By Dr. Beth Leermakers As Groundhog Day approaches, inquiring minds want to know, “Will Punxsatawney Phil see his shadow, condemning us to six more weeks of winter?” The origins of this peculiar tradition date back to the early days of Christianity in Europe, when the skies on Candlemas Day (February 2) were the key to […]
By David Mullen Since Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan retired in 1993, no Texas Rangers player has been more respected by players and fans than third baseman Adrián Beltré. On January 23, Beltré was elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (HOF) in Cooperstown, […]
By Rachelle Roe The 2023/2024 season continues at The Dallas Opera (TDO), on Friday, Feb. 9 with Richard Strauss’ retelling of the classic Greek tragedy, “Elektra.” Three additional performances take place on February 11 (matinee), 14 and 17, at the Winspear Opera House. The February 17 performance will also be livestreamed. This new-to-Dallas production of […]
To honor Black History and inspire future changemakers, the Dallas Mavericks present the 2024 Black History Month Art Contest, open now through Feb. 15. Texas students, grades eighth-12, are encouraged to create and submit a visual art medium that interprets the beliefs of past and present black leaders and how they inspired others to unite […]
3 1/4 cups flour. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for topping cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. In a mixing […]
By David Mullen If NFL Football is entertainment, Dallas Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones is — indirectly — involved in the entertainment business. It is a role that Jones embraces. He is an entertainment mogul. He is the James Cameron of professional football. Jones’ productions make lots of money every year. But if […]
Local photographer David McGhee captured this mesmerizing photo of the fog lifting off White Rock Lake after this week’s freezing temperatures. Congratulations, David! You just won a gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your favorite original photograph of the White Rock Lake or its surrounding areas to [email protected]. You could be our next […]
1/2 cup white miso 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved Kosher salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil. In a large bowl, whisk together miso and butter. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer on prepared […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers When Nancy Black, whose neighbor has an armadillo family living under their shed, suggested I write about the funny-looking critters, I had no idea how unique and fascinating they are. Sometimes nicknamed “possum on the half-shell,” the nine-banded armadillo is the official state small mammal of Texas. The nine-banded armadillo is […]
The African American Museum, Dallas (AAM, D) kicks off 2024 with an array of activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in January and celebrating Black History Month in February. They include a health and wellness fair, family/community day, musical concerts, an African American heritage bowl competition for local high schoolers, a Black sports […]