Quick Pickled Okra with Ancho

Quick Pickled Okra with Ancho

1 pound fresh okra 1 ancho chile, seeded and torn into 1-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 2 teaspoons yellow  mustard seeds 2 cups apple cider vinegar  (5 percent acidity) 2 cups water 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Wash 2 quart jars and lids and let air dry. Wash okra […]

Dallas Opera brings love to new season

Dallas Opera brings love to new season

By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera (TDO) kicks off its 2026/2027 Season with a new-to-Dallas production of Gaetano Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” on October 9, at the Winspear Opera House. In Donizetti’s beloved 1832 comic opera, a hopeless romantic swoons for the town’s “it girl,” but she doesn’t even notice him. Along comes a […]

Writer’s Garden luncheon set for 11/10

Writer’s Garden luncheon set for 11/10

By Sharon Adams  One of the most anticipated events of the fall is A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the event benefits the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and the development and maintenance of A Woman’s Garden, the centerpiece garden of the […]

Iconic dinosaur fossils part of Labor Day fun

Iconic dinosaur fossils part of Labor Day fun

This Labor Day weekend, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science invites families, dinosaur enthusiasts and curious explorers to travel back in time for a prehistoric celebration packed with dinosaur-themed fun. Throughout the holiday weekend, guests can enjoy interactive activities, specialty food and beverages and hands-on experiences inspired by some of the most fascinating creatures […]

New exhibit heartfelt tribute to Dallas musicians

New exhibit heartfelt tribute to Dallas musicians

From Bath House Staff Reports The Bath House Cultural Center presents La Guitarrizma!, an exhibition celebrating guitars, guitarists and the enduring cultural impact of stringed instruments. Dallas has long been home to extraordinary guitarists whose talent has enriched the city’s musical identity. From buskers performing on street corners to local and regional bands, and from […]

Texas teams join distinguished group

Texas teams join distinguished group

By Josh Ortega With schools back in full swing, the Associated Press released its preseason Top 25 Poll ranking the top 25 College Football programs heading into the 2026 season, which kicks off this week. Five schools from Texas were ranked across the distinguished group in the poll. Here are the school’s rank and expectations […]

Heirloom Tomatoes with Szechuan Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomatoes with Szechuan Peppercorn Vinaigrette

1 teaspoon whole Szechuan peppercorns 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 3 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced Chopped cilantro, for garnish In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the Szechuan […]

Human emotional cues affect how pets react

Human emotional cues affect how pets react

By Beth Leermakers “Relax. You’re making your foster dog more anxious,” says my dog trainer while we’re introducing two dogs on a leash walk. Relaxing isn’t easy when I’m worried the dog I’m leading will react negatively to the other dog.  Dogs sense when their people are stressed or upset, and they may respond in […]

Every snap counts for rookies during preseason

Every snap counts for rookies during preseason

By Josh Ortega The Dallas Cowboys kicked off the 2026 NFL season with a win during the first week of the preseason. The Cowboys defeated the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks 17-7 Saturday night at Lumen Field in Seattle.  After Dallas capped off the first full week of the NFL preseason with a win, […]

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