Our pets feel stressed, just like we do

Our pets feel stressed, just like we do

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Please don’t let my new foster dog have separation anxiety,” I pray as I bring home a shelter dog. In my experience, separation anxiety is one of the most challenging canine behavioral issues to manage. One of my foster dogs destroyed three crates and tore up the carpet and door trying […]

Mentorship program proves successful

Mentorship program proves successful

By Harriet P. Gross With the ending of the school year, White Rock Rotary announced the winners of its six Molotsky Scholarships for 2019. They are given annually to graduating seniors at Lake Highlands High School in memory of the late Leonard Molotsky, a club member who served for more than a decade as deputy […]

Quick Strawberry-Black Pepper Jam

Quick Strawberry-Black Pepper Jam

1 1/2 pounds strawberries, hulled and rinsed 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Puree the strawberries until mostly pureed in a food processor. Pour into a saucepan and stir in remaining ingredients.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 25 minutes.  […]

New ways to protect yourself, and home, from scams

New ways to protect yourself, and home, from scams

By Stephan Sardone You hear the reports on local news outlets much too often. Recently, in Tarrant County, a “scam” contractor was sentenced to 47 years in jail for bilking thousands of dollars from unsuspecting clients according to a report on WFAA-TV Channel 8. One person was a victim of a cold call just a […]

Warriors remain team to beat

Warriors remain team to beat

By David Mullen It is time to come clean. I admit that I missed half of my preseason NBA Finals prediction by a mile. Actually, by 432 miles. While I did correctly have the Golden State Warriors representing the Western Conference in the Finals, which began May 30, I thought that the Boston Celtics would […]

Hart Institute prepares for new arrivals

Hart Institute prepares for new arrivals

The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the names of the 12 distinguished professionals (six conductors, three administrators and four American observers) selected to participate in the fifth annual residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera taking place Oct. 27–Nov. 9 in Dallas, Texas: Tiffany Chang (USA); […]

Students benefit from Exchange Club funds

Students benefit from Exchange Club funds

The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands has presented 57 scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Lake Highlands High School. The awards totaled $153,000 and were presented at a club breakfast on May 10. These awards are made on an annual basis and have been given since 1971. To date, more than $2,500,000 in awards have […]