By David Mullen In 1993, popular NBA star Charles Barkley was hired for a famous (or infamous) Nike TV commercial where Barkley steadfastly looked into the camera and said, “I am not a role model.” The intention of the commercial has, after nearly three decades, become misremembered. It was meant as a message on parenting […]
June 7 – 4 a.m. 9700 Block, Walnut Hill Ln. (75238) Criminal Mischief: Suspect discharged a fire extinguisher inside store, causing an inconvenience. June 7 – 3 p.m. 2600 Block, Highland Rd. (75228) Animal Cruelty: Dog was possibly left w/ o food or water. June 7 – 11:40 p.m. 3400 Block, St. Francis Ave. (75228) […]
September 15, 1955 – May 11, 2022 According to the journal Scientific American, nearly 13,000 years ago, a fragmentary comet collided with North America, creating a massive impact and leaving in its wake large deposits of nanodiamonds. On September 15, 1955, the Earth was again rattled with the arrival of George Trotter Swanson, born on […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers In the animal kingdom, mothers handle most of the child care responsibilities. However, in about five percent of animal species, fathers help with child rearing. Among monogamous species, that percentage is higher, with both parents sharing childcare responsibilities in 59 percent of those species. In celebration of Father’s Day, let’s examine […]
During this week’s called board meeting, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees formally named Stephanie Elizalde (pictured) as the district’s next superintendent. The vote followed a 21-day state-mandated waiting period after trustees named Elizalde as the lone finalist. Elizalde most recently served as the superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, serving more than 80,000 […]
By Katrina Craycroft Last weekend, DUC astounded at USRowing’s Youth National Championship (Nationals) with its best-ever performance: seven boats finishing in the top 20, and three boats in the top 10. Among the 47 athletes competing were siblings from nearly a dozen families who found their passion and shared success in rowing. Sisters Ellie and […]
The State Fair of Texas is known for its culinary creations, and there’s no better place to see Texans serving up creative concoctions than the State Fair of Texas Cooking Contests. Held during the Fair each year, amateur cooks compete in contests to bring home the coveted blue (or purple) ribbon and bragging rights. With […]
By Julian Bowman Mayor Eric Johnson (pictured at podium) and Dallas Park and Recreation (DPR) leaders unveiled this summer’s Teen All Access Pass. This pass offers free admission in July to great venues for Dallas residents between the ages of 13-17. DPR has teamed up with Amazon and several local partners to offer up to […]
1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 pounds very ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 1/2 cup Prosecco 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup; stir and cook over medium heat just until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. […]