Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cucumber Salad

6 Persian cucumbers 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons oil from chili-onion crisp, or to taste 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chili-onion crisp, or to taste Crush the cucumbers with the side of the knife, then […]

Texas 10 under 20 stage features young musicians, bands

Texas 10 under 20 stage features young musicians, bands

By Jo Ann Holt Dallas International Guitar Festival (DIGF) is back at Dallas Market Hall April 30-May 2. The world’s largest and oldest guitar show is excited to emerge from their cocoon after a year-long quarantine caused by the pandemic. Jimmy Wallace, DIGF producer and owner, said: “In these challenging times we are committed to […]

FC Dallas performance coach aims for success

FC Dallas performance coach aims for success

By David Mullen Stephanie Dominguez of Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas is the first woman performance coach in a male professional football league. She decided to give soccer a shot, although covertly she aimed at another career. “Back in high school, I was into the justice and crime shows on TV,” said Dominguez, who graduated […]

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 2  tablespoons soy sauce 2  tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup ground cumin 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed Sichuan peppercorns (optional) 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon minced ginger 5 cloves […]

Baylor cruises while Texas snoozes

Baylor cruises while Texas snoozes

By David Mullen Sorry, Chip and Joanna Gaines. There is a new power team in Waco receiving national attention. And they play on a hardwood floor, they don’t refinish one. The Baylor Bears are the 2021 NCAA National Basketball Champions, and they earned their place at the top facing remarkable odds. When coach Scott Drew […]

DUC flies at Youth Cup

DUC flies at Youth Cup

On Sunday, March 28, Dallas United Crew (DUC) traveled to race in the second event of the America’s Youth Cup Series. Competitors included Sarasota Crew, runner-up in the 2019 Youth Men’s 8+, cross-lake rivals Jesuit Crew who placed sixteenth nationally in 2019, and other top crews from the east coast. Racing was suspended for more […]

Bluebonnets, bands, beer ring in spring

Bluebonnets, bands, beer ring in spring

From Staff Reports The City of Ennis invites all Texans to the 69th annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival, providing festival guests a safe environment to enjoy all of the activities they missed so much in 2020.  The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 16. Throughout the weekend, there will be unique shopping […]

Letting nature run its course best practice

Letting nature run its course best practice

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Spring has arrived, and so have the baby animals. If you find a baby bird, possum or squirrel on its own, should you rescue it? Probably not. In many cases, it’s normal for wildlife babies to be on their own temporarily. Rescuing a wild animal that doesn’t need help decreases its […]

Pulled Pork Hash

Pulled Pork Hash

4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered and sliced thin 1 red onion, diced 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 2 cups chard, thinly sliced 2 cups leftover pulled pork or shredded brisket 4 eggs Vegetable oil Salt and pepper Place potatoes in a microwave safe container and steam until just tender, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat […]

Former NBA star helps companies rebound

Former NBA star helps companies rebound

By David Mullen The biggest rebound in the life of former NBA forward Charles Smith came after his basketball career was over. “I had some issues on career change, but the biggest obstacle was not what I was going to do, but it was the execution and how I was going to be able to […]

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