Author’s sense of community runs deep

Author’s sense of community runs deep

By Judy Babb At 82, one would expect a person to start slowing down. C.W. Smith defies that expectation in every sense. He’s both mentally and physically a man of action.   Smith — known to his friends as Charlie — is a man of many words, not only as the author of 13 books […]

Aguilar inducted into Hall of Fame

Aguilar inducted into Hall of Fame

National Association of Hispanic Journalists  By Simon Pruitt Rebecca Aguilar is a singular talent. After 41 years as a journalist, she’s built an indisputable reputation including seven EMMY Award wins and being elected as the Society of Professional Journalists 105th President, the first of Latina descent and the first woman of color.  On Saturday, August […]

‘Out of Line Concept’ breaks with norms

‘Out of Line Concept’ breaks with norms

By Shari Goldstein Stern You thought you had boarded all the pirate ships around town, with thrilling memories of Nicole Neely’s “Stede Bonnet: a f*****g pirate musical” earlier this year at Theatre Three. Who knew another pirate ship would dock in White Rock, northeast of Theatre Three, during this sweltering summer? A rare band of […]

Roasted Cauliflower with Miso Vinaigrette

Roasted Cauliflower with Miso Vinaigrette

This dressing is also delicious as a salad dressing for a spinach salad and pairs well with roasted salmon.  2 heads cauliflower, cut crosswise into “steaks” 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white miso 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup water Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking […]

New director brings core values to team

New director brings core values to team

By Lisa W. Miller As Dallas United Crew (DUC) approaches the beginning of its 20th anniversary season, it is a perfect time to announce the addition of a new position that will help catapult the program into the next 10 years of sustainable growth. DUC is pleased to welcome Austin Brooks (AJ) to the DUC […]

Get a ‘wiff’ of classic baseball game

Get a ‘wiff’ of classic baseball game

By David Mullen The Pickle Ball craze is everywhere. To the credit of the rapidly growing game, it is simple to play. Just find a tennis court that hasn’t grown up yet, a couple of paddles and a plastic ball with holes in it. While Pickle Ball has become uber trendy, a game featuring a […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 32

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 32

August 2 – 12 a.m. 3800 Block, Ruidosa Ave. (75228)  Property Theft: Unknown suspect stole property from a patio inside a fenced backyard. August 2 – 4:58 a.m. 5100 Block, Ridgedale Ave. (75206)  Vehicle Theft: Unauthorized use of a truck or a bus. A subject occupied a family vehicle. August 2 – 7:16 p.m. 4600 […]

The Twisted Ovary

By Nancy Black It sounds like a heavy metal rock band, right? The Twisted Ovary? But it’s not. It’s what I had this past week. I might as well write about it, since everyone who was in the hospital’s emergency room with me that day knows what was wrong with me, too. They didn’t find […]

Quiz: What’s your cat trying to tell you?

Quiz: What’s your cat trying to tell you?

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Dogs come when they’re called; cats take a message and get back to you later.”                          — Mary Bly Many cats are independent, aloof creatures, so it can be difficult to interpret their behavior and know what they’re thinking and […]