By Dr. Beth Leermakers Animals are good for the mind, body and soul. Studies have shown that spending time with dogs, cats, fish and horses reduces stress and blood pressure. Interacting with animals increases several happiness chemicals, including endorphins (natural painkillers), oxytocin (the love hormone) and serotonin (a mood stabilizer). To take advantage of these […]
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces its springtime programming in A Tasteful Place (ATP) with plenty of cooking and floral demonstrations, gardening talks, events and classes. There are also paid workshops and cooking classes of all kinds for child and parent/caregiver, couples and individuals. In A Tasteful Place, a 3.5-acre potager garden inspired by the […]
The Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Annual Polar Plunge is on February 19 at 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Dream2Walk Foundation. Participants who choose to jump in the cold water donate $10 to the cause. Plungers will receive a goodie bag filled with awesome stuff and three free beers from Deep Ellum Brewery. Raffles, […]
By Katrina Craycroft In the coming weeks, Metroplex high school students will select their courses for the 2022-2023 academic year. Electives allow each student to tailor his or her high school experience, but graduation requires credit in a few key subjects. Language arts, math, social studies and science may reflexively come to mind, but let […]
2 pounds small carrots with tops, trimmed and peeled 2 tablespoons harissa paste 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, mix harissa, sugar, cumin, coriander and 1 tablespoon oil. Add […]
By Carrie Dyer United to Learn (U2L), a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with Dallas ISD elementary schools to accelerate student achievement and grow purposeful leaders, is set to kick off five weekends of its annual Community Campus Day event on February 26. During these five Saturday events, United to Learn will mobilize community volunteers from […]
By David Mullen While Major League Baseball owners and players remain in a lockout that threatens the scheduled opening of the 2022 season, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors on January 25. But like facing a brisk wind, the door slammed shut after just one player was let in, leaving […]
Jan. 25 – 11:53 a.m. 2700 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s pickup truck. Jan. 25 – 9:22 p.m. 4300 Block, Bryan St. (75204) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pulled a gun on the complainant and fired a round, causing the […]