By Taylor Pulfer Saddle up, folks! The State Fair of Texas announced the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2025 State Fair of Texas. Starting on August 8 and running each weekend prior to the Fair, these family-friendly shows are free to the public and will take place in […]
By Beth Leermakers Cats and dogs that have been bitten by a snake — venomous or nonvenomous — need to see a veterinarian immediately. Your list of emergency clinics will come in handy if the bite occurs after your vet’s regular hours. Do NOT administer first aid. Studies have found that first aid for snake […]
By David Mullen Soon the seasons will change. As summer turns to fall, a sports fan’s interest — especially in Dallas — invariably turns to college football, the NFL, basketball and the NHL. Baseball will begin moving toward the back pages of the sports section. Now is not the time to relegate the National Pastime […]
16 ounces spaghetti or soba noodles 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons hot water 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste Sliced cucumbers and green onions, for garnish Cook noodles according to […]
By John Wildman The Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) announced the film lineup for this year’s 24th edition of the popular film festival. Taking place July 24-27, AFFD’s Opening Night selection is Shinji Araki’s Japanese thriller “Penalty Loop.” The Centerpiece will be Johnny Ma’s comedy-drama “The Mother and the Bear,” and the Closing Night […]
By David Mullen In the 95th MLB All-Star Game on July 15, the National League All-Stars defeated the American League All-Stars, 6-6. Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game is by far the best exhibition among the Big Four professional sports leagues. The NBA All-Star Game is limited to basketball’s best players representing a few of the […]
Saddle up! Dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up to the 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, Texas 75210). Doors open at 6 p.m., with the Grand Entry Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the competition at 7 p.m. […]
By Rachel Rossler Dallas United Crew’s PINK team, an all-breast cancer survivor (BCS) dragon boat racing team, achieved a significant milestone this past weekend, capturing the gold medal at the Stars and Stripes Festival in Oklahoma City, one of the largest summer paddling events in the region. Competing in the 200-meter, 500-meter, and 250-meter flag-catch […]
12 ounces radiatore or rotini pasta 1 cup fresh green peas Juice and zest of 2 lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained, and chopped 1 cup shaved Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped mint 1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Cook pasta according to package directions. With 1 minute […]
By Beth Leermakers Last month, I wrote about the importance of flea preventatives. But what can you do if your house is flea infested? To fight them effectively, it helps to understand how fleas live and reproduce. Fleas are small (about 1/8 inches long), wingless parasites that feed on animal or human blood. They have […]