By Warren Black A grown man who was bullied as a child wouldn’t normally chose to wear a red and white striped spandex leotard in public. But Mighty Mike isn’t a normal man. He’s a strong man. But not just any strong man. He’s the State Fair of Texas’ strong man! And Big Tex has […]
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 1 onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), chopped 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Chopped cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish Rice, for serving Salt and pepper Heat […]
By Martha Tiller David Dike Fine Art hosts the 27th Annual Texas Art Auction on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the gallery in Alpha Plaza. The sale will be a live auction and showcases more than 400 lots of Texas Art ranging from early and traditional to contemporary works. Highlights include works by Julian Onderdonk, Karl […]
By David Mullen The Texas Rangers are playing meaningful baseball in October for the first time in seven years. Not since the 2016 Rangers, led by GM Jon Daniels, managed by Jeff Banister and still playing in the open air Globe Life Park have the Rangers qualified for the MLB playoffs. Preparing for the most […]
September 26 — 9 a.m. 9200 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Assault of the Elderly or Disabled by way of Offensive Contact: The complainant told police that the suspect pushed her in a way that offended her. September 26 — 2 p.m. 5000 Block Greenville Ave. (75206) Criminal Mischief: Complainant reported to police that someone slashed […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA needs more bilingual Spanish-speaking volunteers to serve children who have been victims of abuse or neglect and are living in foster care. Latinos represent 55 percent of the child population in Dallas County and 34 percent of children removed from unsafe homes, but only 13 percent of Dallas CASA volunteers […]
The 16th Annual Golf Classic benefiting Interfaith Family Services was held on Monday, Sept. 18, at The Clubs of Prestonwood. The day began with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Co-chaired by Ben Eakes and Brian Hegi, the charitable event included remarks from an Interfaith Family Services graduate, Natasha Rowe, which provided insight, hope and […]
Samuel Allen Pampel Foundation By Cody Douds In 2016, Tony and Maude Pampel received news that changed the family’s life. At school, their 3-year-old son’s teacher noticed a lump near his right ear and contacted Maude. Following the teacher’s report, the family consulted several physicians, one of which included a family friend, and tried to […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Cats feature prominently in Halloween celebrations — from black cat decorations to Cat Woman and lion costumes. How much do you know about big cats? 1. Which of these cats is not a “big cat”? A. Lion B. Tiger C. Jaguar D. Leopard E. Cheetah 2. Other than their size, what […]