Please wear a mask!

By Nancy Black Covidiot. There, I wrote it. For all those people out there who are still refusing to wear a mask in public, you’re a Covidiot. For all those who still believe an entire global pandemic is just a political hoax, you’re a Covidiot. For all those who think they can’t have the coronavirus […]

Group offers free emotional wellness help for business owners

Group offers free emotional wellness help for business owners

By Karla Tucker Adams The stories of struggling businesses have become more and more prevalent amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. Every day, there’s a new story about a company going out of business. With the stress of the ever-changing landscape and rules related to COVID-19, trying to manage kids during virtual learning and the demands […]

Prepare for the unexpected vet visit

Prepare for the unexpected vet visit

By Beth Leermakers I spent Saturday night in the parking lot at a 24-hour vet clinic. Fun times! Then, because I was fourth in line for emergency cases without appointments, and the vet was tied up with an emergency surgery that could take hours, I went back on Sunday morning.  My foster dog Gucci, who […]

Warm coats on Prism’s wish list

Warm coats on Prism’s wish list

Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) hosts its annual holiday supply drives to help take the burden off their clients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their children affected by the diagnosis. The Coat and Warmth Drive aims to collect clean, gently worn coats and jackets from now until December 16. The Food and Toy Drive, focusing on […]

By land or lake, it’s time to help

By land or lake, it’s time to help

It’s time for the Second Saturday Clean-Up of White Rock Lake. Sponsored by For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL), a nonprofit group dedicated to keeping our lake clean, the event is on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, strict guidelines will be in place for volunteers wishing to […]

Visitors gifted with season of colors

Visitors gifted with season of colors

DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN White Rock Lake Weekly reader Nancy Ellis enjoyed the outdoor landscaping during this year’s Autumn at the Arboretum and took this great photograph of the views from the garden across the lake. Congratulations, Nancy, and thank you for submitting this beautiful fall photo. You just won a $25 gift certificate […]

Butter Braised Radishes

Butter Braised Radishes

I used icicle radishes, but regular radishes or breakfast radishes are just as delicious cooked this way. Braising mellows the radishes’ bite and brings out their sweetness.  4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 large bunches radishes with greens, radishes rinsed and sliced in half, greens cut off and rinsed Kosher […]

Dagwoods? Prepare to be delighted

Dagwoods? Prepare to be delighted

By Amity Thomas Design District gastropub Meddlesome Moth and Chef Suki Otsuki serve up Thanksgiving Day feasts to enjoy at home as well as a dine-in brunch on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving To-Go Meals include an herb roasted turkey breast, balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, cauliflower gratin with herbed panko topping, sweet potato mash, sage and pork […]

Police host virtual/in-person celebration

Police host virtual/in-person celebration

By Becky Mayad In lieu of a banquet dinner, Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall joins Friends of Dallas Police leaders to present Officer of the Year, Non-Sworn Employee of the Year, Rookie of the Year and other awards during a virtual/in-person “hybrid” celebration honoring those who went above and beyond the call of duty. […]