By Dr. Beth Leermakers “My Golden Retriever is smarter than your honor student,” boasts a popular bumper sticker. Is that really true? How do we compare human and canine smarts? Psychologists measure human intelligence using Intelligence Quotient (IQ) tests that assess a range of cognitive abilities. Performance on a single test/puzzle/game does NOT indicate IQ, […]
By Karissa Condoianis The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present The 19th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists. On Sunday, August 27, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “BEST TASTE – SAVORY,” “BEST TASTE […]
By Nancy Black Air conditioning repairman Jesse Simmons’ work truck is his livelihood. So, when he got an alert from his security cameras of movement coming from outside his house in the early morning hours of August 3, he grabbed his gun and went out to investigate. “Can I help you?” Jesse Simmons asked twice […]
Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan 1/2 cup olive oil 2 nectarines, thinly sliced 4 heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 4 cups baby arugula 1/4 cup pine nuts In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Parmesan and oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Divide dressing into two bowls. Toss tomatoes and […]
By Pat Robbins Are you ready to take on fostering pets in a new way? Dallas Pets Alive has received grant funding to allow it to trial a new program called “Foster +”. All of the pets are housed by dedicated foster families throughout North Texas. At Dallas Pets Alive, they are finding ways to […]
July 25 — 6:33 a.m. 5500 Block S. Buckner Ave. (75228) Deadly Conduct: Complainant was shot at three times while in vehicle. July 25 — 5 p.m. 5000 Block Ross Ave. (75206) Assault: Female complainant reported unknown suspect punched her and fought her, causing bodily injury, July 26 — 3:37 p.m. 7000 Block Greenville Ave. […]
St. Mark Presbyterian Church welcomes Rev. Dr. Paul M. Burns (pictured) as its new pastor. Rev. Burns began his service at St. Mark on Tuesday, Aug. 1. His first Sunday in the pulpit is Sunday, Aug. 6. St. Mark was a divine idea from the heart of God, carried out through willing and obedient servants […]
Texas students are about to strap on their favorite backpacks filled with supplies and the hope of a new year, and TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe. School zones can be a chaotic place with children possibly dashing in […]
By Kristi Bare Wilkinson Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Dallas families by providing them pathways to self-sufficiency, announces the 37th annual Carlin Morris Back-to-School Drive. There’s nothing like back-to-school season: the anticipation of new classes and teachers, the eagerness to see friends after the long summer break and brand-new […]
LONE STAR DRAGONS By Cristine Kao The first team from Texas to ever compete at the US Dragon Boat Federation Nationals just did the unexpected — it won its first ever Division Championship to earn a berth on the world stage in 2024. Athletes and spectators witnessed something special this past weekend at US Nationals […]