Cherry trees overflowing with lacy blooms

Cherry trees overflowing with lacy blooms

By Terry Lendecker Every spring at the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms floral festival, there’s a miraculous moment when the 150 Japanese cherry trees begin to bloom along with the 5,000 azaleas.  A wave of delicate pink and white cherry blossoms on the cherry trees are now blooming, indicating that springtime is here in Texas. The […]

Lacinato with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Lacinato with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces crimini  mushrooms, sliced  1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced  1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1-pint grape tomatoes, halved  1/2 cup chicken broth 2 bunches lacinato kale, cut into 1-inch ribbons Salt and pepper  In a large skillet, heat oil until hot. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until wilted, […]

Nadel Birthday Benefit features musician Rhett Miller

Nadel Birthday Benefit features musician Rhett Miller

By Juliette Coulter Haynes Boone will present the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit benefiting Grant Halliburton Foundation on Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in The Kessler Theater featuring headliner Rhett Miller (pictured). KXT 91.7 is the media sponsor.  Tickets are on sale and going fast, with standing-room-only tickets remaining. Sponsorships are sold out. Celebrating its […]

She came, she swam, she conquered

She came, she swam, she conquered

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Whenever there is a mention of Dallas ISD greats, don’t forget to include Campbell C. from Woodrow Wilson High School in the conversation. She recently competed at the UIL 5A Swimming State Championship and made history in Dallas ISD, and the state of Texas. Campbell is no […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 10

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 10

February 27 — 2:40 p.m. 9300 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: The arrested person pointed a gun at the complainant and threatened him by saying, “I’ll [expletive deleted] you up.” February 27 — 5 p.m. 11500 Block Pagemill Rd. (75243) Property Theft: The unknown suspect broke the padlock on the gate and then stole […]

Celebration Tree Grove vandalized

Celebration Tree Grove vandalized

By Elizabeth Sullivan For the Love of the Lake, a nonprofit foundation focused on maintaining the beautification of White Rock Lake Park, is reeling from an unfortunate act of vandalism at Celebration Tree Grove that has left the organization in urgent need of financial support. Located at the northeast edge of White Rock Lake Park, […]

Alternative therapies can reduce joint pain

Alternative therapies can reduce joint pain

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Jinny has a touch of arthritis,” said the veterinarian who recently examined my 13-year-old foster dog. I’m not surprised, given her age. Between 20-40 percent of all dogs will suffer from osteoarthritic pain at some point in their lives. Osteoarthritis (OA) impacts dogs of all sizes, breeds and ages — not […]

Friendship with NFL player made lasting impact

Friendship with NFL player made lasting impact

By David Mullen On January 25, 1987, in Pasadena, Calif., the NFL could not have requested better conditions. It was a picture perfect 76 degrees at the Rose Bowl Stadium, as the New York Giants and Denver Broncos lined up for the opening kickoff in Super Bowl XXII.  Neil Diamond had just concluded the National […]