Who rules the black bird roost?

Who rules the black bird roost?

By Dr. Beth Leermakers The association between ravens and Halloween makes sense, given that many cultures consider ravens to be symbols of illness, death or a bad omen. Because ravens eat carrion (dead animals) — and feasted on the remains of soldiers killed in battle — Celtic people associated them with death, war and the […]

Carr named CEO of garden

Carr named CEO of garden

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Board of Directors voted this past week to approve San Antonio Botanical Garden CEO Sabina Carr as the organization’s incoming president and CEO. Carr will begin her role as Dallas Arboretum president and CEO at the end of November. As president and CEO, Carr will oversee strategic vision and […]

Pitcher’s exit interview turns scathing

Pitcher’s exit interview turns scathing

By David Mullens With the excitement of the American League and National League Championship Series in full force, a recent baseball footnote barely caused a ripple. On October 16, Oakland Athletics closer Trevor May retired.  With the unexpected emergence of the lowly regarded Texas Rangers hitting and pitching their way into the national spotlight, the […]

Pop-up honors Dia de Los Muertos

Pop-up honors Dia de Los Muertos

The Shops at Park Lane in Dallas is excited to showcase two new seasonal installs by local artists to celebrate fall and Dia de los Muertos. The Dia de los Muertos pop-up mural was created by North-Texas based Chicano artist Eric Rodriguez (pictured above), aka “Drigo.” Drigo is a self-taught artist whose work can be […]

Little white lie turns to 60 years of traditions

Little white lie turns to 60 years of traditions

By Warren Black In a centerfold of Life magazine in 1963, Norman Zable saw a picture of a clown eating a Belgian waffle in an advertisement for the 1963 World’s Fair in Seattle. He was so intrigued, Zable arranged for he and his wife to visit Seattle and see the waffles in person. There, he […]

Opera presents true story of strength, determination

Opera presents true story of strength, determination

By Rochelle Row The Dallas Opera presents the highly anticipated world premiere of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, starring baritone Lucas Meachem and mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, on Friday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas. Three additional performances take place on November 5 (matinee), 8 and 11, with the […]

Braised Leeks with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

Braised Leeks with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons  vegetable oil 4 leeks, trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise; rinse if necessary 1/4 cup white wine 1 cup chicken stock Juice of 2 lemons 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup capers, rinsed Salt and pepper Heat oil in a large skillet until hot. Add leeks, cut side down […]

State Fair livestock auction has record-breaking year

State Fair livestock auction has record-breaking year

By Karissa Condoianis The 75th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction raised a record-breaking preliminary amount for Texas youth, bringing in more than $2.2 million. The Auction kicked off on Friday, Oct. 6, with the sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning steer was purchased by Frank Deel with his generous bid […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 41

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 41

October 3 —  2 p.m. 1900 Block El Capitan Dr. (75228)  Resisting Arrest, Search or Transport: The arrested person resisted uniformed officers by tensing up and dead weighting during their efforts to restrain him. October 3 —  7:35 p.m. 5500 Block Greenville Ave. (75206 )  Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspect displayed a handgun […]

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