including Tracy and Kent Rathbun, David Spencer, Kate Murphy, Jim Reynolds, Phil Romano, Royce West, Stuart Fitts, and Gina and Scott Ginsburg — got a sneak peek of the brothers' down-home cuisine just days before the grand opening.

Guests filled their trays with brisket, sausage, ribs, meatloaf, collard greens, creamed corn and coleslaw. Sounds more like a feast than a preview.

To consecrate the first restaurant opening from the incubator program at Trinity Groves, Mayor Mike Rawlings and councilmember Monica Alonzo signed the American flag that will hang on the restaurant wall, which will later be signed by other VIPs and dignitaries.

General manager Mike Babb serenaded the crowd with blues tunes as they indulged in come barbecue and celebrated the new venture.

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Ladies in rouge

Parisian style meets purpose at chic 2026 Go Red Luncheon in Dallas

Photo courtesy of AHA

Rosangela Zurawel, Cathy Amos, Anna Berman, Regina Bruce

What: 2026 Dallas Go Red for Women Luncheon benefiting the American Heart Association

Where: Fairmont Dallas

The 411: More than 600 North Texans convened Friday, March 6 for the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red for Women Luncheon, a stylish and mission-minded afternoon dedicated to raising awareness and funds for women’s cardiovascular health. This year’s “Hearts in Bloom” theme transformed the Fairmont ballroom into a chic Parisian-inspired garden party, awash in florals, soft café touches, and bold red accents — ooh la la.

Guests, of course, were dressed in shades of rouge.

The immersive afternoon began with a cocktail reception featuring activations such as Studio Calme chair yoga, a floral “Bloom Bar,” beauty touch-ups, and a live fashion sketch artist. Guests also learned Hands-Only CPR demonstrations, explored Research Goes Red initiatives, and participated in a moving Tribute Wall honoring loved ones.

Co-chairs Paola Arbour and Sandi Karrmann underscored the urgency of the cause, reminding attendees that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women - and encouraging them to “Go Red” by knowing their numbers and taking action. Emcees Kristin Diaz (anchor for NewsRadio 1080 KRLD) and Sam Gannon (sports co‑host with FOX 4 News) kept the program upbeat, and longtime supporter Stacy Nahas was honored with the 2026 Sandi Haddock Community Impact Award.

The program turned inspirational with keynote speaker Dr. Jessica Shepherd, who shared insights on prevention, early detection, and empowering women with vital health information.

With support from sponsors including CVS Health, Kimberly-Clark, and Texas Health, the 2026 Go Red campaign has raised $1.6 million, with momentum continuing to grow. Go Red supports lifesaving research, education, and advocacy for women’s heart health.

Who: Rosangela Zurawel, Cathy Amos, Anna Berman, Regina Bruce, David Harvey, Debbie Murray, Christina Reed, Dr. Carla Russo, Elizabeth Smith, Paola Arbour, Sandi Karrmann, Ellington Heis, Linda Pothoff, Everett Heis, Ashley Heis, Heidi Clement, Kelly Maxwell-Gomez, Catherine Whiddon, Daphne Henderson, Susan Wetzel, Stacy Nahas, and hundreds more patrons and supporters.

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Rosangela Zurawel, Cathy Amos, Anna Berman, Regina Bruce

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