Reunion tour brings global talents to town

Reunion tour brings global talents to town

By Taylor Mayad Flying acrobats, stunts that defy the laws of physics, colorful costumes, fire breathers, stilt dancers and the ultimate pageantry and flare. Celebrating 30 years under the big top, UniverSoul Circus returns to Dallas with its show-stopping cultural extravaganza July 25-Aug. 11 at Red Bird Mall (3662 Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, Texas 75237). […]

Thai-style watermelon salad

Thai-style watermelon salad

Juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1 jalapeño seeded and diced 1 shallot, thinly sliced 4 cups diced seedless watermelon 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped  In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and honey. Stir in jalapeño and shallots, then add watermelon […]

No one played baseball like Willie Mays

No one played baseball like Willie Mays

By David Mullen In the nearly 150 years of professional baseball, there has been no greater player than Willie Mays, who died on June 18 at age 93. The baseball world lost a legend. I lost a hero.  Known as “The Say Hey Kid,” Mays had a national following — without the benefit of 24-hour […]

Army Reserve Band part of holiday festivities

Army Reserve Band part of holiday festivities

By Julian Bowman Celebrate the Fourth of July at Fair Park Fourth, presented by Regions Bank, on Thursday, July 4, starting at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, Fair Park Fourth will offer a diverse range of family-friendly entertainment and experiences, including games, food vendors, photo opportunities, live music from the 395th Army […]

Cold Sesame Soba Noodles

Cold Sesame Soba Noodles

Salt, for cooking water 1 (9.5-ounce) package  soba noodles 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons toasted  sesame oil 6 green onions, thinly sliced Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook, stirring from time to time, […]

Keen eyesight one of many inherited traits

Keen eyesight one of many inherited traits

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Wonders of nature are happening in our own backyards. Two bald eagle chicks were born in March at Lake Highlands Park. Their proud parents have been hanging out at White Rock Lake since 2020. Though one eaglet hasn’t been seen since the terrible storms earlier this month, one was rehabilitated by […]

Celtics’ experience too much for young Mavericks

Celtics’ experience too much for young Mavericks

By David Mullen Acclaimed Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho, who is most noted for his 1988 novel “The Alchemist,” wrote: “You are not defeated when you lose. You are defeated when you quit.” That quote aptly assesses the 2023-24 Dallas Mavericks season that ended on June 17. The team lost to a superior Boston Celtics team […]

Beer Batter Cod with Dill Tartar Sauce

Beer Batter Cod with Dill Tartar Sauce

Cod: Oil, for frying 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 egg 1 1/4 cups lager beer 2 pounds cod fillet, cut into 3-inch pieces Tartar Sauce:  1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill […]

Arboretum’s annual Pride event continues to Bloom

Arboretum’s annual Pride event continues to Bloom

By Sydney Manchester The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden kicked off the third annual Pride in Bloom weekend-long event on June 8. The celebration highlighted local LGBTQ+ artisans, entertainers, chefs and small businesses.  The festivities began Saturday morning with a welcome reception held in the DeGolyer House. Sabina Carr, Dallas Arboretum president and CEO, David […]

Leagues playing games with sports viewers

Leagues playing games with sports viewers

By David Mullen If you watched the Dallas Mavericks on TV during the 2023-24 regular season, chances are you tuned into regional network Bally Sports Southwest, which was scheduled to broadcast up to 72 regular-season games with others occasionally on TNT and ESPN/ABC. But once the playoffs began, games moved between Bally Sports, TNT, NBA […]