Volunteers honored for giving back

Volunteers honored for giving back

By Roseanne Lewis Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) gathered to celebrate the annual Champion of Children dinner Oct. 14 at The Rustic. The event annually recognizes those in the community who are standing up for the best interests of children. The event raised more than $300,000 for Dallas CASA, which provides trained community volunteers […]

Is your cat depressed? Look for warning signs

Is your cat depressed? Look for warning signs

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Me-owwww … Your cat may be trying to tell you she’s in emotional pain. Cats are emotional creatures who can become stressed or depressed. Many cat owners don’t recognize the sometimes subtle signs of a sad cat.  What Causes  Depression in Cats? Loss of a family member. Although we often think […]

Shipping woes? Why?

By Nancy Black I’m one of the original Shop Local Saturday consumers. I used to shop every Saturday when I was a child. Why? Because my mother was Bronson the Artist, and she had her portrait studio in Olla Podrida. Olla, what? Olla Podrida. It was THE place to shop in Dallas during the 70s […]

Panther City comes in roaring

Panther City comes in roaring

By David Mullen A new professional team has found a home in Fort Worth but arrives in town unknown. The Panther City Lacrosse Club seems ready to stalk Fort Worth and the surrounding wilds of Tarrant County searching for hungry sports fans.  “We understand that more people than not haven’t seen this,” said Panther City […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 44

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 44

Oct. 26 – 3:24 a.m. 8900 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Burglary of a Business: Three unknown suspects broke into the listed business and stole an ATM machine.  Oct. 26 – Noon 11100 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect struck a pedestrian with her vehicle and fled.  Oct. 27 […]

Married musicians to take concert stage

Married musicians to take concert stage

By Emily Guthrie The theme of the Fine Arts Chamber Player’s (FACP) 2021/2022 season, “Family Reunion,” is in full effect for the next Hallam Family Concert on Saturday, Nov. 13. Husband-and-wife duo Martin and Artina McCain (pictured) will delight the audience with works for piano and bass trombone, celebrating the breadth of American imagination and […]

Local choirs premier new work on All Saints Day

Local choirs premier new work on All Saints Day

By Chris Kelley Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, known as the largest predominantly LGBTQ+ church in the world, will premiere “The Field of Light,” a music piece commissioned in tribute to the Saints known personally and for the millions who have died worldwide during the pandemic. Written by American Composer Z. Randall Stroop, […]

Orchid Giving Circle sets record

Orchid Giving Circle sets record

By Juliette Coulter Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation held a virtual Grantee Celebration on October 22 featuring its members, grantees and supporters. The Giving Circle celebrated its seventh year by distributing a record $247,500 in grants to 20 nonprofit organizations that serve the North Texas Asian community. The group also gave the first-ever […]

Chicken with Cider and Lemon

Chicken with Cider and Lemon

4 chicken thighs 2 onions, cut into 8 wedges each 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges 1/2 cup white wine  1/2 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups apple cider  1 tablespoon whole grain mustard 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper Vegetable oil  Heat oven to 400F.  Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium ovenproof skillet […]