By Dr. Beth Leermakers Doggie Splash Day. Pooch Plunge. Wags and Waves. The dog swimming events start soon, and my water-crazy lab and I are ready! I chose Maisie because she loves to swim and does well at pool parties. I took her to NRH20’s Doggie Beach Bash to be sure before I adopted her. […]
By Judy Babb As the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, school districts across Texas looked at virtual school options for students who wanted to stay virtual for 2021-22. The Texas Education Association was moving ahead with offering virtual school for students and parents who wanted it for their children. All that planning came to screeching halt when […]
By Gordon Shattles Student art from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Student Art Contest is on display at Dallas Love Field Airport through August 31. This year’s theme “Everyday Heroes Ride DART,” gave young artists the chance to salute the hometown heroes that have kept our community going during the pandemic — everyday people […]
1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1 cup baby arugula 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Heat oven […]
July 13 – 11 a.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect fired a handgun at the complainants. July 13 – 1 p.m. 9200 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Theft of Property: The suspect stole three phones from a T-Mobile store. July 13 – 10 p.m. 5300 Block, […]
By Nancy Hong It is time once again for the prestigious Dallas 100 Entrepreneurship Awards. This year’s CEO Reception will be held on the SMU campus on October 21; the formal awards ceremony will take place Thursday, November 18 at the luxurious Omni Hotel, located in downtown Dallas. The Dallas 100 Entrepreneurship Awards, for more […]
By David Mullen In their mission statement to the world, the nonprofit International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the “guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.” Their vision is to “Build a Better World through Sport.” But as the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games officially begin on Friday, July 23, the delta […]
By Taylor Mayad Summer learning loss has been prevalent for decades, but this year the problem is bigger, considering the tumultuous year young people faced with hybrid and remote learning. Science education — a challenging subject to teach, especially remotely — may have suffered the most. To help counter the situation, the Perot Museum of […]
By Karissa Condoianis State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2021 lineup is bursting with flavor […]