Local resident shares memories of Fair

Local resident shares memories of Fair

White Rock Lake Weekly reader Ann Tucker submitted this vintage photograph of her mother and father at The State Fair of Texas in 1938. She said: “My folks, Wayne and Marie Tucker, are in the front on the right. On the top row is my dad’s brother, Roy, and his wife, Gertrude Tucker. Then their […]

Bread and Butter Coleslaw

Bread and Butter Coleslaw

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup finely diced bread and butter pickles  (or sweet relish)  1/4 cup bread and butter pickle brine  (or dill pickle brine and  1 tablespoon sugar) 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 package (10 ounces)  coleslaw mix Salt and pepper to taste In a medium bowl, whisk together […]

‘Hamilton’ themed learning program full of STEAM

‘Hamilton’ themed learning program full of STEAM

By Teddi Cliett Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM), Dallas Independent School District and a consortium of generous underwriters announced a district-wide STEAM education program themed around the Broadway musical “HAMILTON.” Throughout the course of multiple weeks, 3,400 theater students and teachers from 25 Dallas ISD High Schools will participate in specially created curriculum that relates to […]

Plan for rebuilding the Rangers begins

Plan for rebuilding the Rangers begins

By David Mullen The Texas Rangers finished the 2021 season with the second worst record in the American League. They can thank the O’s — a team that lived up to their nickname in Baltimore — for keeping the Texas out of the AL abyss. It is not like their results were unexpected. This is […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 40

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 40

Sept. 28 – 3:25 p.m. 1700 Block, Barnes Bridge Rd. (75228) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspects shot guns recklessly, striking multiple vehicles and properties.  Sept. 29 – 1:30 a.m. 2300 Block, N. Prairie Ave. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: Unknown suspects pointed guns at the complainant and demanded his property. Sept. […]

Boo Bee

By Nancy Black It’s a silly children’s joke. “How do you scare a bee?” The unknowing subject of said joke responds, “I don’t know. How?” “Boo bee!” the jokester responds, as he or she pokes the other person’s chest. Funny, right? What’s not funny is when you have to take your boo bees to get […]

Are CBD supplements BAD for your PET?

Are CBD supplements BAD for your PET?

By Dr. Beth Leermakers CBD is all the rage in the pet industry. When I mentioned to a dog treat vendor that one of my dogs is very fearful of strangers, the woman immediately recommended CBD treats. My dog, who has been evaluated by a wonderful trainer who specializes in fearful dogs, isn’t anxious. He […]

New schedules help teachers focus on kids

New schedules help teachers focus on kids

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Superheroes — and a few well-dressed supervillains — took over 41 Dallas ISD schools this week. But instead of a battle of good versus evil, these teachers and students are tackling something just as important: unfinished learning. The 41 schools adopted an intersession calendar, which extends the school year to start […]