Springtime means slithering creatures emerge

Springtime means slithering creatures emerge

By Dr. Beth Leermakers My dog was bitten by a snake 15 years ago, and I still remember the scary experience vividly. Snowie was digging under the house, clearly in pursuit of a critter. Suddenly he yelped, ran inside, and hid under the bed. His face swelled up within minutes, and Snowie was so uncomfortable […]

Sewage closes lake!

Sewage closes lake!

Dallas Park and Recreation officials are suspending water-related activities at White Rock Lake Park. This decision comes as the City of Plano experiences a sanitary sewage overflow that has affected White Rock Creek and White Rock Lake. To protect public health, park officials advise residents and park visitors not to fish or enter the water […]

Baseball season begins while America sleeps

Baseball season begins while America sleeps

By David Mullen While you were sleeping, you may have missed that the 2024 MLB baseball season is officially underway. The Los Angeles Dodgers faced the San Diego Padres in Seoul, South Korea on March 20 and March 21 at 5 a.m. CDT. There was no need to set an alarm as 2,428 regular season […]

Serious daffodil lovers unite at Arboretum

Serious daffodil lovers unite at Arboretum

This past weekend the Texas Daffodil Society and Designers with Flair Study Club hosted the annual American Daffodil Society Flower Show in Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The horticulture section had 19 different divisions ranging from standard, historic and miniature daffodils. In addition to highlighting daffodil growers, the show also featured […]

Partnership with YMCA benefits children

Partnership with YMCA benefits children

By Nicole Rosales  The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is once again partnering with Scottish Rite for Children to support Y youth sports through education and exclusive, branded sports apparel. Previously, the collaboration focused on basketball teams only, but the YMCA and Scottish Rite are excited to grow this program by including soccer teams for the […]

Gala, awards ceremony to celebrate ‘Hope Unbridled’

Gala, awards ceremony to celebrate ‘Hope Unbridled’

By Sharon Adams Equest proudly announces Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates as co-chairs, with Kristy and Patrick Sands as honorary chairs, of its 43rd annual Blue Ribbon Gala: “Hope Unbridled,” on Saturday, April 27 at the Hilton Anatole Dallas.  “We are delighted to announce Calvert and Melissa as co-chairs and Kristy and Patrick as honorary […]

Elvis Cookies

Elvis Cookies

2 very ripe bananas 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup bacon fat, melted 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed 2 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 cup (112 g) peanut butter chips 6 slices […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 11

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 11

March 5 — 5 p.m. 6000 Block Melody Ln. (75231) Burglary of a Habitation Without Force: The suspect entered the complainant’s apartment and stole items.  March 5 — 8:50 p.m. 2800 Block N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Assault by Verbal Threat: The suspect used words that caused the complainant to feel offended and fear for her own safety. March 6 […]

Project-based learning helps students succeed

Project-based learning helps students succeed

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Jason Hamilton graduated from Justin F. Kimball High School in 2002 and has now come back to Dallas ISD to put his 24 years of culinary experience and 18 years as an executive chef to use in the district’s newest career and technical education initiative. Hamilton, a career and technical […]

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