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 […]

Love series features local filmmaker

Love series features local filmmaker

Dallas Love Field “Lead With Love” podcast goes behind the scenes in the upcoming episode with a moment in the airport’s history when award-winning filmmaker Miles Hargrove talks with aviation historian Bruce Bleakley about setting foot back on United States soil at Love Field Airport with his father, Tom Hargrove, who had been kidnapped by […]

Hillside Insurance rededicates offices

Hillside Insurance rededicates offices

After 20 years as an insurance agent with State Farm, Kelly Harris has relaunched her business as an independent agency, Hillside Insurance Services, and celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting/Happy Hour on Oct. 5. Joined by members of the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Harris and her family cut the ribbon on her new, updated […]

Regatta leaves team fired up for fall

Regatta leaves team fired up for fall

By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew’s (DUC) youth team dominated at the Head of the Oklahoma Regatta, racing against crews from Texas, Utah, Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas down a 4,000-meter-long course in the Oklahoma River. In the fall, rowing returns to grand-prix-style racing, dubbed “head races.” Staggered starts, passing and a race against the clock […]

Just-Need-A-Bite Brownies

Just-Need-A-Bite Brownies

Believe me when I tell you: these brownies pack a wallop. Chocolate cravings don’t stand a chance. 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped  1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar  1/2 cup light brown sugar  6 eggs  2 teaspoons vanilla extract  2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon […]

Annual giving event raises more than $440 million since launching

Annual giving event raises more than $440 million since launching

By Carrie Dyer Communities Foundation of Texas’ (CFT) 13th North Texas Giving Day has wrapped up its annual 18-hour day of giving, raising a record-breaking more than $66 million for 100 percent of the participating nonprofits. This year’s event was bolstered by the event’s inaugural presenting sponsor, Amazon.  “Amazon understands that strengthening our community is […]