Three Ingredient Mac & Cheese

Three Ingredient Mac & Cheese

1 pound tube pasta (penne, elbows, etc.) 1 can evaporated milk 4 cups shredded cheese  Salt Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook just until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Over medium heat, bring evaporated milk and reserved pasta water just to a boil. Remove […]

‘Dad Bod Burger’ back

‘Dad Bod Burger’ back

Rodeo Goat Ice House celebrates Father’s Day by bringing back The Dad Bod Burger on June 18 and 19. The ultimate Dad Bod Burger returns for this special weekend. An all-natural 44 Farms beef patty topped with a fried macaroni and cheese patty, bacon, Fresno mayo, arugula and pickles is drizzled with Rodeo Goat’s signature […]

Pro golf faces foreign competition

Pro golf faces foreign competition

By David Mullen In 1993, popular NBA star Charles Barkley was hired for a famous (or infamous) Nike TV commercial where Barkley steadfastly looked into the camera and said, “I am not a role model.” The intention of the commercial has, after nearly three decades, become misremembered. It was meant as a message on parenting […]

Crime Watch — June 17 – 23, 2022

Crime Watch — June 17 – 23, 2022

June 7 – 4 a.m. 9700 Block, Walnut Hill  Ln. (75238)  Criminal Mischief: Suspect discharged a fire extinguisher inside store, causing an inconvenience. June 7 – 3 p.m. 2600 Block, Highland Rd. (75228)  Animal Cruelty: Dog was possibly left w/ o food or water. June 7 – 11:40 p.m. 3400 Block, St. Francis Ave. (75228)  […]

George Trotter Swanson

George Trotter Swanson

September 15, 1955 – May 11, 2022 According to the journal Scientific American, nearly 13,000 years ago, a fragmentary comet collided with North America, creating a massive impact and leaving in its wake large deposits of nanodiamonds. On September 15, 1955, the Earth was again rattled with the arrival of George Trotter Swanson, born on […]

Fathers have cooperative breeding strategies

Fathers have cooperative breeding strategies

By Dr. Beth Leermakers In the animal kingdom, mothers handle most of the child care responsibilities. However, in about five percent of animal species, fathers help with child rearing. Among monogamous species, that percentage is higher, with both parents sharing childcare responsibilities in 59 percent of those species. In celebration of Father’s Day, let’s examine […]

Elizalde named district’s new leader

Elizalde named district’s new leader

During this week’s called board meeting, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees formally named Stephanie Elizalde (pictured) as the district’s next superintendent. The vote followed a 21-day state-mandated waiting period after trustees named Elizalde as the lone finalist. Elizalde most recently served as the superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, serving more than 80,000 […]

Sibling rowers help sweep at Nationals

Sibling rowers help sweep at Nationals

By Katrina Craycroft Last weekend, DUC astounded at USRowing’s Youth National Championship (Nationals) with its best-ever performance: seven boats finishing in the top 20, and three boats in the top 10. Among the 47 athletes competing were siblings from nearly a dozen families who found their passion and shared success in rowing.  Sisters Ellie and […]

Red, white and blue ribbons available

Red, white and blue ribbons available

The State Fair of Texas is known for its culinary creations, and there’s no better place to see Texans serving up creative concoctions than the State Fair of Texas Cooking Contests. Held during the Fair each year, amateur cooks compete in contests to bring home the coveted blue (or purple) ribbon and bragging rights. With […]

Dallas makes summer fun for teens

Dallas makes summer fun for teens

By Julian Bowman Mayor Eric Johnson (pictured at podium) and Dallas Park and Recreation (DPR) leaders unveiled this summer’s Teen All Access Pass. This pass offers free admission in July to great venues for Dallas residents between the ages of 13-17. DPR has teamed up with Amazon and several local partners to offer up to […]