4 cups leftover cooked rice 1 cup pico de gallo 3 green onions, sliced 1 cup diced cooked meat 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1/2 cup cooked black beans 2 eggs, scrambled Vegetable oil Salt and pepper Cilantro and lime wedges, for serving Add 2 tablespoons oil to large skillet […]
By Becky Mayad Did you know that the three-light traffic light was invented by an African American? Or that laser cataract surgery was invented by a female African American ophthalmologist? And that Richard Bowie Spikes devised the first automatic transmission? Opening this week at the African American Museum, Dallas, the “African-American Pioneers in Science, Technology, […]
By Shaelyn Stone Dallas based White Rock Rowing, home to the most high school level national championship titles in the central region, recently made two major transitions to its coaching staff as it welcomed acclaimed coaches Christopher Leonard and Ann Couwenhoven as the men’s and women’s varsity head coaches, respectively. Since their arrival, the program […]
By David Mullen A modern office building rests inconspicuously off Valley View Lane and State Highway 183 in the shadow of the control towers of DFW Airport. It is the world headquarters of Heritage Auctions, the home base to a first-class collection of sports and historical memorabilia that is the envy of collectors everywhere. In […]
Feb. 15 – 8 a.m. 1900 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s scooter. Feb. 16 – 12:50 p.m. 9600 Block, Skillman St. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect assaulted the complainant while displaying a weapon. Feb. 16 – 5:54 p.m. 2600 Block, […]
By Gordon Shattles Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is providing free transportation to polling locations on the day of the Texas primary elections, Tuesday, March 1. Voters can ride at no charge on all DART buses, trains, the Dallas Streetcar, GoLink, Paratransit Services and the TRE between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. No […]
Spring is coming to life in the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms: Birds in Paradise exhibition. Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” Dallas Blooms is the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. Presented by Veritex Community Bank, Dallas Blooms features larger-than-life peacock topiaries […]
Learn how to produce your own honey and help save the bees by attending the Twelfth Annual (COVID delayed) Central Texas Beekeepers School on Saturday, March 26 at Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees. Provide […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Most of the DFW animal shelters are full now, with strays and owner surrenders coming in daily by droves. If you’ve been thinking about adopting a dog (or cat), this is a great time to save a life. A successful adoption requires more than just going to the shelter and picking […]
By Melissa Grych Investment in new equipment, facilities upgrades, expanded clinical programs and enhanced community engagement are among the highlights of White Rock Medical Center’s impact in the local community in 2021. Published this week and posted online, the medical center’s 2021 Community Impact Report describes key accomplishments of the past year — all achieved […]