By Josh Ault The entire community is invited to Robert T. Hill’s Movie on the Hill event that is set for March 22. It starts at 6 p.m. and will be located on the field next to the school. “The reason we have Movie on the Hill is to show off our neighborhood school,” said […]
By Nancy Black What’s up (get it?) with the helium shortage? I stopped by a local party store this past week and was shocked to learn they were out of helium. What? How can a party store be out of helium? I had to found out. Turns out, helium is used for a lot more […]
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION By Breyia Grate-Capers The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recognized Southwestern Medical College as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The subject marker designation honors the founding of Southwestern Medical College, now known as UT Southwestern Medical Center, by Southwestern Medical Foundation in 1943, as […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Although St. Patrick’s Day isn’t associated with animals, the holiday celebrates the Christian missionary who allegedly banished snakes from Ireland. According to legend, St. Patrick chased the reptiles into the sea after they began attacking him while he was on a 40-day fast. However, natural historians refute this story, pointing to […]
UNIVERSITY BRIBERY SCANDAL By Patrick Svitek The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texas universities to re-evaluate their admissions processes in the wake of a federal investigation that led to bribery charges against a coach at the University of Texas at Austin. “As far as the University of Texas is concerned — but I […]
Property taxes on small acreages can now be lowered by keeping bees on the property. Texas law allows bees and bee hives to qualify for reducing property taxes similar to livestock or raising hay on plots ranging from five to 20 acres. Dennis Herbert drafted the original legislation for the current bee law that allows […]
By Jennifer Collins Resource Center is excited to kick off THRIVE with a Spring Fling on Friday, March 22. This springtime-themed event will take place at the Center’s community center located at 5750 Cedar Springs Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with free parking on the premises. THRIVE, formerly known as Gray Pride, brings […]
By Chic DiCiccio For the first time in what seems like forever, Marvel Studios has whiffed. Okay, maybe not a whiff, but “Captain Marvel” is the movie equivalent of a lazy fly ball. It’s a movie from a studio that knows failure isn’t possible and, as long as it’s passable, fans aren’t going to revolt. […]
By David Mullen This marks the final season of Major League Baseball at Globe Life Park, previously known as Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Ameriquest Field in Arlington and The Ballpark in Arlington. Through the decades, after opening on April 11, 1994 at a cost of $191 million, the stadium has been home to a few […]
1 pound Brussels sprouts, quartered 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup shredded parmesan 2 ounces diced pancetta 1 pizza crust, uncooked, rolled out and placed on foil Olive oil, salt, pepper Heat oven to 450F. Line a sheet pan with foil. Toss Brussels sprouts with oil and season with salt, […]