Lake Highlands man rubs elbows with Big Tex

Lake Highlands man rubs elbows with Big Tex

By Shari Goldstein Stern Lake Highlands resident Jason Hays said that he has the “funnest” job in the city. It sure sounds like fun, and as enormous as the state of Texas. Hays is senior vice president, brand experience for the State Fair of Texas, (the Fair) and has his hands in all things Fair. […]

Beef Ribs Stroganoff

Beef Ribs Stroganoff

3 pounds country-style beef ribs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions, sliced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1 teaspoon paprika 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 cup red wine 2 cups beef broth 3/4 cup sour cream  Salt and pepper  Egg noodles, for serving  Season beef ribs with salt and pepper. In a multi cooker heat […]

Despite delay, MLB managed timeless moments

Despite delay, MLB managed timeless moments

By David Mullen Major League Baseball sure knows how to ruin a good time. After coming off a couple of pandemic plagued seasons, prospects were sparkling on the baseball diamond for a return to normalcy. But baseball couldn’t handle the prospect of pleasing fans. As two strongheaded factions couldn’t agree on how much egregious money […]

Proper pet grooming can be difficult

Proper pet grooming can be difficult

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Many small dogs — and some big ones — need regular grooming to keep their coats from becoming matted. My big dogs shed a moderate amount but don’t get matted coats, so grooming isn’t high on my list of dog mom activities. I recently picked up donated dog supplies, including shampoos […]

It’s not just about ‘Frys’ at Jack’s

It’s not just about ‘Frys’ at Jack’s

By Shari Goldstein Stern When you’re pumping ketchup over your annual Jack’s French Frys fix at this year’s State Fair of Texas (the Fair), you may overlook the menus behind the counter and miss out on some of Jack’s additional dynamite offerings. In fact, some of those are award winners that you may have never […]

DUC wins the night in OKC

DUC wins the night in OKC

By Katrina Craycroft After a long, hot summer of training, Dallas United Crew’s (DUC) Varsity crews are ready to race. The Head of the Oklahoma, now in its 18th year, is the traditional start of regional racing and draws teams from as far as Houston, California and Wisconsin. Unique to this venue, the top six […]

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts

1/2 cup Korean gochujang. 3 tablespoons  vegetable oil, divided   1/4 cup coconut aminos   3 tablespoons honey  1 pound Brussels sprouts, quartered  Whisk together gochujang, 1 tablespoon oil, coconut aminos, and honey in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt.  Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining oil to the pan, […]

Mascot Rowdy has an image problem

Mascot Rowdy has an image problem

By David Mullen The Dallas Cowboys has an image problem. More specifically, the image of the Dallas Cowboys has an image problem. Sports Handle (sportshandle.com), a website that defines itself as “the home for information on the legal U.S. sports wagering industry — legislation, business and policy,” asked more than 1,000 fans to rank professional […]

Donors celebrate local nonprofits

Donors celebrate local nonprofits

By Carrie Dyer Communities Foundation of Texas’ 14th North Texas Giving Day presented by Amazon closed out its annual 18-hour day of giving, with more than $62 million raised by givers near and far. More than 94,000 donors rallied together for more than 3,200 participating nonprofits across a 20-county region.  “We are honored to serve […]

Perot offers adult fun

Perot offers adult fun

Every Thursday night through Oct. 13, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science offers an adults-only chance to explore at Thursdays on Tap from 6-10 p.m. Guests ages 21+ can enjoy after-hours access to the Museum, plus a lively outdoor scene to eat, drink and play. Inside, guests get access to all five levels of […]

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