‘A Dog’s Way Home’ requires buying stock in Kleenex
By Chic DiCiccio If you rank around a five on a dog person scale of one to 10, be sure to take a travel sized package of tissues into the theater to see “A Dog’s Way Home.” If you hit an eight, prep for what can best be described as an ugly cry. There isn’t […]
Quick Thai Green Curry Salmon
1 (13.5-ounce) can unshaken unsweetened coconut milk, cream and milk separated 1/3 cup Thai green curry paste 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce 1 tablespoon turbinado or light brown sugar 1 cup water 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 3 Roma or hothouse tomatoes, chopped 4 salmon fillets (about 6 […]
How Texans can get help during shutdown
From KERA News With many federal workers in Texas going without a paycheck as the partial government shutdown continues, local organizations and agencies have put the call out for donations to help employees during this difficult time. The North Texas Food Bank is working to identify and respond to the increased needs of residents. Those […]
Just do it — again!
By Nancy Black I hadn’t done it in a very, very long time. Like, more than 10 years. I know. I know. Nobody HAS to do it. Ever. But it is a great suggestion if you want to avoid stress, so I decided to take action. I finally made a copy of my credit cards. […]
CASA thanks leaders
The North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking presented the Champion of Freedom Award to the Dallas and Fort Worth police departments at Dallas CASA on January 17. The departments were honored for their work combatting human trafficking. Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall and the Dallas Police Department’s High Risk Trafficking Unit, and Fort Worth Police […]
Artists share their ideas on El Corazón
The Bath House Cultural Center is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its El Corazón exhibition. A reception with the artists will kick off the 2019 exhibition on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 7-9 p.m. This popular exhibition is a beloved annual tradition at the Bath House Cultural Center that gives artists an opportunity to create various […]
Hairballs are not always harmless
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Aaaccckkk. If you’re a cat parent, you probably dread hearing that hacking, retching sound your cat makes before she throws up a hairball — usually at 2 am. Although they’re fairly common, hairballs that occur frequently are not normal for a healthy cat. Cats’ digestive systems are built to handle the […]
Students help others experience eclipse
By Devon West It was a dark and chilly Sunday night. Minus a few weak flashlights, the cold, concrete overlook was illuminated by the full supermoon. The lake gave off a dim reflection of the moon. With the help of three Bishop Lynch High School students (Gregory Little, Jackson Reed and Devon West), visitors to […]
Arboretum adding ‘Annie’ to the season
By Juliette Coulter Now that the Dallas Arboretum is preparing for Dallas Blooms, the Southwest’s largest floral festival, many are wondering when spring will arrive in 2019. What better way to find out than to bring in everybody’s favorite meteorologist, the groundhog! The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will host its first Groundhog Day celebration […]