By David Mullen Before the 2025 season began, the odds of the New England Patriots playing on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., in Super Bowl LX, were 125 to 1. The Seattle Seahawks, like the Dallas Cowboys, were 60 to 1. The Cowboys missed the playoffs with a 7-9-1 record. […]
This haunting photograph of a lone bike on the icy trails around White Rock Lake was taken by White Rock Lake Weekly reader and Old Lake Highlands resident Shuji Sugawara. Congratulations, Shuji! You just won a $25 gift certificate from a favorite local restaurant. Submit your original photo of the lake or its surroundings to […]
3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, plus more for pan and top of pancake Maple syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar, for serving Heat oven to 425°F. Line baking […]
By Freya Bergren Orchestra of New Spain will present its second Salon concert of the season on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at the home of Preston Hollow arts patrons Richard and Enika Schulze. Tickets are $70 for a wine reception, afternoon tea and valet parking. The elegant modern music room with grand […]
By Beth Leermakers A groundhog shortage isn’t an everyday problem. But with Groundhog Day (February 2) fast approaching, groundhog availability suddenly matters — a lot. While Punxsatawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s famous weather forecaster, usually hogs the headlines (pun intended), New Jersey’s groundhog crisis is stealing the spotlight. Since the death of Milltown Mel in 2021, Milltown, […]
By David Mullen In a vote revealed on January 20, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) have elected power hitting center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones into The National Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF) in Cooperstown, N.Y. They join second baseman Jeff Kent, who was elected in December by the Contemporary Baseball Era […]
1 (2- to 3-pound) boneless leg of lamb roast 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 4 garlic cloves, crushed Salt and pepper On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to score fat cap on lamb. Season with salt and pepper. Place lamb in a mixing bowl or baking […]
By Becky Mayad A world premiere by a Grammy Award-winning composer along with piano soloist Aaron Kurz anchor the Lone Star Wind Orchestra’s 20th Anniversary Season Celebration concert on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in the Dallas Arts District (2301 Flora St., Dallas). The milestone performance marks […]
By Andy Morgan Dallas-area movie lovers can catch two rarely screened silent films and early day cartoons at the upcoming St. John’s Episcopal Church silent film festival. Starting Jan. 18, the features will be accompanied by live, original organ music. Each January since 2018, the East Dallas church has hosted a classic silent movie night. […]
To honor Black History and inspire future changemakers, the Dallas Mavericks are hosting the 2026 Black History Month Art Contest, open now through February 13. North Texas students, grades 8-12, are encouraged to create and digitally submit a visual medium that represents Black History and the growth of representation of Black Culture in the arts […]