Team ready for playoffs without Star defenseman

Team ready for playoffs without Star defenseman

By David Mullen As the Dallas Mavericks season appears all but over, the Dallas Cowboys undergo an offseason makeover leading to the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24 and the Texas Rangers are just beginning a lengthy and arduous 162-game regular season, there is still hope for Dallas fans longing for postseason play.   The […]

Teens encouraged to ditch the devices

Teens encouraged to ditch the devices

By Julia Miller Summer at White Rock Lake is part of life around East Dallas. But there’s something special about being on the lake — not just beside it. Rowing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking offer children more than just a way to pass the time. They offer freedom, focus and friendship. And maybe even […]

Hoisin Brussels Sprouts

Hoisin Brussels Sprouts

1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce  2 tablespoons vegetable oil  1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper  1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved  Heat oven to 425F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, whisk together hoisin, soy, oil, […]

Calling all amateur bakers, creatives! The Fair wants you!

Calling all amateur bakers, creatives! The Fair wants you!

By Taylor Pulfer Texans, it is time to showcase local talent and creativity. The 2025 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts and Cooking Contest Guides are now available for download at BigTex.com/CreativeArts.  A time-honored tradition since the Fair began more than 130 years ago, the State Fair’s Creative Arts team holds pre-Fair arts and […]

Crow launches ‘Texas Ties’ series

Crow launches ‘Texas Ties’ series

By Becky Mayad This spring, the Crow Museum of Asian Art will unveil three exciting exhibitions at its downtown Dallas Arts District location, showcasing the dynamic work of international and self-taught artists. Opening April 5, the museum will present Cecilia Chiang: Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Anila Quayyum Agha: Let One Bird Sing, and […]

Rangers look for return to 2023 form

Rangers look for return to 2023 form

By David Mullen In the 2025 baseball season, there may be only one team that can keep the Los Angeles Dodgers from winning their second consecutive World Series. And despite the hope and hype coming from the American League teams in the AL East, it could be the Texas Rangers that gridlock LA’s rush to […]

Cuban Sandwich Egg Rolls

Cuban Sandwich Egg Rolls

1 (3 1/2-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast 2 tablespoons oil, plus more for frying 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with the side of a knife 4 ounces sliced ham, cut into thin strips 1 cup dill pickle relish 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, plus 2 […]

Animal lifespans reflect environmental impact

Animal lifespans reflect environmental impact

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Why do some animals live longer than others? As I watch my 15-year-old foster dog’s health decline, I find myself wondering — like many pet parents — why our time with dogs is so short. Animal lifespans vary widely. Many mayflies live less than 24 hours in their final winged form, […]

Season opens with Dodgers cashing in

Season opens with Dodgers cashing in

By David Mullen Are the Los Angeles Dodgers the best team money can buy?  The Dodgers are the reigning World Champions. They spent wads of money in the offseason to get even better, amassing an estimated $321 million payroll, which is $56 million more than LA spent last season. And now they get to go […]

Shoreline group celebrates 28 years

Shoreline group celebrates 28 years

CORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB By Gail Greenaway Nestled on the shoreline on the east side of White Rock Lake is the Corinthian Sailing Club (CSC). Founded in 1939, the sailing club has provided sailing lessons and hosted sailing races for decades. On many Saturday mornings, visitors at White Rock Lake Park are treated to the sight […]