By Dr. Beth Leermakers Want to save a life? Foster a dog, cat, bunny or other animal. City shelters throughout Texas (that must accept incoming strays and owner surrenders) are beyond full. Fort Worth Animal Care and Control recently took in more than 400 dogs in one week, and Dallas Animal Services often has similar […]
By David Mullen After the UConn Huskies defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 75-60 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship game on April 8 in Glendale, Ariz., there was no time for fanfare except from the fans in Storrs, Conn. celebrating their second consecutive NCAA title. The once fail-safe sport of NCAA men’s basketball is […]
By Katrina Craycroft As a Varsity Coxswain at Dallas United Crew (DUC), Pavi Paila is not afraid to speak up. On any given day, this high school senior directs the launch, practice, race and recovery of four- and eight-man shells. Responsible for steering and execution in a race, Paila knows that her voice — by […]
By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden held its seventh annual Food and Wine Festival on March 21 with nearly 1,500 guests attending despite the rain. About 45 chefs served their specialty dishes such as Japanese sushi, Mexican elote and mini fish tacos, Thai fried rice, mouthwatering desserts and more. Chef Chair Sharon […]
12 ounces asparagus, ends trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons harissa 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt Heat broiler on high. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl, toss together asparagus and oil; season generously with salt. Spread asparagus into a single layer […]
By Haley DiFonzo Broadway Dallas is pleased to announce the 2024 nominees for the 13th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA). The awards ceremony will take place live at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Friday, May 24. The Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards aim to inspire and honor […]
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia will hit the links for The Rotary Club of Dallas’ annual Back the Blue Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at Prestonwood at the Creek Golf Club. The tournament — presented by Courtney Underwood — benefits Safer Dallas, a nonprofit devoted to supporting the Dallas […]
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 6 cups vegetable broth 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 ounces baby spinach 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini 2 tablespoons minced dill In a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Add garlic and cook […]
Fair Park is back with a new series of weekly free programming that will run from now until the beginning of July. Weekly fitness classes return with Fair Park’s newest partners, Transcend Wellness and Healing in my Hoops. Classes include yoga, mat pilates and Hula Hooping. Other returning programs include Art in the Park, led […]
By David Mullen For the first time in the 53-season history of the Texas Rangers, fans can forthrightly ask, “Will the Rangers repeat as World Champions this season?” The answer is: “Yes, they can. But they probably won’t.” No team has repeated as World Series Champions since the 1999-2000 New York Yankees. The American League […]