Betty Lou Calvert Williams

Betty Lou Calvert Williams

Betty Lou Calvert Williams of Dallas/Mesquite/Houston, passed away peacefully in her room at Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston on May 27, 2019. She was born in November 1927 to George and Maude Calvert in Oklahoma City. Betty is a true Oklahoman. Her father, George Calvert, first arrived in Oklahoma in 1889 as a child […]

Hard to swallow

By Nancy Black It was a really tragic Sunday in March for me. That led to a really bad Monday, which eventually sent me into arterial fibrillation — AFib. It’s a condition that makes your heart race like you’re running a marathon. It’s a common problem among “adults my age.” Boy, I am really getting […]

Murski welcomed as new head of school

Murski welcomed as new head of school

Dallas Academy is honored to announce Elizabeth Murski, M.Ed, LPC as Head of School. Murski (pictured) is Dallas Academy’s eighth head of school in the 54 year history as the original learning difference school in Texas. Since arriving in 2005, Murski has distinguished herself as a respected leader and visionary for the faculty and school. […]

Group putting the park back in Fair Park

Group putting the park back in Fair Park

Fair Park First, the non-profit organization created to oversee the management and stewardship of Fair Park, in partnership with Spectra and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures, has announced that it will offer free community programming each Saturday in June and July, beginning June 8. All programs and activities will take place around Leonhardt Lagoon at historic Fair […]

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 […]