White Rock Lake Park receives highest honor

White Rock Lake Park receives highest honor

By Andrea Hawkins The Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) has recognized White Rock Lake Park with its esteemed Lone Star Legacy Park designation, the society’s highest honor conferred on a park for its historic and recreational contributions and community importance. In the 13th year of the Legacy Park program, White Rock Lake is the […]

Stars missing look of champion team

Stars missing look of champion team

By David Mullen As the Texas Rangers put the finishing touches on the team that will begin defending their World Championship and the Dallas Cowboys try to bounce back from an unsatisfying 12-win season by retooling their roster through free agency and the NFL Draft, the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks are winding down their […]

Bunnies, birds part of Easter activities

Bunnies, birds part of Easter activities

Spend Easter weekend, Friday-Sunday, March 29-31, at the most beautiful place in Dallas during Dallas Blooms: A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words. Pack a picnic and enjoy live musical performances and lively bands on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn. Guest of all ages will enjoy a special Spring Market with favorite local artisan […]

Fair Park readies for solar eclipse

Fair Park readies for solar eclipse

The “Sun, Moon, and You Total Solar Eclipse Viewing” is coming to Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park on Monday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST. This one-of-a-kind free, public event will provide opportunities to learn about solar eclipses, the Sun, and solar-monitoring efforts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), […]

Cherry trees overflowing with lacy blooms

Cherry trees overflowing with lacy blooms

By Terry Lendecker Every spring at the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms floral festival, there’s a miraculous moment when the 150 Japanese cherry trees begin to bloom along with the 5,000 azaleas.  A wave of delicate pink and white cherry blossoms on the cherry trees are now blooming, indicating that springtime is here in Texas. The […]

Lacinato with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Lacinato with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces crimini  mushrooms, sliced  1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced  1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1-pint grape tomatoes, halved  1/2 cup chicken broth 2 bunches lacinato kale, cut into 1-inch ribbons Salt and pepper  In a large skillet, heat oil until hot. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until wilted, […]

Nadel Birthday Benefit features musician Rhett Miller

Nadel Birthday Benefit features musician Rhett Miller

By Juliette Coulter Haynes Boone will present the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit benefiting Grant Halliburton Foundation on Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in The Kessler Theater featuring headliner Rhett Miller (pictured). KXT 91.7 is the media sponsor.  Tickets are on sale and going fast, with standing-room-only tickets remaining. Sponsorships are sold out. Celebrating its […]

She came, she swam, she conquered

She came, she swam, she conquered

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Whenever there is a mention of Dallas ISD greats, don’t forget to include Campbell C. from Woodrow Wilson High School in the conversation. She recently competed at the UIL 5A Swimming State Championship and made history in Dallas ISD, and the state of Texas. Campbell is no […]

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