By land or lake, FTLOTL needs volunteers!

By land or lake, FTLOTL needs volunteers!

The For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) office will be open Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. to provide supplies for the Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up event. The offices are located at 1152 N. Buckner Blvd. Suite #123 in Dallas. This is a drive-thru event. Volunteers will put the supplies needed in either the […]

Heart & Sole run benefits recovery

Heart & Sole run benefits recovery

Attorneys Serving the Community (ASC) is hosting their 13th annual ASC Heart & Sole 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Fun Run benefits Nexus Recovery Center and their mission to serve as a community of hope and sobriety for all women and their families who strive to live healthy, resilient lives. […]

Parliament of Fowls leads to love in the air

Parliament of Fowls leads to love in the air

By Dr. Beth Leermakers How did Valentine’s Day — a religious celebration of the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr — turn into a romantic holiday? Lovebirds get the credit — or the blame, depending on how you feel about the Hallmark holiday.  The love connection dates back to Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th century English […]

America watches big game for many reasons

America watches big game for many reasons

By David Mullen There is a big game scheduled on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. It is possible that many Americans don’t even know the specifics of the game. But they know that they must stock up on beer, […]

Artists present works from the heart

Artists present works from the heart

From Staff Reports Art enthusiasts packed into the opening night reception this past weekend for the 28th annual El Corazón exhibition at the Bath House Cultural Center. The show is a well-regarded tradition that encourages local and regional visual artists to create unique interpretations of the human heart. This passionate and eclectic exhibition, curated by […]

NFL players to speak at Beacon of Hope event

NFL players to speak at Beacon of Hope event

By Juliette Coulter NFL football greats Dak Prescott (pictured), of the Dallas Cowboys, and Solomon Thomas, of the New York Jets, will be the featured speakers for Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Tuesday, March 7 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Both young men are on a mission to raise awareness about […]

Pork Chops with Mustard-Horseradish Cream Sauce

Pork Chops with Mustard-Horseradish Cream Sauce

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream  1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard  1 tablespoon horseradish  Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 5 — February 3 – 9, 2023

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 5 — February 3 – 9, 2023

January 24 —  5:50 a.m. 2600 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204)  Property Theft: Unknown suspect stole property from an unlocked locker. January 24 —  12 a.m. 11100 Block Manorview Cir. (75228)  Electronic Access Interference: Unknown suspects interfered with complainant’s access to her computer. January 25 —  8:30 a.m. 10000 Block Garland Rd. (75218)  Robbery of […]

Iconic film comes to life in Music Hall show

Iconic film comes to life in Music Hall show

By Shari Goldstein Stern In March of 1990, actress Julia Roberts became “America’s Sweetheart” when she starred as Vivian Ward opposite her swoon-worthy co-star Richard Gere as Edward Lewis in a multiple award-winning film, “Pretty Woman.” Roberts was exalted to a Hollywood icon, and her career has been filled with many memorable roles in her […]