By Dr. Beth Leermakers Cats and dogs have an uncanny knack for getting sick or injured when their veterinary clinic is closed. Throughout the years, I have spent several Sundays, and one memorable Christmas Eve, at a regular (not emergency) vet clinic that is open 24/7/365. Emergency vet clinics are fabulously expensive, often costing thousands […]
By David Mullen With the Dallas Cowboys in total freefall, the Mavericks and Stars seasons off to promising starts and the Texas Rangers adjusting their 2025 roster one year removed from a World Series championship, there was one story out of Dallas that was under the radar. The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings just concluded […]
By Juliette Coulter The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation has awarded $114,000 in grants to 29 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. Since its inception, H100 has given $786,000 across 165 grants. The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas […]
By Becky Mayad Just in time for the holidays, the Lone Star Wind Orchestra (LSWO) will present Unwrap the Joy, a Christmas celebration featuring festive music for the entire family — from carols and classical pieces, to contemporary tunes that have a special way of bringing people together and enhancing the holiday spirit. Under the […]
4 (6-ounce) duck breasts 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons white miso 4 tablespoons honey Heat oven to 400F. Using a sharp knife, cut a crosshatch pattern into the skin on the duck breasts. Season with salt and pepper. Place duck breasts skin side down in a cold skillet and turn heat to medium. Sear […]
Celebrate the joy of the season at Klyde Warren Park’s highly anticipated Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4-7 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites North Texans to come together for an afternoon filled with holiday cheer. Presented by Energy Transfer, the event features live music, holiday-inspired treats from food trucks and activities […]
By David Mullen For the SMU Mustangs and University of Texas Longhorns, their December rally cry should be carpe diem. The two most popular college football programs in Dallas — with apologies to Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU and North Texas alumni and fans — will play two of the most significant games in […]
Nativity stories and carols can always be heard again and, this year, the updated Pastorela program of last year finds the Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) in the magnificent Neo Gothic National Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Invited by Rector Jesus Belmontes to present a Catholic Christmas story to parishioners and public alike, […]
By David Mullen The Thanksgiving dinner table is about traditions. Families and friends gather together to enjoy a decadent meal that will take 364 days (365 days in a leap year) of YouTube exercise videos to work off. It is the time to wonder how Dad’s rhetoric became so politically charged, to speculate just what […]
1 honeynut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chili oil or sriracha 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch lacinato kale, cut into 1-inch strips 3 cups cooked wild rice 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish Vegetable oil Kosher salt and […]