Take precautions to protect your animals

Take precautions to protect your animals

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Help yourself to a treat. Please do not ring the doorbell. Dogs will bark.” With four dogs who may dash out the door, it’s not safe to open my door to trick-or-treaters, so I leave cookies in bowls on the front porch. Yes, I could put my dogs in the bedroom […]

Dallas county clerk balances hard work, family

Dallas county clerk balances hard work, family

By Judy Babb He’s not as visible as the Dallas mayor; but Dallas County Clerk John Warren gets his share of recognition. One day, his son Garrett, now a senior at Prairie View A&M, called him because he had broken his key. He needed his dad to mail him one. Warren walked to the post […]

Ceremony reflects past, present, future

Ceremony reflects past, present, future

By Rachel Rossler The members of Dallas United Crew’s PINK Dragon Boat team may seem like an unlikely assembly of women. They vary in age from 35-75 with diverse backgrounds, views and affiliations.  Most came to the unique sport with no previous experience and little athletic background. The one defining factor that brought them together […]

Roasted Delicata and Tomatoes

Roasted Delicata and Tomatoes

1 delicata squash, halved, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 pints cherry tomatoes  Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. Line sheet pan with foil or parchment. In a bowl combine squash and oil and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Add tomatoes to […]

Ormand joins prestigious program

Ormand joins prestigious program

By Kimber Westphall Heather E. Ormand, chief executive officer of Nexus Recovery Center, has been selected to be a part of the 48th class of Leadership Dallas. Hosted by the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC), Leadership Dallas is the premier leadership development program in the Dallas Region. Through this program, Heather will work to enhance her […]

One million holiday lights? Yes!

One million holiday lights? Yes!

By Terry Lendecker Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, returns with a garden transformed to get people into the holiday spirit with The Christmas Village, The 12 Days of Christmas and the 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree. These three large scale outdoor displays are perfectly designed for the 66-acre garden and are open to the […]

It’s an ice time to be in Dallas

It’s an ice time to be in Dallas

By David Mullen While the Dallas Cowboys are having unexpected early season success, the pool parties are still awash at the Village, and the fryers remain bubbling at the State Fair of Texas, that unmistakable time of year has arrived for local sports fans. Wipe off the Banana Boat SPF 30 and funnel cake crumbs […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 41

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 41

October 5 – 6 a.m. 4000 Block Live Oak St. (75204)  Suspect stole victim’s vehicle. October 5 – 6:31 a.m. 10300 Block Joaquin Dr. (75228)  Robbery: Unknown suspect caused bodily injury to an elderly person. October 5 – 8:30 a.m. 12600 Block Jupiter Rd. (75238)  Theft: Known suspect snatched phone from complainant’s hands. October 5 […]

Sticky situation

By Nancy Black Is it just my trees, or does everyone have sticky leaves covering their yards right now? My dogs look and feel like they rolled in honey and oats each time they come back inside through their doggy door. And it’s not just one tree’s leaves. All the leaves that have fallen in […]