Celebrate America’s birthday at Fair Park

Celebrate America’s birthday at Fair Park

By Julian Bowman Fair Park Fourth, presented by Regions Bank, will return to Fair Park on Tuesday, July 4, from 4:30-10 p.m. for another year of community, fun and fireworks. Last year’s Fair Park Fourth celebration was the first since 2019 and welcomed more than 30,000 guests. “Fair Park Fourth is an important event for […]

Chopped Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

Chopped Salad with  Feta Vinaigrette

Salad: 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 seedless cucumber, diced 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 8 ounces crumbled feta 2 tablespoons chopped chives […]

Animal fathers are much like human dads

Animal fathers are much like human dads

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Paternal involvement in child rearing varies by species. Some animal fathers are Mr. Mom. Others “help” with the kids, while the deadbeat dads take a hands-off approach to parenting — or abandon their offspring altogether.  In celebration of Father’s Day, test your knowledge about animal dads.  1. Which bird father cares […]

Early retiree runs toward milestone

Early retiree runs toward milestone

By David Mullen After decades of approaching the bench, Scott Kline approaches a benchmark. Upon turning 50, the Preston Hollow attorney appealed to his fellow attorney wife Michele about leaving the profession and retiring to spend more time with their family. “I wasn’t loving what I was doing as a lawyer anymore, and I kind […]

Local team making waves in Vancouver

Local team making waves in Vancouver

By Rachel Rossler  The serene waters of False Creek in Vancouver, British Columbia will be the setting for the 35th annual Concord Pacific Dragon Boat festival June 23-25. Among the 200 international teams registered to compete, one local organization will stand out against crystal blue waters, donned in their pink jerseys, pink life vests and, […]

Immersive pop-up designed by students now open

Immersive pop-up designed by students now open

By Sylvia Bodell SPARK! PRISMATIC, a pop-up experience built entirely by local public high school students, takes place from now through August 27 at SPARK! located at Southside on Lamar in Dallas. The colorful exhibition showcases students’ one-of-a-kind artwork in an immersive experience with a variety of festooned rooms all done in one single color […]

Broccolini Ricotta Frittata

Broccolini Ricotta Frittata

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced  8 ounces broccolini, cut into 1-inch pieces  9 eggs, beaten  3/4 cup ricotta  1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Salt and pepper Heat oven to 325°F.  In an ovenproof skillet, heat oil until hot. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent. Add broccolini and cook, tossing with the onions […]

Baseball great enshrined in Cooperstown, Hubbard

Baseball great enshrined in Cooperstown, Hubbard

By David Mullen Baseball is a game preserved by memories. Historically, the first baseball game ever played was in Cooperstown, N.Y. in 1839. The ball was a tightly compacted sphere of cloth wrapped with a stitched leather cover. Abner Doubleday, an American Civil War Union general, was credited with originating the game of baseball in […]

Blackberry-Goat Cheese Crostata

Blackberry-Goat Cheese Crostata

8 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup honey 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 prepared pie crust 12 ounces blackberries Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, salt and egg, Stir together until smooth.  Roll out pie crust to 12 inches. […]

Summer lineup begins

Summer lineup begins

With a jam-packed lineup, the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park rolls out an array of exciting happenings this summer. Highlights include the North American debut of a stunning Southern African art exhibition, If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future, the beloved Texas Black Invitational Rodeo, a Father’s Day cookoff, […]

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