By Mercedes Korngut What is ‘brain rot’? Recently, Oxford Dictionary selected this term as its 2024 Word of the Year. The definition, “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or…
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6 1 pound ground beef 1 cup stout beer 3 tablespoons flour 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 cup beef broth 1 bag (28 ounces) hashbrowns with peppers and onions 1 can (14 ounces) carrots, drained 1 can (14 ounces) peas, drained salt, to taste…
By Tricia White Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has announced the purchase of 476 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from GILLIG, a leading North American manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses. This order, which was supplemented by $103 million in federal grant funds, marks a significant step forward in DART’s mission…
By Aliza Rosen, a digital content strategist in the Office of External Affairs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States continues to grow as public health officials work to contain the spread and boost vaccination rates. At a time of…
Recipe courtesy of Culinary.net These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are as green as four-leaf clovers and have delicious chocolate chips mixed throughout for some extra sweet flavor. Served beside a big glass of milk, they are perfect treats for any St. Patrick’s Day party or virtual gathering. To start the…
By Christopher LaSanta | Contributor Starpower Home Entertainment Systems, Inc. will host the highly anticipated 2025 Starpower EXPO March 7-9, 2025, at its North Dallas and Southlake locations. This premier event continues Starpower’s tradition of showcasing the latest innovations in home entertainment before they get released to the general public, giving customers…
by Sandi Schwartz | Contributor Believe it or not, clutter isn’t just stressing you out because you are annoyed by it—it is stressing out the entire family because the sheer existence of clutter is linked to stress and anxiety. In fact, according to a study by UCLA’s Center on Everyday…
Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 French Toast: 4 eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 stick butter 1 loaf Nature’s Own Butterbread* Bananas Foster Sauce: 1/2 stick butter 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 bananas, sliced lengthwise and quartered To make French toast: In mixing bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half,…
Award-Winning Professional Theatre Opens 2025 Season with Sondheim Musical March 14 – 23 at Willow Bend Center of the Arts in Plano, TX By Laurne Boykin | Contributor NTPA Repertory Theatre announces the cast and production team for INTO THE WOODS March 14-23, 2025 at Willow Bend Center of the…