Vol. 13, No. 14 — April 8 – 14, 2022
Queso Mashed Potatoes
4 cups cooked potatoes 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained 1 can green chiles 1 can evaporated milk 1 pound shelf-stable cheese, cut into cubes Kosher salt and pepper In a mixing bowl, mash potatoes until mostly smooth. Stir in tomatoes and chiles. In a saucepan, stir together milk and cheese until cheese […]
Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way
The Dallas Arboretum announced its Easter weekend festivities that include something for everyone in the family to make it a memorable outing. The main garden is full of activities and special events from April 15-17. Guests can also visit the award-winning Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, an eight-acre scientific garden with plenty of hands-on activities […]
DH finds home in NL parks
By David Mullen In 1973, baseball was facing a crisis. Pitching had dominated for seasons, causing run production to go down. Many of the star players were aging, unable to play full time positions. And the smaller market American League teams were struggling not only in run production, but in attendance. In general, baseball had […]
Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 13
March 22 – 2:30 p.m. 10300 Block, Plummer Dr. (75228) Theft of Property: The suspect walked by the complainant’s home and stole a package from his porch. March 23 – 3:40 p.m. 11500 Block, Jupiter Rd. (75218) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant and demanded property from […]
Thank you, Mr. Rogers!
By Nancy Black Betty White, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Fred Rogers. They are a few of my heroes in life. Unfortunately, they are no longer with us. But their legacies live on. They were all kind, caring, talented trailblazers who made the world a better place. Will Smith used to be one of my heroes. […]
Run to benefit J.L. Long finally returns
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 24th Annual Long Run is back. The certified 5K and 1K Family Fun Run and Walk starts and finishes at Willis C. Winters Park (previously known as Randall Park — across the street from Woodrow Wilson High School) located at 100 S. Glasgow Drive in Historic […]
Cancer survivors find strength in teamwork
By Rachel Rossler If you have been around White Rock Lake on a Saturday morning, you may have seen a group of women paddling in unison on a 40-foot-long boat to the rhythmic beat of a drummer who is perched on the bow. Meet Dallas United PINK — the area’s first Breast Cancer Survivors’ Dragon […]
DSM changes name, focuses on community
By Hailey Harrington Dallas Summer Musicals announced this week a new operating name change to Broadway Dallas as well as its 2022-2023 Germania Insurance Broadway Series, in partnership with Broadway Across America (BAA). While the organization’s name is changing, its commitment to bringing the best Broadway productions to Dallas is not. As the premier presenter of touring Broadway in the […]
Garden Center helps locals grow dreams
By Judy Babb Brumley Gardens isn’t like a garden center in a typical big box store. Owner Chris Brumley is proud of that. He lives on his farm in Wills Point — a farm that provides 80 percent of the plants to the garden center. He makes the typically 45-minute to an hour drive to […]