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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]