To honor Black History and inspire future changemakers, the Dallas Mavericks present the 2024 Black History Month Art Contest, open now through Feb. 15. Texas students, grades eighth-12, are encouraged to create and submit a visual art medium that interprets the beliefs of past and present black leaders and how they inspired others to unite […]
3 1/4 cups flour. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for topping cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. In a mixing […]
By David Mullen If NFL Football is entertainment, Dallas Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones is — indirectly — involved in the entertainment business. It is a role that Jones embraces. He is an entertainment mogul. He is the James Cameron of professional football. Jones’ productions make lots of money every year. But if […]
Local photographer David McGhee captured this mesmerizing photo of the fog lifting off White Rock Lake after this week’s freezing temperatures. Congratulations, David! You just won a gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your favorite original photograph of the White Rock Lake or its surrounding areas to [email protected]. You could be our next […]
1/2 cup white miso 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved Kosher salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil. In a large bowl, whisk together miso and butter. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer on prepared […]
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 […]