Cats are ‘obligate carnivores.’ Who knew?

Cats are ‘obligate carnivores.’ Who knew?

By Beth Leermakers If you’ve ever wondered why your cat turns up her nose at veggies but goes wild for meat, there’s a good reason. Cats aren’t just picky — they’re obligate carnivores with very specific nutritional needs shaped by thousands of years of hunting. Understanding what cats must eat (and what they should never […]

Leagues complicit in surge of sports gambling

Leagues complicit in surge of sports gambling

By David Mullen ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt is the last remaining “SportsCenter” anchor who connects veteran sports viewers to the show’s original style. Each “SportsCenter” was filled with highlights and information, and it was unthinkable to go a day without watching Chris Berman, Dan Patrick, Keith Olberman, Linda Cohn, Kenny Mayne, Stuart Scott and others […]

Small businesses behind Fair’s success

Small businesses behind Fair’s success

By Taylor Pulfer The State Fair of Texas (Fair) announced that the 2026 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2026 commercial exhibits application are now available online. The annual Fair comprises a vast collection of small businesses — more than 90 concessionaires, and nearly 200 exhibitors come together to celebrate all things Texan by […]

S’mores Fudge

S’mores Fudge

Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 16 crackers) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan Fudge: 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows Heat oven to 350° F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and butter […]

Ballet, orchestra join forces

Ballet, orchestra join forces

By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain’s 2025-26 Season offers an exciting and varied representation of music from the baroque to early 20th century. The major production at Moody Performance Hall focuses on dance, with a fully staged double bill of the ballet/operas titled “Pulcinella: Reimagined and El Amor Brujo” with partners Avant Chamber […]

‘Three LIttle Pigs’ to help make opera fun for families

‘Three LIttle Pigs’ to help make opera fun for families

By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera (TDO) announces its Winter and Spring 2026 event lineup from February through May for the greater Dallas and North Texas community. This includes mainstage production operas, “The Little Prince” and “Don Carlo,” free community events, beloved annual and biannual concerts, like the National Vocal Competition, and family programming.  One […]

Keeping bees can lower property taxes

Keeping bees can lower property taxes

By Michael Kelling Texas law allows bees and bee hives to qualify for reducing property taxes on small plots of land. Dennis Herbert drafted the original legislation for the current bee law that allows small acreage landowners to receive their agricultural valuation if they wish by raising bees on their property. Herbert will be at […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 5

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 5

Jan. 26 7:40 a.m. 4900 Block Live Oak St. (75206) Recovered out of Town Vehicle: Suspect stole vehicle from Texarkana and was in possession of four different credit cards with different names on each card. Jan. 26 7 p.m. 4200 Block Swiss Ave. (75204) Criminal Trespass of a Habitation: Suspect broke into an apartment and […]

Chi Omega gives critical funding to nonprofits

Chi Omega gives critical funding to nonprofits

By Anna Clare Payne The 48th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market, held September 24-27, 2025, at Dallas Market Hall, welcomed more than 10,000 shoppers and 245 merchants and proved to be a tremendous success. As a result, the Dallas-area Chi Omega Alumnae was able to distribute a record-breaking $582,200 in critical funding to nine local […]

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