‘Hobbs & Shaw’ perfect goofy action-comedy for summer

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ perfect goofy action-comedy for summer

By Chic DiCiccio Look, after eight “Fast and Furious” movies, you know what you’re going to get. There’s going to be unapologetic action, one-liners and a teensy tiny bit of story. It’s the ultimate switch-off-your-brain franchise and peak movie escapism.  “Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” is no different. Except it kind of is. […]

FCT brings new flavor to Lakewood

FCT brings new flavor to Lakewood

By Sara Newberry Full Circle Tavern (FCT) has been open in the Cedars neighborhood since 2013 and has become a neighborhood favorite. I have a feeling they’re looking at the same outcome for their new location in Lakewood Village. Occupying the space once home to the beloved Angelo’s (pour a Chianti out for Angelo’s) and, […]

Artists have common thread

Artists have common thread

By Rebecca Aguilar Rarely do you see an art show highlighting work exclusively by Latinas, but walk into the Latino Cultural Center, and you’re surrounded by large paintings, pottery, mixed media and photography. The art being showcased for the next several weeks is part of “Diez Latinas: One Common Thread.”  Opening night on Friday drew […]

Baseball story has Jesus on deck

Baseball story has Jesus on deck

By David Mullen You see it all of time in baseball. A hitter knocks a double into the gap, arrives at second base and points to the heavens. A player scores a run and extends two fingers skyward. Prior to an at bat, many hitters perform the “sign of the cross” before stepping into the […]

Mental health studies help actor relate

Mental health studies help actor relate

By Shari Goldstein Stern When Lake Highlands actress Mindy Bell isn’t appearing in a show, at rehearsal, sharing music and movement with 3-year-olds, working on a master’s degree in mental health counseling, or taking care of her 90-year-old grandmother, she’s getting very little sleep. When she does sleep, though, she dreams about some of the […]

Shishito-Cucumber Salad

Shishito-Cucumber Salad

1 pound shishito peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or coconut vinegar 1/3 cup grapeseed or avocado oil, plus more for the pan 1 seedless cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced 2 avocados, peeled, seeded and diced 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered Salt and pepper Heat oil in a skillet […]

What happened to arena football?

What happened to arena football?

By David Mullen For sports junkies, it is always interesting to peruse the agate type in the back of the sports page. That is the small type that is used to list transactions, horse racing results and standings of the lesser known professional sports leagues. I saw that Major League Soccer (while increasingly popular, still […]

Identifying allergens makes treatments easier

Identifying allergens makes treatments easier

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Did you know that your dog may be allergic to the new puppy you just adopted? Allergies to the dander of other pets aren’t common, but they are possible and worth considering if you can’t identify the source of your pet’s allergies. Your cat or dog is more likely to be […]

Buckley brings ‘Dolly’ back to Texas

Buckley brings ‘Dolly’ back to Texas

By Shari Goldstein Stern Ladies and Gentlemen, Ms. Buckley is back in town. That’s North Texas’ own, home-grown, award-winning actress, Betty Buckley, and she’s looking swell in “Hello, Dolly!” at Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) through July 28. The endearing actress earned a loud, enthusiastic welcome by DSM’s engrossed, opening night audience. She was met with […]