MLB All-Star Game ends in a ‘swing-off’

MLB All-Star Game ends in a ‘swing-off’

By David Mullen In the 95th MLB All-Star Game on July 15, the National League All-Stars defeated the American League All-Stars, 6-6.  Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game is by far the best exhibition among the Big Four professional sports leagues. The NBA All-Star Game is limited to basketball’s best players representing a few of the […]

Pony Express relay race part of annual event

Pony Express relay race part of annual event

Saddle up! Dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up to the 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, Texas 75210). Doors open at 6 p.m., with the Grand Entry Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the competition at 7 p.m. […]

Winning team says: Vive La France!

Winning team says: Vive La France!

By Rachel Rossler Dallas United Crew’s PINK team, an all-breast cancer survivor (BCS) dragon boat racing team, achieved a significant milestone this past weekend, capturing the gold medal at the Stars and Stripes Festival in Oklahoma City, one of the largest summer paddling events in the region. Competing in the 200-meter, 500-meter, and 250-meter flag-catch […]

Artichoke and Pea Pasta Salad

Artichoke and Pea Pasta Salad

12 ounces radiatore or rotini pasta 1 cup fresh green peas Juice and zest of 2 lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained, and chopped 1 cup shaved Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped mint  1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Cook pasta according to package directions. With 1 minute […]

Flea, fi, foe, fum — pests love blood of Englishmen

Flea, fi, foe, fum — pests love blood of Englishmen

By Beth Leermakers Last month, I wrote about the importance of flea preventatives. But what can you do if your house is flea infested? To fight them effectively, it helps to understand how fleas live and reproduce.  Fleas are small (about 1/8 inches long), wingless parasites that feed on animal or human blood. They have […]

Cuban Center hosts second talent search

Cuban Center hosts second talent search

With several standout participants already making strides in the industry, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is hosting a second edition of its Open Model and Talent Call on Saturday, July 12, for models, actors, singers and dancers ages 16 and up. The event is free and open to the public. Check-in begins at 9:45 […]

Lone Ranger represents team at ASG

Lone Ranger represents team at ASG

By David Mullen With summer here, it is time to head to the park with a picnic basket full of July sports nuggets to share with sporting friends. So lay down a blanket, grab some potato salad, slice up the watermelon and hope that a Gatorade bucket of rain stays away for another day.    […]

Greek Panzanella

Greek Panzanella

1/2 ciabatta or baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup olive oil, divided 1/4 cup red wine vinegar  1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 English cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1/2 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400°F. […]

Rangers’ play keeps All-Star voters away

Rangers’ play keeps All-Star voters away

By David Mullen The unofficial halfway point of the MLB season is marked by the arrival of the 2025 All-Star Game. Millions of fans are still voting online and rewarding representatives of a team off to a great start, individual players racking up extraordinary stat lines or simply their favorite players with a starting spot […]

Tomato and Halloumi Farro Salad

Tomato and Halloumi Farro Salad

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces halloumi, sliced into 1/2-inch slices 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 3 large heirloom tomatoes, cored and diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves 8 ounces farro, cooked  according to package  directions, drained and cooled to room temperature Salt and pepper Heat oil […]

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