By Dr. Beth Leermakers When Nancy Black, whose neighbor has an armadillo family living under their shed, suggested I write about the funny-looking critters, I had no idea how unique and fascinating they are. Sometimes nicknamed “possum on the half-shell,” the nine-banded armadillo is the official state small mammal of Texas. The nine-banded armadillo is […]
The African American Museum, Dallas (AAM, D) kicks off 2024 with an array of activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in January and celebrating Black History Month in February. They include a health and wellness fair, family/community day, musical concerts, an African American heritage bowl competition for local high schoolers, a Black sports […]
By David Mullen After a long and substandard NFL regular season, the 13-game second season begins on Saturday, Jan. 13. The Dallas Cowboys finished as the NFC East Champions thanks to home cooking and an epic Philadelphia Eagles collapse. Dallas, 12-5, appears ready to make a viable run for the NFC Championship and a Super […]
By Mark Landson Every first and third Tuesday, The Wine Therapist in Lakewood hosts Classical Open Mic, a free event, where professional and amateur classical musicians can play anything they desire related to classical music. From violin solos to opera arias to string quartets and horn concertos, musicians of all levels are welcomed to share […]
1 pound beef stew meat 1/2 cup flour 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced thyme 1 teaspoon minced rosemary 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 cup Guinness or other stout beer 3 cups beef stock […]
By Amity Thomas The 16th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show will be held on Monday, Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thompson Dallas. Co-chairing the annual fundraising event benefitting The Stewpot are community leaders Leah Jordan and Eric Swindle, along with Michelle and Rudy Segura. Vaughn and […]
By David Mullens On Park Avenue in New York City, where the National Football League headquarters are located, executives will tell you that business has never been better. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell makes a reported $64 million a year, appeasing 31 multimillionaire and billionaire team bosses and one nonprofit corporation (Green Bay Packers) by bringing […]
1 rack of lamb (about 1 and 1/2 pounds) 1/3 cup horseradish 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced rosemary Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Season lamb generously all over with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together horseradish, mustard and rosemary and spread over […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Is “improve fitness” one of your new year’s resolutions? If so, you’re not alone. It was the second most popular resolution, endorsed by 39 percent of respondents to a recent Forbes Health survey. This year, why not enlist your dog as your walking/running partner? Walking has many benefit for dogs, including […]
By David Mullens The sports world lost some of the most noted professional and amateur athletes, coaches and personalities of the last 100 years in 2023. Gone are arguably pro football’s greatest player and best middle linebacker ever. College basketball said farewell to its most volatile coach. Baseball lost a pair of beloved third basemen, […]