Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 14

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 14

March 28 — 3 p.m. 7400 Block Fair Oaks Ave. (75231)  Property Theft and Attempted Vehicle Theft: Complainant reported that an unknown suspect broke a window on her vehicle, attempted to steal it, then stole property from inside it. March 28 — 4 p.m. 11200 Block Woodmeadow Pkwy. (75228)  Aggravated Robbery: Complainant said that unknown […]

Cats and dogs and cars, oh, my

By Nancy Black They all knew something unusual was happening when my phone’s alarm clock went off so early on a Saturday morning. They followed my every swift move from the bathroom to the kitchen with confusion and anticipation.  “What is she doing?” they telecommunicated to each other. Once the leashes came out, my three […]

Tennis lovers to unite for great cause

Tennis lovers to unite for great cause

The Magdalen House, a nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles, announced this week that Amanda Dickstein, Sloan Looney Dix and Kate Looney Walters (pictured) will serve as co-chairs at this year’s annual Game, Set, Match tennis event. The annual fundraiser is […]

Hop aside, Easter Bunny. You’re not alone

Hop aside, Easter Bunny. You’re not alone

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Bunnies deliver Easter eggs and other treats to children in most — but not all — parts of the world. Let’s take a look at a few other animals that deliver eggs and star in Easter traditions/celebrations.  Easter Fox. Until 50 years ago, the Easter Fox (aka Osterfuchs) was Germany’s Easter […]

Thankless taunt transcended team triumph

Thankless taunt transcended team triumph

By David Mullen On March 31 through April 2, Dallas and American Airlines Center hosted the most significant three days in NCAA women’s basketball tournament history. The four most fascinating teams in Division I women’s basketball came to town to put on a show.  The stage was set, and the stakes were high. The games […]

Local students race in iconic Husky Open

Local students race in iconic Husky Open

By Katrina Craycroft For the first time in program history, on March 25, select crews of Dallas United Crew (DUC) raced in the 2023 Husky Open, trying their speed on the course made famous in author Daniel Brown’s best-seller, “Boys in the Boat.” The course is home to University of Washington’s (UW) storied men’s and […]

Mural connects communities to art

Mural connects communities to art

Artists, including Juliette Fowler residents and staff as well as individuals from Arlington and San Antonio, gathered on Wednesday, March 29 at Juliette Fowler Communities in East Dallas for the unveiling of the 2023 Southwest Region Mural, a project of Mural Mosaics Global Roots Project, “America Connects.” The mural, now on display for the community […]

Players deliver hopeful messages about mental health

Players deliver hopeful messages about mental health

By Juliette Coulter Sharing stories about personal issues is tough, yet two NFL football greats, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Solomon Thomas of the New York Jets (both pictured), who are tough on the gridiron, told their stories at Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 14th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon. The fundraising luncheon, held […]

Red Pepper Pesto Pasta

Red Pepper Pesto Pasta

1 jar roasted red peppers, drained 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 1/4 cup packed basil leaves, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup packed mint leaves 1//4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Juice from 1/2 lemon Salt and freshly ground black […]

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