Crates are kind, not cruel, for new dogs

Crates are kind, not cruel, for new dogs

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Want to save a life this summer? Foster or adopt a shelter dog or cat. The Dallas, Fort Worth, Mesquite, Arlington and most other North Texas city shelters are full and forced to euthanize healthy, adoptable dogs and cats to make space for incoming animals.  Here’s what you need to know […]

Dallas and Boston find common ground

Dallas and Boston find common ground

By David Mullen What do Dallasites and Bostonians have in common?  Not much really. They don’t look alike, talk alike, eat the same food, drink the same beer, drive the same cars, read the same books or have the same political viewpoints. Dallas is landlocked. Boston is surrounded by water. No one has ever confused […]

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced  4 thyme sprigs, minced  1 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved  1/4 cup sliced basil Olive oil Salt and pepper Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in […]

Supporters honored

Supporters honored

The Friends of the Bath House Cultural Center (FBHCC) had a welcoming reception Saturday, May 20 honoring Pat and Milford Hammerbacher (pictured above, center couple). The Hammerbacher’s art fund has supported many of the programs at the Bath House, including the Family Art Bash, International Children’s Day, Spring Camp and Summer Camp, among others. They […]

Chamber launches passport program

Chamber launches passport program

By Deborah Brown The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) is inviting the Dallas community to embark on a thrilling new adventure this summer with the release of its East Dallas Cocktail Tour Passport, a newly launched program that allows the public to explore the most vibrant cocktail scene in East Dallas. This program, […]

Diagnose, treat bad breath before it’s too late

Diagnose, treat bad breath before it’s too late

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Do you hold your nose and push your dog away when she snuggles up to you? Bad breath (halitosis) isn’t just unpleasant. It can be a sign of an underlying dental or other health problem.  Causes of Canine Bad Breath Dental or gum disease. The most common cause of halitosis in […]

New musical not just for His believers

New musical not just for His believers

By Warren Black From the time we drove up on the gigantic complex with the Broadway Tent at Grandscape in the Colony I was impressed. If you haven’t experienced the grandeur of the explosive growth of The Colony, Texas you are missing out. From the massive Nebraska Furniture Mart, the enormous Ferris Wheel and the […]

Kim Chi and Bacon Fried Rice

Kim Chi and Bacon Fried Rice

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 red onion, diced 3 cups cooked white or brown rice 1 cup kim chi, drained, liquid reserved, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish In a skillet over medium heat cook bacon until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain off […]

Humble Blue an accidental superstar

Humble Blue an accidental superstar

By David Mullen The 1971 Oakland A’s burst onto the baseball scene with flash and panache. They had broken baseball taboos with bright green and gold uniforms and white shoes. The A’s moved to Oakland in 1968 from Kansas City, where they never had  a winning season. They were led by the irascible Charles O. […]

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