Big 12 takes shot at the future of floors

Big 12 takes shot at the future of floors

By Josh Ortega In sports things are always evolving. Whether its tactics, rules or divisions, aspects are always changing.  This week, the Big 12 Conference wrapped up its 2026 Phillips 66 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City with No. 2 Arizona (32-2, 16-2) hoisting the Big 12 trophy for the first […]

Rowers deliver impressive results

Rowers deliver impressive results

Dallas United Crew (DUC) recently participated in The Heart of Texas Regatta on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1. The Heart of Texas Regatta is a USRowing Nationally Recognized Regatta held annually on Lake Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. The two-day event began in 1983. Run primarily by volunteers, The Heart of Texas Regatta […]

Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon and Mint

Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon and Mint

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 ounces sugar snap peas 1 shallot, minced Zest of 1 lemon 10 mint leaves, thinly sliced Salt to taste  In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add peas and let cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add shallot and sauté until soft, about 1 minute. Continue cooking […]

City beautifying roadways

City beautifying roadways

The City of Garland, Texas announces a Request for Qualifications for “Art at Every Turn” Traffic Box Art Wrap Program — Cycle 2. The program brings public art into everyday spaces by transforming traffic signal boxes into visually stunning artworks. These boxes, often overlooked, are an opportunity to reflect Garland’s culture, creativity and uniqueness. The […]

Westenberg brings ‘Neil — Now’ to life

Westenberg brings ‘Neil — Now’ to life

By Nancy Black Actor Robert Westenberg is living a fairy tale life. As an original cast member in the 1987 production of Steven Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” Westenberg not only received a Tony nomination for his performance as Cinderella’s Prince, but he also met his future wife, Kim Crosby, who was playing Cinderella. They soon […]

Jones being ‘aggressive’ in free agency

Jones being ‘aggressive’ in free agency

By Josh Ortega This week, more than 100 NFL players are set to test the open free agency market to find a potential new landing spot across the 32 different teams with the start of the new league year on March 11.  Free agency brings excitement for fans as the days count down until NFL […]

Chicken Pot Pie Noodles

Chicken Pot Pie Noodles

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 yellow onion, diced 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced sage leaves 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves 1 teaspoon minced rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon minced  parsley, plus more for garnish 8 ounces frozen peas and carrots 8 ounces frozen cut  green beans 1/3 cup flour 2 cups chicken broth […]

Performance reimagines Western mythology

Performance reimagines Western mythology

By Lan Rose Dallas audiences looking for something far beyond a traditional concert will find it next weekend when Verdigris Ensemble presents A Western & To the West at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Running March 13-15 in Hamon Hall at the Winspear Opera House, the production offers an immersive, genre defying take on the […]

SWEAT pays off for student rowers

SWEAT pays off for student rowers

By Susan Falvo Dallas United Crew (DUC) won 13 out of 26 events at SWEAT (Southwest Ergometer Amateur Tournament) on February 7. The event was held at the Terry Center at Jesuit College Preparatory School. The US Rowing Indoor Open Regatta, hosted by Jesuit College Prep of Dallas, had entrants from Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, […]

Dog sports keep canine companions active

Dog sports keep canine companions active

By Beth Leermakers Inspired by the Winter Olympics? If your dog is more athletic than you are — or even if she’s not — dog sports may be the perfect opportunity to have fun with your furkid while satisfying your craving for competition. A friend who actively (and successfully) competes in the North Texas dog […]