Vol. 14, No. 27 — July 7 – 13, 2023
Neighbors provide simple solution to dangerous problem
The White Rock Forest neighborhood began a tradition last summer of placing fresh water bowls in a shady sidewalk area for dogs. The bowls are refreshed every morning, and dogs and their humans can usually find a bowl every few blocks. This year a kind and generous neighbor — Bernadette Fisher, former owner of Angelo’s […]
Summer Melon Salad
Juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 Tuscan melon or cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 2 Persian cucumbers, diced 6 ounces crumbled goat cheese 1/4 cup sliced mint leaves Salt and pepper In a large bowl, combine lime juice and honey. Whisk in oil and […]
Mondrian inspires CASA playhouse
Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses is July 14-30 at NorthPark Center. Presented by Crest Auto Group with KDC as grand marshal, the event will showcase 14 custom-made imaginative children’s playhouses. The playhouses are free to see, and for a chance to win one, purchase raffle tickets, which benefit children living in foster care, at tables […]
Innovative app gets college athletes paid
By David Mullen Brent Chapman is an opportunist. Chapman, CEO of myNILpay, has produced an app billed as the “first-of-its-kind experience to direct-pay college athletes.” According to the myNILpay website, it is the first and only NCAA compliant direct pay platform where the public can send money to support university athletes. A Buffalo, N.Y. area […]
Labybots inspect new local drone service
CASA VIEW ELEMENTARY By Nancy Black R-PIC. V-LOS. B-LOS. Those are a few of the acronyms the Remote Pilot in Command (R-PIC) from DroneUp (DU) used this past week when explaining their process to the award-winning robotics team the Ladybots, from Casa View Elementary (CVE). Contracted by Walmart, DU can delivery online orders in select […]
Vol. 14, No. 26 — June 30 – July 6, 2023
DUC takes five spots in Top 10
By Katrina Craycroft Youth rowers hailing from more than two hundred clubs faced off in 38 events at USRowing’s Youth National Championship on June 8-11. The fastest three in each event win medals, but a top 10 finish in any event is extraordinary, and most clubs are pleased to claim one or two each year. […]
Creole-Spiced Chicken Wings
3/4 cup creole seasoning 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted About 5 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, cut into drums and flats Blue Cheese Dip: 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons minced chives Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Line […]
Martha Elizabeth Tucker Gracey
Martha Elizabeth Tucker Gracey peacefully passed away in her sleep on March 18 with family by her side. All six of her daughters were with her the previous day. Martha was born on May 11, 1926, in Cameron, Texas, the youngest child born to Maude Vance Hardy Tucker and Jesse Clifton Tucker. Jesse was a […]