By David Mullen As the sports world turns the calendar page to 2026, we present our annual reflection on the sports stars, administrators and personalities lost in 2025. Locally, former Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks died at 79. The Stars won the 1999 Stanley Cup championship while Hicks was owner. Marshawn Kneeland, […]
1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground lamb 1 medium onion, grated on a box grater 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Garnishes: tahini, sumac, sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, pickles Heat oven to 400° F. Cut […]
By Amity Thomas The Stewpot’s 18th annual Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show, presented by H-E-B/Central Market, returns to Thompson Dallas on Monday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Co-chairing the annual fundraising event hosted by The Stewpot Alliance are community leaders Cory and Shane Bowen, along with Ashley and Danny Ellis. Dale […]
By Becky Mayad Following its premiere at Fundación MAPFRE in Madrid, Raimundo de Madrazo will make its U.S. debut at the Meadows Museum, SMU, where it will be on view February 22–June 21. The exhibition — the first retrospective dedicated to the artist — traces Madrazo’s international career as he became one of the most […]
By Trevor Svajda I don’t remember the first time I picked up a tennis racquet, but I’ve seen enough old family videos to know it happened early. I was two, trying to copy my older brother in our backyard in San Diego. He was five or six, already bouncing between baseball and tennis, and I […]
By Jon White The community is cordially invited to a Community Open House and Celebration in the nave of St. Matthew’s Cathedral on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m., showcasing three monumental and magnificent crèche scenes illustrating the Annunciation, Nativity and Epiphany, created by Tommy Bourgeois. The celebration will be accompanied by harp and cello […]
Cinnamon sugar: 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 egg 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 (8-ounce) tubes crescent rolls Heat oven to 350F. In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and 1/3 cup sugar. […]
Start the New Year with a laugh at “Backdoor Comedy’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash with Paul Varghese & Friends,” Wednesday, Dec. 31. The club’s annual comedy event, now it it’s 19th year, has become a DFW tradition and is still the hot ticket for North Texas New Year’s Eve celebrations. The Backdoor will present […]
By Beth Leermakers When we think of Christmas animals, reindeer usually lead the way. But around the world, the holiday menagerie looks different. In Australia — where Christmas arrives in the heat of summer — kangaroos replace Rudolph as Santa’s helpers, while in other countries horses, cats and goats play starring roles in festive traditions. […]
By David Mullen The 2025 NFL season will be remembered for the changing of the guard. And the quarterback. And the coach. After seasons of relative predictability, at this point in the season, the NFL playoff picture has rarely been this erratic. Before the season, it was safe to assume that the usual suspects in […]