Vol. 15, No. 13 — March 29 – April 4, 2024
Buying subs saves lives
By Sharon Adams Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) is joining forces with 70 Jersey Mike’s Subs in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex for the 14th annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign to support local charities. During the month of March, customers can make a donation to Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer at participating Jersey […]
Fusillli with Pea Pesto
2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup mint leaves 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pound fusilli pasta, cooked al dente Lemon zest, for garnish Salt In the bowl of a food processor, combine peas, mint, pine nuts and Parmesan. Process until […]
Mother’s Day brunch helps Nexus
By Britt Carmen Nexus Recovery Center, a nonprofit that provides family-centered treatment to transform the lives of women and children impacted by substance use disorders (SUD), has selected Rachel Stacy (pictured above) to be the Chair of their 2024 Mothers’ Brunch & Bazaar. Now in its third year, the Auxiliary of Nexus’ premiere fundraiser will […]
Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 12
March 12 — 5 p.m. 5800 Block Sandhurst Ln. (75206) Unlawful Installation of a Tracking Device: The complainant reported to police that the suspect attached a tracking device to her car without permission to do so. March 12 — 9:47 p.m. 6600 Block Shady Brook Ln. (75206) Traffic Violation: The arrested persons were caught spectating at a reckless driving […]
What happens when the light goes out?
SOLAR ECLIPSE By Pat Sanchez Early next month, on April 8, a select group of Texans and other lucky earthlings standing outside on a 115-mile-wide strip of real estate stretching from Mexico up through the United States and into Canada will witness Mother Nature’s most magnificent magic trick — a total solar eclipse. Stay safe […]
Springtime means slithering creatures emerge
By Dr. Beth Leermakers My dog was bitten by a snake 15 years ago, and I still remember the scary experience vividly. Snowie was digging under the house, clearly in pursuit of a critter. Suddenly he yelped, ran inside, and hid under the bed. His face swelled up within minutes, and Snowie was so uncomfortable […]
Sewage closes lake!
Dallas Park and Recreation officials are suspending water-related activities at White Rock Lake Park. This decision comes as the City of Plano experiences a sanitary sewage overflow that has affected White Rock Creek and White Rock Lake. To protect public health, park officials advise residents and park visitors not to fish or enter the water […]
Baseball season begins while America sleeps
By David Mullen While you were sleeping, you may have missed that the 2024 MLB baseball season is officially underway. The Los Angeles Dodgers faced the San Diego Padres in Seoul, South Korea on March 20 and March 21 at 5 a.m. CDT. There was no need to set an alarm as 2,428 regular season […]
Serious daffodil lovers unite at Arboretum
This past weekend the Texas Daffodil Society and Designers with Flair Study Club hosted the annual American Daffodil Society Flower Show in Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The horticulture section had 19 different divisions ranging from standard, historic and miniature daffodils. In addition to highlighting daffodil growers, the show also featured […]