Arts Center prepares for winter blast

Arts Center prepares for winter blast

The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced its popular annual event, Reliant Lights Your Holidays, will take place Saturday, Dec. 4. The free event, held on the AT&T Performing Arts Center campus from 5:30-8 p.m., will feature illumination of hundreds of thousands of dazzling LED lights placed on the Center’s iconic venues and trees, a […]

Volunteers create new programs for all

Volunteers create new programs for all

By Lisa W. Miller On December 5, there’s a little-known holiday that deserves a bit more attention and fanfare, especially in today’s environment — it’s National Volunteer Day.    Dallas United Crew (DUC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, started as a high school rowing program nearly 20 years ago and has since grown to six distinct programs. […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 46

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 46

Nov. 9 – 6 p.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect threw a brick through the complainant’s window.  Nov. 9 – 9:19 p.m. 9800 Block, Walnut St. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot at a security guard.  Nov. 10 – 10:35 p.m. 9700 Block, Forest Ln. […]

Coach inducted into Hall of Fame

Coach inducted into Hall of Fame

By Katrina Craycroft The rising sun reflects off the waters of White Rock Lake and into the eyes of Amanda Perry, Head Girls Coach at Dallas United Crew (DUC). The shimmer is broken only by the silhouetted crews awaiting her insight. For Ohio State’s latest Hall of Famer, the reflections are internal too, “I love […]

Dry-Brined Herbed Turkey

Dry-Brined Herbed Turkey

Turkey: 1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey 1 cup coarse kosher salt, or as needed Herb butter: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature  1 cup minced herbs (parsley, thyme, sage) 2 lemons, cut in half 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, chopped into 1-inch […]

Orchestra to present Mexican Pastorela

Orchestra to present Mexican Pastorela

By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its annual Baroque Christmas Concert at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7611 Park Lane, on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. CDC protocols are respected at the church. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.  This year’s Christmas program brings to life a costumed and narrated […]

Holiday exhibit celebrates four decades of helping families

Holiday exhibit celebrates four decades of helping families

By Lindsey Lyons The holiday season officially began on November 13 when the Trains at NorthPark hit the tracks, bringing joy and wonder to thousands of families who visit the exhibit. Since inception, the Trains at NorthPark has raised more than $14 million for Ronald McDonald House Dallas (RMHD) and helped provide a home away […]

Season stuffed with bad birds

Season stuffed with bad birds

By David Mullen The annual Mull it Over “Turkeys of the Year” awards focus on players and organizations that suffered missteps on and off the field. This year, many missteps are missed shots. It’s the stuffing nightmares are made of, and tryptophan is not to blame.  NCAA. After cancelling the 2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament […]

Pets can give thanks with safe people food

Pets can give thanks with safe people food

By Dr. Beth Leermakers On Thanksgiving Day, I’ll be helping serve holiday meals to hundreds of Fort Worth shelter dogs. On the menu: turkey, green beans and pumpkin.   If you’re planning to share your Thanksgiving feast with your pets, proceed with caution. Consuming a high fat meal can trigger pancreatitis in dogs and cats. […]