By Dr. Beth Leermakers Why do some animals live longer than others? As I watch my 15-year-old foster dog’s health decline, I find myself wondering — like many pet parents — why our time with dogs is so short. Animal lifespans vary widely. Many mayflies live less than 24 hours in their final winged form, […]
By David Mullen Are the Los Angeles Dodgers the best team money can buy? The Dodgers are the reigning World Champions. They spent wads of money in the offseason to get even better, amassing an estimated $321 million payroll, which is $56 million more than LA spent last season. And now they get to go […]
CORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB By Gail Greenaway Nestled on the shoreline on the east side of White Rock Lake is the Corinthian Sailing Club (CSC). Founded in 1939, the sailing club has provided sailing lessons and hosted sailing races for decades. On many Saturday mornings, visitors at White Rock Lake Park are treated to the sight […]
Filling: 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (12-ounce) tube chorizo Salt and pepper Pie Crust: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice-cold water 1 egg, beaten Heat oven to 400F. […]
North Texans will have the opportunity to celebrate their pup or find a new furry friend at Klyde Warren Park’s Dog Adoption Day on Saturday, March 8 from noon-4 p.m. This free, pet-friendly event invites locals to enjoy a day of shopping, live entertainment and delicious food trucks while meeting adorable, adoptable dogs from local […]
By David Mullen It took 67 days for the Dallas Mavericks to go from a team contending for a second consecutive visit to the NBA Finals to completely unrecognizable. The watershed moment arrived in the first quarter of a 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings on March 4 at the American Airlines Center. Mavs guard […]
2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons oil 12 ounces thick cut bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch strips 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 bunches turnip greens, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips and rinsed 2 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper Pepper sauce, for serving Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking […]
Join the White Rock Lake Conservancy at White Rock Lake on April 3 for the annual Celebration! White Rock event. Participate in 5K/10K run or walk and then stay for the after party with food and drink from local restaurants and breweries. Race registration includes a timed bib, event shirt, sponsor swag and free admission […]
Disney’s “Frozen JR.” is playing at Lakepointe Church – East Dallas on March 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. The spectacular musical is based on the 2013 Disney film and the 2018 Broadway adaptation. The high school cast and crew includes more than 80 students. Families will love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers The bond between children and pets is magical, and caring for a pet strengthens that bond. In addition to teaching children responsibility and empathy, taking care of a cat or dog may provide physical and mental health benefits. Some studies have found that infants and toddlers who grow up with dogs […]