By Dr. Beth Leermakers Horse kisses: the best medicine in the world. Horses are wonderful stress relievers. Brushing a horse’s tail or bathing him (while getting dirty in the process) has always been a calming, grounding experience for me. Horses are also powerful healers for children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional needs. Therapeutic […]
By David Mullens On November 25, announcer Gus Johnson of Fox opened the national college football game of the week broadcast with the type of hyperbole that both he and his network are known for. “I hope you’re ready to watch the biggest game of the season,” Johnson cried. “It’s the world-famous Ohio State Buckeyes […]
Celebrating Black artists, businesses and local music, the annual “Christmas Music Under the Dome and Christmas Marketplace” will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas. The Museum is located at 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, 75210, in historic Fair Park. The holiday extravaganza will offer visitors a variety […]
The White Rock Lake Foundation announced the installation of new trail markers at White Rock Lake Park this past week. The trail markers were funded through a partnership with the Dallas Running Club and installed by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. Eleven new markers (four large signs and seven smaller signs) are being erected […]
BRANCHING OUT By Tamara Aquino The Dallas Park and Recreation Department’s Branching Out reforestation program brings volunteers of all ages together to plant oaks, elms and other tree species at Dallas parks. Through Branching Out, the department is working to increase Dallas’ tree canopy to 37 percent by 2040. More than 40 volunteers recently planted […]
By Natalie Merrill Prior to becoming a successful business owner and respected philanthropist in the Dallas area, Kim Chen had to endure and overcome multiple hardships and obstacles in order to experience the freedom she longed for as a young woman in Vietnam. Only 21 years old and two months pregnant with her first child, […]
From Staff Reports In a remarkable feat of camaraderie and culinary prowess, St. Thomas Aquinas’ Boy Scouts Troop 43 emerged victorious, securing the coveted “Best in Show” Trophy at the annual STA Knights of Columbus Fall Food Festival held this past Saturday. Troop 43 braved “chili” temperatures, as they competed against dozens of “well-seasoned” competitors […]
3 delicata squash, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch slices 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons five-spice powder Kosher salt and black pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, toss squash with oil, then add five-spice and toss again. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread […]