Thai Red Curry Pork Chops

Thai Red Curry Pork Chops

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 […]

Foundation prepares for 2025 Gala

Foundation prepares for 2025 Gala

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 […]

Feral cats get first-class treatment during TNR

Feral cats get first-class treatment during TNR

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 […]

Mavericks stick with Kidd for long haul

Mavericks stick with Kidd for long haul

By David Mullen Among the head coaches of Dallas’s four major sports teams, just one is firmly entrenched. In 2025, the Dallas Cowboys turned to rookie head coach Brian Schottenheimer to provide fresh thinking for a franchise mired in mediocrity. Schottenheimer had the resume. He had been an assistant offensive coach at some capacity for […]

Branzino with Roasted Red Pepper Beurre Blanc

Branzino with Roasted Red Pepper Beurre Blanc

Red Pepper Beurre Blanc: 2 jarred roasted red peppers, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks)  unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pats 8 branzino fillets 2 tablespoons vegetable oil  Minced chives, for garnish  Salt and pepper In a food processor, combine red peppers, garlic and wine. […]

Local artists open studios for annual tour

Local artists open studios for annual tour

By Sharon Shero When the Dallas weather suggests a promise of autumn, the artisans on the White Rock Artists’ Studio Tour are preparing to open their studio doors to art lovers, teachers, students and simply the curious. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11 and 12, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both […]

Dallas Stars’ return led by comeback coach

Dallas Stars’ return led by comeback coach

By David Mullen In his three years as the Dallas Stars head coach, Pete DeBoer amassed 149 regular season wins, averaged 109 points per season and posted a combined winning percentage of .665. That success earned DeBoer a spot in the unemployment line.  DeBoer led Dallas to three consecutive Western Conference Final appearances but lost […]

Visitors can discover ‘hidden gems’ at Fair

Visitors can discover ‘hidden gems’ at Fair

By Warren Black For many people, the State Fair of Texas (Fair) is an annual family tradition. For devoted fairgoers, there are events going on that the average person or family, who may only visit once a year, may be unfamiliar with. Some call them “Hidden Gems.” One of the best Hidden Gems at the […]

Pumpkin Lasagna Soup

Pumpkin Lasagna Soup

1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings if necessary 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 6 ounces oven-ready lasagna noodles, […]

Father Houk to lead blessing of the animals

Father Houk to lead blessing of the animals

By Andy Morgan St. John’s Episcopal Church invites all animal lovers and owners — along with their pets — to the annual Blessing of the Animals this Saturday, Oct. 4, at noon. The church is located at 848 Harter Road. The service is a reminder of the shared compassion for all of God’s creatures and […]