By Dr. Beth Leermakers As Groundhog Day approaches, inquiring minds want to know, “Will Punxsatawney Phil see his shadow, condemning us to six more weeks of winter?” The origins of this peculiar tradition date back to the early days of Christianity in Europe, when the skies on Candlemas Day (February 2) were the key to […]
By David Mullen Since Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan retired in 1993, no Texas Rangers player has been more respected by players and fans than third baseman Adrián Beltré. On January 23, Beltré was elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (HOF) in Cooperstown, […]
From Staff Reports Dallas ISD, in partnership with Intuit, a financial software company, unveiled a student designed and operated food truck, a first-of-its-kind program in Texas. “Students in multiple career pathways will gain hands-on learning experience as they develop and apply technical, financial and entrepreneurship skills,” Oswaldo Alvarenga, deputy chief of Dallas ISD Strategic Initiatives, […]
January 9 — 1:14 p.m. 9000 Block Vantage Point Dr. (75243) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect recklessly shot off a weapon, causing damage to a vehicle. January 9 — 6:50 p.m. 2500 Block Gus Thomasson Rd. (75228) Property Theft: An unknown suspect jumped over the counter and stole complainant’s property. January […]
By Rachelle Roe The 2023/2024 season continues at The Dallas Opera (TDO), on Friday, Feb. 9 with Richard Strauss’ retelling of the classic Greek tragedy, “Elektra.” Three additional performances take place on February 11 (matinee), 14 and 17, at the Winspear Opera House. The February 17 performance will also be livestreamed. This new-to-Dallas production of […]
Dallas ISD is proud to announce that Aiden B., a fourth-grade student from Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy, won first place in the annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition, which celebrated the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Aiden delivered an empowering message envisioning how Dr. King might […]
To honor Black History and inspire future changemakers, the Dallas Mavericks present the 2024 Black History Month Art Contest, open now through Feb. 15. Texas students, grades eighth-12, are encouraged to create and submit a visual art medium that interprets the beliefs of past and present black leaders and how they inspired others to unite […]
3 1/4 cups flour. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for topping cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. In a mixing […]