By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has named Amber Slayton as chief operating officer. A Texas native, she brings a passion for gardens and for the City of Dallas and its vibrant cultural community. Slayton has spent more than two decades practicing local government law, most notably establishing and leading an in-house […]
Animal lovers and owners are invited to bring their dogs, cats or any beloved pet to the annual Blessing of the Animals this Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 848 Harter Road in Dallas. The service will be outdoor on the Greenspace along Harter Road. The service is reminder of the […]
By Beth Leermakers Actions speak louder than words. In the animal kingdom, communication often occurs nonverbally. How much do you know about verbal and nonverbal animal communication? Take this quiz to find out —and learn a few interesting facts. 1. Which is NOT a way that animals communicate? A. Dancing B. Pheromones C. Poop D […]
By David Mullen From former NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle to current czar Roger Goodell, the National Football League (NFL) has embraced the concept of team parity. The NFL believes that the basic tenet in achieving parity is a revenue sharing plan and a player salary cap granting — in theory — all teams in any […]
Dallas Fire Rescue Department is proud to partner with the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, to promote National Fire Prevention Week, which is October 6-12. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms […]
By Warren Black Sometimes, people need to just tell it like it is. That’s what Andy and Nina Salinas do. All they need to say is, “Darn Good Corn,” and, judging from the lines that surround their booth every year at the State Fair of Texas, lots of people come running. But good food is […]
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, frozen 1 cup cold buttermilk 1 large egg, beaten Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir together flour, […]
September 17 — 1:30 a.m. 11100 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect damaged the aerial fiber connection to businesses and homes. September 17 — 3 p.m. 3700 Block Ross Ave. (75204) Vehicle Theft: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s 4-door 2017 Chevy Silverado. September 18 — 1 p.m. 7400 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Theft by […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports In one Dallas ISD school, raising your hand in class to request a hall pass is now a thing of the past. At Robert T. Hill Middle School, under the leadership of Principal Candice Ruiz, commitment to innovation has transformed the campus into a safer and more focused learning environment. “You […]