By Beth Leermakers April is Heartworm Awareness month. I recently had a heart-breaking (pun intended) reminder of the devasting impact of heartworm disease. One of my foster dogs who was recently adopted was diagnosed with a grade 5 heart murmur (meaning he’s at high risk for congestive heart failure). When tested, Bosco was very high […]
By Josh Ortega For the second consecutive year, another UConn Husky is coming to North Texas. The Dallas Wings selected former UConn guard Azzi Fudd with the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft Monday night. Fudd, who won an NCAA Women’s National Championship with the Huskies in 2025, now reunites with former teammate […]
More than 40 volunteers came out to White Rock Lake and planted 25 trees in just one hour this past week. Volunteer support helps keep White Rock Lake thriving for generations to come. White Rock Lake Foundation, Dallas Parks and Recreation, SpectraCorp and White Rock East Garden Tour volunteers helped make the day possible. It […]
By Bob Bracken One of Dallas’ most cherished Mother’s Day weekend traditions returns as the 51st Annual Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour takes place Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 10 from noon-6 p.m. New this year the Swiss Avenue Historic District Home Tour is offering a truly […]
4 (5-ounce) filet mignons, room temperature 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon horseradish 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped fine 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 sheets phyllo, cut in half 4 thin slices prosciutto 2 sheets puff […]
By John Wildman The Dallas-based USA Film Festival announces this year’s official selections and special guests for the festival’s 56th edition taking place on April 22-26. Known for its celebration of new and classic films from the United States and abroad, the Festival once again brings master artists and emerging talents to Dallas to present […]
By P. Jason Poehler The fourth annual East Dallas Games (EDG) are almost here, bringing together residents from Dallas’ four oldest historic districts — Junius Heights, Munger Place, Peaks Addition and Swiss Avenue — for a day of friendly competition, community connection and charitable impact. The event is on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-3 […]
By Josh Ortega The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) struggled in its penultimate pair of international friendlies before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. suffered losses to both Belgium and Portugal during last week’s international break at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, although neither match holds weight. They are merely exhibition games and have […]
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 poblanos, seeded and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (13.5-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup […]
By Beth Leermakers The Easter bunny didn’t always hop through American backyards with baskets of candy. German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s brought their tradition of an egg-laying hare called “Osterhase.” The settlers’ children made nests where the hare could leave its colored eggs. Over time, those simple nests evolved into the […]