By Dr. Beth Leermakers Why do cats scratch the furniture, and how can you prevent this destructive behavior? Spoiler alert: de-clawing your cat is NOT the right answer. Why Cats Scratch Scratching is a normal behavior for cats, who do it to stretch their muscles and maintain/sharpen their claws (in preparation for hunting). Scratching serves […]
By David Mullen After two last-place finishes and a fourth-place finish in the last three seasons, Texas Rangers’ billionaire owner Ray Davis had seen enough. It’s as if Davis found the ancient reference attributed to Plautus — “You have to spend money to make money” — and applied it to his baseball team. In the […]
By Judy Babb Spot stood next to Susie Beetem, his soft nose checking out her pockets for hidden treats. He also seeks cookies from others within his reach. They jokingly call him a pocket horse because of his audacity in hunting for tender morsels. His big brown eyes reflect White Rock Stable’s grassy pastures and […]
Dallas 24 Hour Club — a nonprofit organization that provides transitional living, support services and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become contributing and self-supporting members of the community — hosted its monthly Steak Night on Saturday, March 4. Held on the first Saturday of each […]
More than 1,500 people are expected at Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas for an Easter Sunday service on April 9 at 10 a.m., making it one of the largest outdoor Easter events in the Dallas area. Pastor Richie Butler and St. Luke Community UMC invite the public to the outdoor celebration that will include […]
By Deborah Brown “Put your tray tables up and fasten your seat belts,” said David Preziosi as he began the program for the sold out Braniff Airways style show and luncheon at the Alexander Mansion on March 11. Attendees “stepped aboard” for a delightful program reminiscing about the history and legacy of Braniff Airways. Before […]
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen roasted corn, thawed 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 3 green onions, sliced 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro Salt and pepper Combine beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno in a mixing bowl. Add […]
By Donna Miller As the first official fundraiser for their landmark trip to Spain, Ida Y Vuelta Flamenco presents a brand-new cast of artists performing in Dallas on Friday, April 7. In an evening of authentic live flamenco, Julia Alcantara will lead a cast of three musicians and more than six dancers in an enthralling […]
By Becky Deo The SPCA of Texas announces a $5 individual registration discount for the 18th annual Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals. The “Lucky Dog” discount (use code LUCKYDOG) runs through 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 17 for the family-friendly event, which will be Saturday, April 15 […]