By Dr. Beth Leermakers In early July, I said goodbye to Sparky, my 10-year-old dog whom I adopted in 2011. Sparky was having difficulty walking and standing up, and he was no longer eating well. He wasn’t wagging his tail and just wasn’t happy anymore. I gave him the highest dose of pain meds, but […]
By Karissa Condoianis The 71st Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction kicked off with another record-setting sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning steer was purchased by Big Tex Champion Club led by an anonymous donor, making auction history with their generous bid of $155,000. The preliminary amount raised for Texas youth […]
By Kendall Green The 16th annual Walk from Obesity will take place at City Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 19. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation’s Walk from Obesity is the only national walkathon that brings attention to the disease of obesity by raising awareness in communities all throughout the country. The […]
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 6 garlic cloves, lightly smashed 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup capers, rinsed and patted dry Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 pound dried spaghetti 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons […]
By Gigi Ekstrom For anyone involved in Boy Scouts, the pinnacle of achievement is to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. It requires motivation, perseverance and discipline to earn the many required merit badges and completion of a major community service project. Less than seven percent of eligible Scouts obtain this high honor. Lakehill […]
By Chic DiCiccio Director Todd Phillips has done something incredible with “Joker.” He’s made a movie that’s unbelievably crafted, shot, written and acted … that you absolutely only need to watch once. “Joker” is an incendiary culture bomb that should be praised for its moviemaking brilliance but stop short of lionizing the main character as […]
By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for its annual Teacher of the Year Award. The purpose is to recognize educators who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs that are serving to […]
By Richard Lannen The State Fair of Texas is the mecca of fried foods and a haven for hungry and adventurous eaters alike. With so many choices available and dozens more added every year, it can feel daunting to decide what to eat. Some people try their best to taste every new addition and Big […]
By David Mullen The Dallas Mavericks 2019-20 season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 8 with an exhibition game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City. This will be their first year without Dirk Nowitzki since 1998. While the Mavs build for the future, the NBA, because of offseason trades and free agent signings, has never been more […]