By Beth Leermakers Ever wonder why bats and spiders dominate Halloween décor? Beyond their eerie looks, these creatures have deep ties to the holiday’s spooky roots. Keep reading to learn why they’re Halloween icons — and discover some fascinating facts that might just earn them your respect (if not your affection). Bats. Bats have been […]
By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera (TDO) presents the Dallas premiere of French composer Francis Poulenc’s “Dialogues of the Carmelites,” opening on November 7 at the Winspear Opera House. The opera tells the gripping true story of the Martyrs of Compiègne, a convent of nuns executed during the French Revolution. More than two centuries later, […]
By Taylor Pulfer It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off this week. In 2023, Big Tex got a brand-new pair of custom Lucchese Bootmaker boots, designed by previous contest winner Jessica Bonilla of Irving, Texas, and now he […]
1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 10-ounce package cole slaw mix In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients except coleslaw until sugar is dissolved. Add coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours, toss again and serve.
By Taylor Pulfer As the Midway lights dim and Big Tex waves his final farewell, the 2025 State Fair of Texas comes to a close — yet the memories made this season continue to shine across the Lone Star State. During its 24-day run, the 2025 State Fair welcomed an estimated two million people through […]
By David Mullen The 2025 World Series begins at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada on Friday, Oct. 24, as the Blue Jays, powered by a first baseman who was born in Montreal, raised in the Dominican Republic and is the son of a Hall of Famer, hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by a baseball […]
By Reeves Eddins Thousands of guests, ghosts and ghouls are expected to fill Klyde Warren Park for Trick-or-Treating in the Park, one of the city’s most popular family Halloween celebrations. Free and open to the public, the fifth annual event takes place Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 10 p.m., and features candy collecting, costume […]
4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons red curry paste 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce Salt and pepper Cilantro, for garnish Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat […]
The White Rock Lake Foundation (WRLF) will host its “Jewel of Dallas” Gala on Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Hall of State at Fair Park. The VIP reception is from 6-6:30 p.m., followed by an evening of food, drinks, music, live and silent auction benefiting White Rock Lake, the Jewel of Dallas. WRLF recently completed […]
By Beth Leermakers October 16 was National Feral Cat Day. Alley Cat Allies created National Feral Cat Day to raise awareness about community cats (also called feral or stray cats), promote Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and empower people who care about cats and kittens to drive change on their behalf. TNR involves humanely trapping community cats, spay/neutering […]