By Shari Goldstein Stern When grown women are directed to transform into teenage girls with high-pitched voices spouting West Coast jargon like, “I know, right?” accentuated with the region’s distinctive inflection, connecting with a Texas audience is challenging. Both dialogue and lyrics may not be discernible for a mature crowd. Last Wednesday night’s audience at […]
By Melissa Grych When a stroke strikes, the amount of time from the onset of symptoms to medical care is a critical window. The faster medical attention is received, the more treatment options are available and the less chance of disability. Yet, people often delay going to the hospital. “In stroke care, every minute counts. […]
1 small onion, diced 1 celery rib, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 eggplant, diced into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives 1/2 tablespoon capers 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar Salt […]
By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson on Monday called on the city’s employers to join Dallas Works, the mayor’s summer jobs program for young people in the city. Nearly 2,300 students have applied for summer employment through Dallas Works — which focuses on young people ages 15-24 — this year. The program connects those young […]
By David Mullen The Dallas Stars qualified for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs in the last week of the season. Despite a final stretch against inferior teams, the Stars needed an epic collapse by the Nashville Predators in the final game of the season to secure the first Wild Card spot in the Western Conference […]
April 27 — 10:40 a.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Harassment: Suspect repeatedly called complainant, refusing to leave her alone. April 27 — 2:40 p.m. 2200 Block, N. Central Expy. (75204) Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle: Suspect involved in traffic crash fled scene w/o leaving ID. April 27 — 5:45 p.m. 6500 Block, Melody Ln. […]
By Nancy Black It was like being the first person in line at Fletcher’s Corny Dogs on the opening day of the State Fair of Texas! The grease was fresh, the smell of funnel cakes was in the air and the party was just beginning. Lake a Palooza, at the Bath House Cultural Center, was […]
The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its second Garden Concert of the 2021-22 season on Saturday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. on the garden patio of Jud and Julie Pankey (rain date, Sunday May 15 at 5:30 p.m.). “These outdoor concerts offer a relaxed setting for both safety and camaraderie, and the […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Some animal mothers go to extraordinary lengths to birth and/or raise their young. In celebration of Mother’s Day, let’s honor a few animal Super Moms: Giant Pacific Octopus — The Ultimate Sacrifice Giant Pacific Octopuses mate only once, toward the end of their three to five year life span. About a […]