Save lives! Spay, neuter, foster

Save lives! Spay, neuter, foster

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Kitten season is in full swing — and local animal shelters and rescue groups are overwhelmed. In North Texas, kitten season runs from March through October. The breeding cycle for domestic cats is triggered by the onset of warmer weather and longer daylight, so kitten season peaks during the spring and […]

Dallas seeks revenge over rival Oilers

Dallas seeks revenge over rival Oilers

By David Mullen The war with Canada has begun.  And the conflict is not over tariffs or the border. It is over which team will represent the NHL’s Western Conference in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final beginning in early June. Professional and college sports leagues and media often inflate the importance of a game or […]

Partnerships show dedication to inclusion

Partnerships show dedication to inclusion

By Anna Jordan The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the return of its fourth annual Pride in Bloom celebration on Saturday, June 21. Dallas’ only Pride event set in a world-class botanical garden, Pride in Bloom centers LGBTQ+ creatives — where artisans, guests and performers aren’t just seen but celebrated. […]

Miso Brown Butter Pasta

Miso Brown Butter Pasta

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/3 cup white miso  1 cup finely grated parmesan  1 pound capellini, cooked according to package directions, 1/2 cup pasta water reserved Freshly ground black pepper  Sliced green onions, for garnish  In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Continue cooking butter, stirring occasionally, until brown flecks […]

Quick Chicken Pho

Quick Chicken Pho

1 rotisserie chicken 1 white onion, halved 1 teaspoon whole coriander 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick 6 cardamom pods 12 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1-pound fresh rice stick noodles Chopped green onions, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro and basil, for garnish. Sriracha for […]

Meadows showing movies

Meadows showing movies

By Taylor Mayad Powell Lights, camera, ¡acción! Looking for a unique date night or fun way to spend a summer evening? This May, the Meadows Museum, SMU, kicks off the series Spanish Cinema Now+ 2025 in Dallas, offering an exciting selection of contemporary Spanish films in the air-conditioned comfort of the Bob and Jean Smith […]

Moms give up sleep, solitude, serenity for love

Moms give up sleep, solitude, serenity for love

By Dr. Beth Leermakers In the animal kingdom, child rearing typically falls to females — especially among mammals, where male involvement in caregiving is rare. Like human mothers, mammalian moms wear many hats. They are: Milk providers. Lactation and nursing are energy-intensive tasks that continue for years in some species. Orangutan mothers nurse their young […]

Stars overcome injuries, doubts to advance

Stars overcome injuries, doubts to advance

By David Mullen “You have no business being in the playoffs.”  “Burnt toast.”  “Good season, boys. Maybe next year.”  On May 3, with the series tied 3 games to 3, some fans on social media had given up on the Dallas Stars as they fell behind the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 early in the third period […]

Rowing team wins back-to-back titles

Rowing team wins back-to-back titles

By Austin Brooks Dallas United Crew (DUC) is celebrating big after an unforgettable weekend at the USRowing Central Youth Championships, held May 2–4 in Oklahoma City. Proving once again that they’re a force to be reckoned with, DUC walked away as both Central Region and Texas State Champions. The Central Youth Championships isn’t just any […]