DUC = Varsity letters for hard workers

DUC = Varsity letters for hard workers

By Katrina Craycroft Earning a high school varsity letter is a point of pride for generations of athletes. Now, thanks to Dallas United Crew (DUC) and its partner schools, rowers from four local high schools will share in the tradition and spirit of wearing their schools’ colors. Rowers from Bishop Lynch High School, Highland Park […]

Closure expected to take four weeks

Closure expected to take four weeks

White Rock Lake Dog Park will close March 29 for turf upgrades and other maintenance. City officials say closing the park for four weeks will give the new grass time to get established. The newly renovated White Rock Lake Dog Park is a 3-acre “off-leash” dog park located on the northwest side of White Rock […]

‘No Place Like Home’ event set to raise funds

‘No Place Like Home’ event set to raise funds

By Kimber Westphall On Thursday, April 29 at Klyde Warren Park, Dallasites and many of Dallas’ most influential leaders will come together for an evening to raise funds and awareness for Austin Street Center, at the sixth annual No Place Like Home event. As one of Austin Street Center’s signature (and most celebrated and anticipated) […]

Bunnies bond but not with babies

Bunnies bond but not with babies

By Dr. Beth Leermakers If your child is begging you for a baby bunny, you’re not alone. Rabbit sales pick up around Easter. Unfortunately, many of those adorable baby bunnies wind up being surrendered to animal shelters — or turned loose outside — a few weeks later. Misconceptions about rabbits, as well as their initial […]

Three little words

By Nancy Black Benign brain tumor.  Say what? “You have a benign brain tumor,” my Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor repeated to me. “It’s called an acoustic neuroma,” she added. Flash back to 2017 when I first noticed hearing loss in my right ear. My primary care doctor suggested a hearing test, which I […]

Crime Watch — March 26 – April 1, 2021

Crime Watch — March 26 – April 1, 2021

March 16 – 1:40 p.m. 6300 Block, Llano Ave. (75214) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: Unknown suspects stole the complainant’s gun and gym bag out of his vehicle.  March 16 – 9 p.m. 2100 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect broke into the complainant’s home and stole property.  March 17 […]

Rangers chosen for cellar

Rangers chosen for cellar

By David Mullen The long 162-game baseball season is about to begin after a short baseball season of 60 games in 2020. In comparing last year to the upcoming season, all bets are off. Unless you are high on the Texas Rangers going to the World Series this season. Optimistic Rangers fans can head to […]

Artist offers microgrants to single artist mothers

Artist offers microgrants to single artist mothers

By Mia Estrada/KERA News Dallas-based performance artist Christian Cruz is continuing a second round of the “Artist Mama Fund,” which awards micro-grants to single-artist mothers.  Cruz, a mom herself, often addresses her Tejana identity and breastfeeding in her work. She was raised by a single mother and wants to be a service to her community, […]

Banana Bread Foster

Banana Bread Foster

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed To flambé, optional  (per 4 slices):  2 tablespoons butter 2 […]