Football’s biggest day arrives for local favs

Football’s biggest day arrives for local favs

By David Mullen For the SMU Mustangs and University of Texas Longhorns, their December rally cry should be carpe diem. The two most popular college football programs in Dallas — with apologies to Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU and North Texas alumni and fans — will play two of the most significant games in […]

Cathedral presents orchestra’s Pastorela

Cathedral presents orchestra’s Pastorela

Nativity stories and carols can always be heard again and, this year, the updated Pastorela program of last year finds the Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) in the magnificent Neo Gothic National Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Invited by Rector Jesus Belmontes to present a Catholic Christmas story to parishioners and public alike, […]

Carving up ‘Turkeys of the Year’ in sports

Carving up ‘Turkeys of the Year’ in sports

By David Mullen The Thanksgiving dinner table is about traditions. Families and friends gather together to enjoy a decadent meal that will take 364 days (365 days in a leap year) of YouTube exercise videos to work off. It is the time to wonder how Dad’s rhetoric became so politically charged, to speculate just what […]

Fried Wild Rice with Squash and Kale

Fried Wild Rice with Squash and Kale

1 honeynut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chili oil or sriracha 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch lacinato kale, cut into 1-inch strips 3 cups cooked wild rice 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish Vegetable oil Kosher salt and […]

Foundation raises funds, spirits

Foundation raises funds, spirits

By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) held its 39th Annual Luncheon on November 1 at the Omni Dallas. The luncheon raised nearly $750,000 to continue its important work of advancing the lives of girls, women and their families.  Prior to the luncheon, TXWF donors and grantees gathered for a reception honoring the organization’s 2024 […]

Roasted Endive with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Roasted Endive with Blue Cheese and Pecans

6 heads endive, split lengthwise 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans 1/2 cup crumbled  blue cheese Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.  Place endives cut side up on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and […]

Free Fall series ends on lively note

Free Fall series ends on lively note

By Sean Stroud Trio Glossia performed Nov. 9 at the Bath House Cultural Center to wrap up the Free Fall: Hard Blues and Harmonics Firm Rooted Jazz Series. While past performances have been outdoors, they opted to perform inside in an intimate blackbox-style setup for their final show. “I don’t have adequate words to really […]

Rehabilitation sanctuary gives bobcats chance

Rehabilitation sanctuary gives bobcats chance

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Everything is bigger in Texas. But if you see a super large cat in your neighborhood, it’s probably a bobcat, not a domestic cat. According to Dallas Animal Services, Dallas has a substantial population of bobcats, so sightings are common.  Bobcats (lynx rufus) have buff to brown fur, sometimes with a […]

Mustangs enjoy success despite difficulty

Mustangs enjoy success despite difficulty

By David Mullen When the SMU Mustangs football team officially began their run as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in July 2024, winning college football games was supposed to get a lot more difficult. It’s as if the Mustangs decided to take all of their tough classes at once, having already aced the […]

Journey creates ‘opportunity of lifetime’

Journey creates ‘opportunity of lifetime’

By Andy Morgan Jake Jarrell is that guy who always has a quip, a funny story or a spot-on observation. He’s also got a good singing voice, which is why he found himself last August at the Lichfield Cathedral in England. Jarrell was there with his fellow choristers from the St. John’s Episcopal Church in […]