By Dr. Beth Leermakers When my lab swims in the pond at the dog park, I look for turtles before I throw her ball. I often see turtles pop under the water when my girl enthusiastically launches herself into the pond. I’m not sure they’d bite her, but I’m not taking any chances. Those brave […]
By David Mullen The Dallas Mavericks are heading out of the All-Star break halfway point of the NBA season right where they want to be. They are quietly getting better and stronger, and NBA teams, pundits and fans have yet to take notice. Forward Luka Doncic leads the NBA in scoring with a 34.2 points […]
By Richard Redig The Vanderbilt to Vickery Association is excited to announce the return of its annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, the largest of its kind in Dallas, on Saturday, March 16. The Block Party runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Lower Greenville between Vanderbilt and Vickery. Guests 21 and older are […]
Cake: 1 1/3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cloves 3 large eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup crushed pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, room […]
By Juliette Coulter VolunteerNow has set its Hearts of Texas Luncheon for April 18 at the Arts District Mansion, with a reception at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon. For 17 years, the centerpiece of this event has been the Lifetime Achievement Award, and this year’s honoree is Randy Bowman, businessman, nonprofit founder […]
Are you ready to RUN THE HIGHLANDS?! The annual 5K and Family Trail Walk is now open for registration. This run is a cornerstone of the Lake Highlands community, where hundreds of residents come out to run and enjoy the post-race carnival featuring tons of family friendly activities, including bounce houses, face painting, rides and […]
Meatballs: 1/2-pound ground beef 1/2-pound Italian sausage 1 small onion, diced 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1 egg 2 tablespoons parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 1/2-teaspoon kosher salt Soup: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 8 cups chicken […]
Audiences will be exhilarated by the varied tango music and tango dance on display in Orchestra of New Spain’s (ONS) annual production at Moody performance Hall on February 23. A change from flamenco, this coming together of the Austin-based Atlas Tango Project (ATP) with their dance collaborators in Denver — Parasol Arts, promotes professional music, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Dogs have owners, cats have staff. She loves me, she loves me not. Does your cat really love you, or does she just think of you as her personal chef and maid? Several research studies have examined whether cats love people like dogs do. Here are a few scientific indications that […]
By David Mullen Only the Apollo 11 Moon Landing coverage, on July 20, 1969, has registered higher TV ratings than the live broadcast of last year’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. In the buildup prior to the game, the matchup was compelling, but not particularly titillating enough to draw additional […]