Local schools nominated for musical awards

Local schools nominated for musical awards

By Haley DiFonzo  Broadway Dallas is pleased to announce the 2024 nominees for the 13th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA). The awards ceremony will take place live at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Friday, May 24. The Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards aim to inspire and honor […]

Safer Dallas to tee up

Safer Dallas to tee up

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia will hit the links for The Rotary Club of Dallas’ annual Back the Blue Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at Prestonwood at the Creek Golf Club. The tournament — presented by Courtney Underwood — benefits Safer Dallas, a nonprofit devoted to supporting the Dallas […]

Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced  1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 6 cups vegetable broth 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 ounces baby spinach 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini 2 tablespoons minced dill In a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Add garlic and cook […]

Dog Bowl returns for Fair Park summer

Dog Bowl returns for Fair Park summer

Fair Park is back with a new series of weekly free programming that will run from now until the beginning of July. Weekly fitness classes return with Fair Park’s newest partners, Transcend Wellness and Healing in my Hoops. Classes include yoga, mat pilates and Hula Hooping. Other returning programs include Art in the Park, led […]

Rangers have chance to repeat improbable feat

Rangers have chance to repeat improbable feat

By David Mullen For the first time in the 53-season history of the Texas Rangers, fans can forthrightly ask, “Will the Rangers repeat as World Champions this season?” The answer is: “Yes, they can. But they probably won’t.” No team has repeated as World Series Champions since the 1999-2000 New York Yankees. The American League […]

Holistic living exhibits part of celebration

Holistic living exhibits part of celebration

By Taylor Mayad Kick off spring with a colorful celebration of spirituality and Indian culture at the fifth annual Festival of Joy. The festival will take place at Klyde Warren Park (2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas) on Saturday, April 27, beginning at 11 a.m. and culminating with a live headline stage performance at 7 p.m. […]

Fusillli with Pea Pesto

Fusillli with Pea Pesto

2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup mint leaves  2 tablespoons toasted  pine nuts 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan  1/2 cup extra-virgin  olive oil  1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pound fusilli pasta, cooked al dente Lemon zest, for garnish  Salt  In the bowl of a food processor, combine peas, mint, pine nuts and Parmesan. Process until […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]