By Dr. Beth Leermakers Dinner. Dancing. Red roses. Jewelry. Humans aren’t the only ones who engage in elaborate courtship rituals. From gifts to grand displays, these animals pull out all the stops to impress their mates. The Way to a Woman’s Heart Food features prominently in several insects’ mating rituals. Hangingflies. During courtship and mating, […]
By David Mullen When Super Bowl LIX ended on February 9, only one question remained. How are the New Orleans Caesars Superdome maintenance workers going to clean up all of the post-game confetti? That’s how thoroughly the Philadelphia Eagles destroyed a Kansas City Chiefs’ squad looking to make history by winning an unprecedented third consecutive […]
By Rachel Rossler Amid a historic polar vortex affecting the southern states, which brought unusually cold, windy and rainy weather to Florida, 500 cancer survivors, including 19 members of White Rock Lake’s own Dallas United Crew PINK, gathered at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota for the inaugural “Unleash the Dragons” event. The three-day leadership camp, […]
1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sriracha, or to taste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon minced ginger 4 green onions, green parts minced, and light green and white parts thinly sliced, divided 1/2-pound sashimi grade tuna, cut into 1/4-inch dices 2 cups rice 1/2 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 1 avocado, thinly sliced Sesame seeds, […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell During a time when cowboy culture is more than just a trend but a movement, one of the greatest classic Westerns of the last century, “Shane” finds new life as it makes its Texas debut at the Kalita Humphreys Theater (3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 75204). Presented by Dallas Theater Center […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell The African American Museum, Dallas celebrates Black History every month with exhibitions and educational events that honor the rich heritage and achievements of African Americans. From two new exhibitions teeming with thought-provoking art to a dynamic panel discussion, a youth history competition, an exhibit featuring artwork and designs from Disney’s “The […]
By David Mullen For decades, in political, corporate and public relations circles, the practice has been known as the “Friday news dump.” Generally, if a business or individual has bad news to release like a negative earnings report, an alleged crime of some proportion, etc., they release the news on a Friday evening. That way, […]
White Rock Lake Weekly reader Shuji Sugawara took this photograph on January 30 of the waters flooding the lawn of the Bath House Cultural Center after the heavy rains. Shuji stated they got 4 1/2 inches of rain in their backyard off Lake Highlands Drive and Peavy Road during those same storms. Congratulations, Shuji! You […]
2 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Old Bay 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley 12 saltines, ground to fine crumbs 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over and shells removed Salt to taste Vegetable oil, for cooking Line a baking sheet with […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern The journey from a local talent to a Broadway star in performing arts is marked by dedication, passion and an unwavering commitment to the craft. Such is the inspiring story of Rachel Simone Webb, a Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (Booker T.) alumna who took […]