By Dr. Beth Leermakers Wonders of nature are happening in our own backyards. Two bald eagle chicks were born in March at Lake Highlands Park. Their proud parents have been hanging out at White Rock Lake since 2020. Though one eaglet hasn’t been seen since the terrible storms earlier this month, one was rehabilitated by […]
By David Mullen Acclaimed Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho, who is most noted for his 1988 novel “The Alchemist,” wrote: “You are not defeated when you lose. You are defeated when you quit.” That quote aptly assesses the 2023-24 Dallas Mavericks season that ended on June 17. The team lost to a superior Boston Celtics team […]
SMU will celebrate in a big way on Monday, July 1, as the University becomes an official member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). All 18 costumed mascots from ACC member teams will join the revelry, punctuated by a big public party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Happiest Hour, 2616 Olive St. in the Harwood […]
By Rosanne Lewis For Ford Stainback, building is in his blood. A luxury home builder, Stainback is following the tradition of his grandfather and father, both Dallas real estate developers and builders. With his first playhouse for Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses and named for his four-year-old son Cal, Stainback may just be continuing the […]
Cod: Oil, for frying 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 egg 1 1/4 cups lager beer 2 pounds cod fillet, cut into 3-inch pieces Tartar Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill […]
By Juliette Coulter SPARK! Dallas, the innovative educational facility fostering creativity in youth, announced a groundbreaking partnership with arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf. The PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience features 28 area high school artists’ creations. The colorful exhibition is an immersive experience showcasing the students’ creativity through a variety of themed areas imagined, designed […]
By Sydney Manchester The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden kicked off the third annual Pride in Bloom weekend-long event on June 8. The celebration highlighted local LGBTQ+ artisans, entertainers, chefs and small businesses. The festivities began Saturday morning with a welcome reception held in the DeGolyer House. Sabina Carr, Dallas Arboretum president and CEO, David […]
June 4 — 1 p.m. 4900 Block Ross Ave. (75206) Assault with Bodily Injury: A suspect punched the complainant on her right arm, causing a dark bruise there. June 4 — 4:36 p.m. 1600 Block John West Rd. (75228) Possession of Marijuana: An unknown suspect left a leafy green substance in a vacant apartment. June 5 — 1:27 a.m. […]
By Nancy Black The boom of thunder. The screech of warning sirens. The crashing of trees throughout the neighborhood. All of these were horrible aspects of the recent storms in our community. But the worst part for me? I didn’t hear any of it. Some may remember an editorial a few years ago where I […]