‘Free-living’ may remove stigma of ‘feral’

‘Free-living’ may remove stigma of ‘feral’

By Dr. Beth Leermakers My dogs love to walk down “kitty cat alley,” where my neighbor feeds and cares for several feral cats. The cats, apparently understanding that my leashed dogs are no threat, don’t bother to move when we approach. With the nights getting colder, I worry about the cats being outside in the […]

Raffle proceeds to benefit lake projects

Raffle proceeds to benefit lake projects

White Rock Lake Conservancy is holding its first ever holiday raffle! The community can buy tickets online to win the package of your choice to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Raffle items include a health and wellness package, a private sailing and picnic trip around White Rock Lake and an entertainment package […]

Giving Circle breaks record with $260K gift

Giving Circle breaks record with $260K gift

By Juliette Coulter On November 7, The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation celebrated with its members and supporters and announced that it had given a record $260,000 in funds to 16 nonprofit organizations whose missions support the African American community in North Texas. Grants included the following:  • At Last Inc. — Operational […]

Arts Center prepares for winter blast

Arts Center prepares for winter blast

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 […]

Volunteers create new programs for all

Volunteers create new programs for all

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. […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 46

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 46

Nov. 9 – 6 p.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect threw a brick through the complainant’s window.  Nov. 9 – 9:19 p.m. 9800 Block, Walnut St. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot at a security guard.  Nov. 10 – 10:35 p.m. 9700 Block, Forest Ln. […]

Coach inducted into Hall of Fame

Coach inducted into Hall of Fame

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 […]

Dry-Brined Herbed Turkey

Dry-Brined Herbed Turkey

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 […]

Orchestra to present Mexican Pastorela

Orchestra to present Mexican Pastorela

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 […]