By Taylor Pulfer Big Tex is ready to announce which design he will be sporting on his Lucchese Bootmaker boots at the State Fair of Texas this fall. The winner of the 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest is Aaliyah McNeal, a proud Texas native who grew up around the corner from Fair Park and […]
By Beth Leermakers Spring is wildlife baby season — and not every arrival goes smoothly. When a baby squirrel falls from his nest, you may wonder how to help him. I spoke with Sandy Romo, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and founder of DFW Squirrel and Wildlife Rescue, who recently rescued 20 orphaned squirrels in one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]