Vol. 16, No. 30 — August 1 – 7, 2025
Summer Tomato Sandwich
1 (12-inch) loaf ciabatta 2 tablespoons plus 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 cups baby arugula 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick Salt and pepper Heat broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Split bread almost all […]
Wilson roams Mexico with lens
By Taylor Mayad Powell The Meadows Museum, SMU, will kick off its much-anticipated 2025–2026 exhibition season with Roaming Mexico: Laura Wilson, opening Sept. 14, and running through Jan. 11, 2026. This personal and visually rich exhibition will feature nearly 90 photographs — most never before published — by the celebrated Texas photographer. While Wilson is […]
Tour features net-zero-energy home
By Kathryn Kent The 19th annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes, an unforgettable weekend of architecture and design presented by eggersmann Kitchens & Home Living, returns Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26. This year’s lineup showcases a dynamic mix of architectural styles where design meets daily life, home sizes and price points, with featured […]
Heroes, Hooves ready to shine
By Taylor Pulfer Saddle up, folks! The State Fair of Texas announced the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2025 State Fair of Texas. Starting on August 8 and running each weekend prior to the Fair, these family-friendly shows are free to the public and will take place in […]
Crime Watch — July 25 – 31, 2025
July 15 — 1 a.m. 11700 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Assault with Bodily Injury: An unknown suspect punched the complainant in the face 15 times. July 15 — 9:30 p.m. 2400 Block Materhorn Dr. (75228) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect threw a rock at the complainant’s vehicle, damaging it. July 16 — 2:40 a.m. 8300 Block Forest […]
Advocacy can drive real change
Dear Editor, I recently began volunteering with The Borgen Project, a nonprofit dedicated to combating global poverty, and I just wanted to share some simple ways our community can get involved. One of the most impactful tools we have is our voice; advocacy can drive real change. We are encouraged to regularly contact our elected […]
Cats survive snake bites better than dogs
By Beth Leermakers Cats and dogs that have been bitten by a snake — venomous or nonvenomous — need to see a veterinarian immediately. Your list of emergency clinics will come in handy if the bite occurs after your vet’s regular hours. Do NOT administer first aid. Studies have found that first aid for snake […]
Group raising funds for new police eBikes
Neighbors are working to raise funds to provide eBikes for the Dallas Police Department officers who patrol the White Rock Lake and the surrounding trails. Each fully equipped eBike costs $5,788 and comes ready for patrol with lights, sirens, a custom police bag, a water bottle cage and a five-year extended warranty. The DPD already […]
As seasons change, baseball remains ‘constant’
By David Mullen Soon the seasons will change. As summer turns to fall, a sports fan’s interest — especially in Dallas — invariably turns to college football, the NFL, basketball and the NHL. Baseball will begin moving toward the back pages of the sports section. Now is not the time to relegate the National Pastime […]