By David Mullen For most television outlets, the price of broadcasting rights for professional sports became cost prohibitive. That created an inventory of cultural competitions, dating back to shows like ABC’s “Battle of the Network Stars” or CBS’s “Survivor.” At any given time on the channels of ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network and regional […]
By Nancy George It’s hidden history for most people that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at SMU March 17, 1966, at the invitation of the Student Senate. His remarks transfixed the standing-room only audience of SMU students, faculty and staff and changed the lives of students who had the opportunity to meet him. Fifty-seven […]
Cake layer: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup hot water Truffle layer: 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/4 cups […]
January 31 — 3:45 a.m. 7500 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Burglary with Forced Entry: Suspects broke in through front of building, attempting to steal an ATM. January 31 — 5:30 p.m. 2600 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: Suspect shot at complainant with a pellet gun. February 1 — 1:05 […]
By Jane Brust Robert Allen has assumed the role of chief executive officer for Pipeline Health System, LLC, as the company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. Allen brings more than three decades of executive-level experience in the healthcare industry to the CEO role. His experience includes roles at stand-alone facilities in both for-profit […]
The For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) office will be open Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. to provide supplies for the Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up event. The offices are located at 1152 N. Buckner Blvd. Suite #123 in Dallas. This is a drive-thru event. Volunteers will put the supplies needed in either the […]
Attorneys Serving the Community (ASC) is hosting their 13th annual ASC Heart & Sole 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Fun Run benefits Nexus Recovery Center and their mission to serve as a community of hope and sobriety for all women and their families who strive to live healthy, resilient lives. […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers How did Valentine’s Day — a religious celebration of the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr — turn into a romantic holiday? Lovebirds get the credit — or the blame, depending on how you feel about the Hallmark holiday. The love connection dates back to Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th century English […]
By David Mullen There is a big game scheduled on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. It is possible that many Americans don’t even know the specifics of the game. But they know that they must stock up on beer, […]