Walking your feline like herding cats

Walking your feline like herding cats

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Is your cat getting enough exercise? Regular physical activity is essential to help your kitty maintain a healthy weight and prevent depression, boredom and destructive behavior. A friend’s indoor/outdoor cat recently racked up thousands of dollars in vet bills after being hit by a car. The adventurous cat’s outdoor explorations are […]

Coffee shop has unseen perks for employees

Coffee shop has unseen perks for employees

By Judy Babb Baristas Angela Waltersheid, Hannah Dorsey and Natasha Weir scurry behind the counter and around the comfortable tables at Well Grounded Coffee Community on Garland Road. They beam bright smiles at customers, calling regulars by name. They are efficient at filling orders of both regulars and newcomers who wander in to enjoy the […]

‘Together We Rise’ theme for All-Stars

‘Together We Rise’ theme for All-Stars

By Justin Hensley The mission of After-School All-Stars North Texas (ASASNTX) is to provide comprehensive, cost-free after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life.  Since 2012, ASAS has focused on serving the students with the highest needs. Of the students ASAS serves in Dallas County, 97 percent identify as […]

Mason Jar Blueberry Crisp

Mason Jar Blueberry Crisp

Filling: 4 cups blueberries 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt Topping: 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup melted butter Ice cream, for serving Heat oven to 350F. Place 8 half-pint canning jars in a baking pan.  In a bowl, toss together […]

Analyst wishes for ‘normal’ college football season

Analyst wishes for ‘normal’ college football season

By David Mullen The 2021 college football season promises to be different than recent seasons. It is setting up to be “normal.” And normal is exactly how the powers that be would like it. Lawsuits will be less prevalent among the NCAA, conferences and “student/athletes” as university officials like to call their revenue generators. Players […]

Crime Watch — Vol 12, No. 33

Crime Watch — Vol 12, No. 33

Aug. 10 – 8 a.m. 9800 Block, Smokefeather Ln. (75243) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s garage and stole property.  Aug. 10 – 2 p.m. 4900 Block, Mission Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s vehicle.  Aug. 10 – 10 p.m. 10700 […]

Helpful hints may ease school year jitters

Helpful hints may ease school year jitters

By Judy Babb March 2020 – a month that will go down in infamy. Schools closed, people started working from home, life as we knew it was over. No one knew what would happen next and, to a certain extent, we still don’t — it’s not over. The New York Times said in an Aug. […]