By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew (DUC) sent 37 athletes, hailing from twelve high schools — it’s largest contingent to date — to Cambridge, Mass., on October 24, to race in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR), the largest three-day rowing regatta in the world. On a picturesque day, the Charles River vividly […]
Charles just reached his 150-gallon milestone! WOW! Thank you, Charles, for your dedication to saving lives! He started donating blood in the 1950s, and after he learned about apheresis in the 80s, he’s been donating platelets, too. He’s donated across Texas, from Longview and Tyler to Waco to the DFW area. Between four people in […]
By Judy Babb White Rock Hills Park at 2229 Highland Road will be rocking Saturday, Nov. 6, as the long-needed city park opens to much fanfare after years of the space being an eyesore and worse. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the park will be full of fun, food and performances as it celebrates […]
1 cup vegetable oil 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chile bean paste 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed in 1 teaspoon water Green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional) Heat oil […]
By Rebecca Boatman Many knew the property on Highland Road as the old trailer park. In 2006, the residents were evicted, and the trailers were removed. It was fenced in and put up for sale. These four plus acres are partially in the flood plain and are filled with over one hundred old growth hardwoods […]
By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its second Concert of the 21-22 season with the Tom Lea Project on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Texas Hall of State at Fair Park. Tickets are $45 and include the concert, wine reception and a presentation on Lea’s book “The […]
By Gabriela Pataro As we approach all Hallows Eve with costumes and candy, we see the ever-increasing tradition of the uniquely Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) blossoming every year north of the border. Dia de los Muertos goes back 3000 years to the rituals honoring the dead in Pre-Columbian Meso […]
By David Mullen There is a new sheriff in town. Jason Kidd is back in Dallas, looking to bring order to a deep and talented posse of Maverick shooters. In replacing Rick Carlisle, who was the Dallas head coach from 2008-2021, former Mavericks star point guard Kidd arrives with plans of an up-tempo, selfless offense. […]
By Rosanne Lewis Longtime M Streets resident Lisa Ryan developed powerful advocacy skills while caring for her aging parents in their final years. When she picked up a brochure at Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouses event at NorthPark Center, she wondered if those advocacy skills might translate to working with children. “I am single […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Tis the season for outdoor Halloween decorations. In my neighborhood, that means a lot of spiders crawling up spider webs. Other than looking spooky and creepy, what do spiders have to do with Halloween? Read on for a few interesting facts and legends about spiders and ravens, another common Halloween animal. […]