Local Dragon boaters to take on world

Local Dragon boaters to take on world

LONE STAR DRAGONS By Cristine Kao The first team from Texas to ever compete at the US Dragon Boat Federation Nationals just did the unexpected — it won its first ever Division Championship to earn a berth on the world stage in 2024. Athletes and spectators witnessed something special this past weekend at US Nationals […]

Rangers take steps to right the ship

Rangers take steps to right the ship

By David Mullen With two-thirds of the 2023 MLB season complete, teams are beginning to distance themselves from each other. Some clubs can see the October promised land, while others are returning to port. The Texas Rangers, despite some recent rough waters, are charging full speed ahead under their riverboat captain, GM Chris Young. Rangers […]

Rigatoni with Roasted Zucchini and Peppers

Rigatoni with Roasted Zucchini and Peppers

1 pound rigatoni 12 ounces baby zucchini, quartered 8 ounces mini sweet peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 cups ricotta 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts Olive oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and […]

Walmart looking for homegrown goods

Walmart looking for homegrown goods

Walmart began accepting applications this week for its 10th annual Open Call event, inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products to be sold on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves or on Walmart.com. Open Call is at the heart of Walmart’s 10-year, $350 billion commitment to strengthening […]

Home tour celebrates beauty, diversity

Home tour celebrates beauty, diversity

By Christina Rogers The 17th Annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes, presented by eggersmann Kitchens & Home Living, returns Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. Dallas’ only citywide home tour curated by architects celebrates the beauty and diversity of residential architecture across North Texas. This year’s tour features six homes, including two in East […]

Misidentification can lead to breed stigmas

Misidentification can lead to breed stigmas

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Does it really matter what breeds make up your mixed breed dog? While having the right “designer” breed mix (think Labradoodle or Golden Doodle) is very important to some people, there may be important health reasons for knowing your dog’s ancestry. There are several reasons to consider DNA testing for your […]

Plant lover becomes Guerrilla Gardener

Plant lover becomes Guerrilla Gardener

By C.W. Smith Just behind the house Lorlee Bartos bought in 1980 stretched an alley, a narrow strip of earth, a six-foot chain-link fence and a wide swath of weed-choked public land sloping down to the asphalt of eastbound I-30. She planted roses along her side of the fence, and soon their long stems and […]

Pan Bagnat

Pan Bagnat

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 cup chopped black olives 1 cup microgreens 10 ounces tuna packed in olive oil, drained Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 ciabatta baguette, cut in half lengthwise  1 tomato, halved and sliced 2 hard boiled eggs, […]

Art fair amplifies talented women

Art fair amplifies talented women

By Taylor Mayad Seeking Texas-based women artists of all levels, Texas Vignette announced this week a call for entries for its fifth annual Vignette Art Fair, which will take place Nov. 3-4, at Dallas Market Hall. The popular two-day juried event exclusively features works by Texas women artists in an effort to promote exceptional yet […]

McGriff, Rolen join fading Hall of Fame

McGriff, Rolen join fading Hall of Fame

By David Mullen On Sunday, July 23, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. will open the doors to new members Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen. More than four dozen Hall of Famers are expected to attend the festivities honoring the Class of 2023. The annual induction ceremonies are a pilgrimage […]

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