Teaching studios part of 2021 event

Teaching studios part of 2021 event

By Lin Trinkle The White Rock Lake Artist’s Studio Tour returns the weekend of Oct. 9-10 with four new studios joining the tour this year. There is a palpable sense of excitement from local artists and art enthusiasts eager for the return of this community event.  The tradition began in 1992 with a group of […]

Mystery book on Cowboys unfinished

Mystery book on Cowboys unfinished

By David Mullen After three weeks of a 17-game NFL season, it is too early to anticipate the end of the story. That would be like predicting the outcome of an Agatha Christie whodunit in the second chapter. Detective Hercule Poirot is still searching for clues. But it is not impulsive to identify the teams […]

Photographer sees Gold wherever he goes

Photographer sees Gold wherever he goes

By Judy Babb White Rock Lake calls to many people. Some people run or cycle there daily. Others find respite on its benches and docks or rowing with a crew team or sailing alone or with a friend. It’s a beautiful refuge that provides peace and quiet as well as recreation. It has a special […]

Best Mac and Cheese

Best Mac and Cheese

1 pound dried elbow macaroni 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon dry mustard 8 ounces cream cheese 4 cups shredded medium sharp  cheddar cheese  2 cups shredded fontina cheese Salt to taste Heat oven to 400F and butter a 9 x 13 baking […]

Crystal structures explored in new exhibit

Crystal structures explored in new exhibit

By Taylor Mayad The works of internationally renowned jewelry designer Paula Crevoshay have captivated hearts for decades, from jewelry connoisseurs to celebrities and amateur gem buffs. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science will showcase a curated collection of Crevoshay’s stunning nature-inspired creations when The Shape of Matter – Through An Artist’s Eye opens Oct. […]

New play shows struggle for equality

New play shows struggle for equality

By Shari Goldstein Stern Who knew that 100 years later, after a lengthy fight with the government over women’s right to be heard, to express opinions, to collaborate with those having different experiences and to have a say in electing officials, women would still be fighting for their rights? The passing of the 19th Amendment […]

New pitch for old Reverchon Ballpark

New pitch for old Reverchon Ballpark

By David Mullen The historic first pitch at Reverchon Ballpark took place in the 1920s. The pitch to restore historic Reverchon Ballpark took place in 2021. Located at Maple Avenue and Turtle Creek Boulevard in Oak Lawn, the 42-acre city park formed in 1915 was named after Julien Reverchon, a French botanist who lived in […]

Big cats knead biscuits, too

Big cats knead biscuits, too

By Dr. Beth Leermakres As you watch your cat stalk a toy mouse with intense focus, it’s easy to see the big cat predator lurking in her. How similar are house cats to the big cats? Did your pet cat descend from a lion?  Scientists examined the DNA of nearly 1000 wild and domestic cats […]

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