Morning sunrise reflects love of life

Morning sunrise reflects love of life

PHOTO OF THE WEEK This beautiful photograph was taken by White Rock Lake Weekly reader William Fowler. It is of an older couple rowing on White Rock Lake as the sun rises. He calls it, “Rowing into the morning.” Congratulations, William! You just won a $25 gift card to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your […]

Crispy Rice Salad

Crispy Rice Salad

Salad:    2 cups cooked and cooled brown rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 Persian cucumbers, quartered and sliced 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped mint Dressing:  1/4 cup soy sauce Juice of […]

Know your options when saying goodbye

Know your options when saying goodbye

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Putting a beloved furbaby to sleep is one of the most painful responsibilities of pet parenthood. I will never forget taking my first dog, a 6-year-old (too young!) Golden Retriever who had bone cancer that spread throughout his body, for his last trip to the vet. A friend helped me carry […]

College football looks very different

College football looks very different

By David Mullen Despite a whirlwind of changes over the recent years — like expanded playoffs, NIL (name, image and likeness) issues and the loosening of transfer restrictions — 2024 may be cited by sports historians as the year that college football changed forever. “This is an extraordinary new era for college football and it […]

Like father, like son? Nope. Reverse that

Like father, like son? Nope. Reverse that

By Lisa Miller Off the water, Robert Sneed specializes in sales, is married and the father of two children, one of which rows competitively with Dallas United Crew (DUC). After watching his son row and race for many years, he decided to jump in a boat himself. He mentioned that learning a new sport at […]

Blueberry Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

3 cups flour, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups granulated sugar  1 cup unsalted butter 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar Juice of 2 lemons Heat oven to 325F. Spray a 10-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, […]

Community invited to join school’s choir

Community invited to join school’s choir

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports All are welcome to join the choir at School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center. “I love that it’s open to anyone at any point of their high school career,” said Miranda G., a junior. “We are very beginner friendly, which helps a lot of […]

Paris 2024 Games excelled in synchronicity

Paris 2024 Games excelled in synchronicity

By David Mullen Now that the reviews are in, the 2024 Paris Olympics Games are being called the best Summer Olympics ever. There was a synchronicity to these games that had never been captured before. Paris had little trouble maintaining its reputation as the world’s most beautiful city. Outside of some late July showers that […]

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

4 small zucchini 1 pound ground pork 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced thyme  1 egg 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping  1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes Salt and pepper to taste Tomato sauce, for serving Heat oven to 400°. Line a baking […]

Flea-free homes are possible; it just takes time

Flea-free homes are possible; it just takes time

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Fleas can be a nightmare for pet parents. Recently, someone posted on NextDoor, seeking advice on how to get rid of a flea infestation in her condo and treat her dog. There were 76 comments, with suggestions ranging from medications to Dawn dish soap to salt and diatomaceous earth (the latter […]

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