By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain will present a community Epiphany Concert at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, 1809 W David St, in Dallas, based on the repertory of its recent Christmas Concert at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Admission is free; donations may be made to the church. The program incorporates joyful villancicos (carols) […]
By David Mullen As is the tradition of this column at the beginning of a new year, we look back at the personalities who passed away in the previous year but had a profound impact on the sports that they served. Many were pinnacles of their game, including seven baseball Hall of Famers and one […]
By Nancy Black Fifteen. That’s how many people I know who died last year. Remarkably, only one was from COVID-19, the coronavirus, which disrupted all of our lives in the year 2020 and has killed more than 300,000 of our fellow Americans so far. A few of my friends were old, and some might say […]
It’s time to leave 2020 behind and look forward to a new year! To kick off 2021 and encourage people to enjoy the gardens and the outdoors, the Dallas Arboretum is offering $5 general admission beginning January 2 for the entire month. Dave Forehand, Dallas Arboretum’s vice president of gardens, said: “The theme of this […]
Rosa Yabur Holguin (pictured) is combining her teaching talents and her Instagram following to brighten up the holidays for dozens of children in Dallas. Holguin has been a Dallas ISD educator for the last four years and is currently teaching at a Dallas ISD Pre-K Partner Site called For Keep’s Sake Learning Center. “Ms. Holguin […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Lose weight. Exercise more. Save money. Floss more often. Many new year’s resolutions also apply to your pets’ health and well-being. As you’re thinking about the changes you plan to make in 2021, consider adding a few of these pet-related goals to your list. I’m repeating two of the 12 wellness […]
By Jacqui Nickell The Lakehill Warrior football team completed an undefeated season by defeating Allen Academy 42-34 in the TAPPS Six-Man Division II State Championship game Friday afternoon at Midway ISD Panther Stadium in Hewitt, Texas. The Warriors jumped out to a strong start with senior running back Ryan Henry scoring the first touchdown of […]
“She believed in the power of Prayer.” Juanita Smith (Mrs. C.A. Smith) has graduated to Heaven at age 94. Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, came to her bed and she reached out to take his hand on Dec. 15, 2020. He surely said, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” and took her home to […]
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips 3 cups heavy cream, divided 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup finely ground starlight mints (about 30) 1 prepared chocolate cookie pie crust 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups cream until bubbling around the edges. Pour over chocolate and […]