By David Mullen A local young woman has the weight of America on her shoulders. Jourdan Delacruz was born in Dallas, but grew up in nearby Wylie, about 25 minutes northeast of downtown. At Wylie East High School, Delacruz was a cheerleader. At 23 years old, Delacruz will be cheered on by millions of Americans […]
¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large) 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 […]
By Victoria Winkleman For the past year, Golden Globe-winning actor, playwright and activist Regina Taylor has been partnering with Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts on the black album, a multifaceted project exploring identity, activism, art and change. She launched the project as a platform for crucial conversations during this time of racial […]
By David Mullen Most world record holders pursue a particular achievement. If one is a competitive sprinter, competing in a marathon is miles away from consideration. Ben Jacoby set out to do both and does so with a spring in his step. The 31-year-old Jacoby — nicknamed “Bam Bam” — is a self-proclaimed “adventure seeker, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Pacing. Panting. Trembling. Whining or barking. Hiding. Clinging to you. Destroying walls or furniture. If your dog hunkers down in the closet or hides under your bed before the thunder even starts, you know what I’m talking about. Many dogs (and some cats) have thunderstorm phobia — a persistent and exaggerated […]
3 pounds bone-in short ribs 2 tablespoons oil 2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons harissa, or to taste 1 (13.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 (13.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained Salt and pepper Rice, for serving Pat short ribs dry and […]
By David Mullen In early May, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars met at the preverbial fork in the road. As the playoffs were about to take shape in the NBA and NHL, the Mavericks took the high road, and the Stars took the low road, which led to an abrupt dead end. It […]
In 1931, the City of Dallas built White Rock Lake’s first picnic pavilion and picnic grounds known today as the Stone Tables. This area serves tens of thousands of Dallas area residents a year as one of the most popular open air rental facilities for the City of Dallas. The White Rock Lake Conservancy, working […]
1 onion, thinly sliced 1 poblano pepper, seeded and sliced thin 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup frozen corn 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup crumbled feta Oil, salt and pepper Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until hot. Add onion and cook until softened and beginning to turn […]
By Haley Harrington Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA) are pleased to announce “Wicked,” Dallas’ most popular musical, will return to the Music Hall at Fair Park, August 3 through September 5, kicking off the 2021-2022 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by DSM. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, […]