Beat the blahs with summer learning
Cool classes on cooking, fitness and do-it-yourself projects abound. We’ve picked a few that are unique and worth the price.
A ride for research
When Daniel Tesfay graduated from the University of Texas in May, he embarked on a meaningful journey. Not the metaphorical “journey” of commencement speech notoriety, but a bona fide 4,500-mile bike ride.
Azaleas in Dallas: A history
Lambert Landscape Company, celebrating 90 years in business this year, made it possible for the flowering shrubs to take root in Dallas.
Q&A: The Killdares’ Tim Smith
This locally based Celtic rock band masterfully manages a sound critics have called the “Tragically Hip meets Radiohead … with one of the best fiddlers in the U.S.”
Caught in the Web: milemeter.com
Fed up with car insurance industry rigmarole, Hollywood Heights resident Chris Gay founded the first company in the nation to provide auto coverage by the mile.
Before & After: A Lakewood Tudor
With three boys, 1,800 square feet wasn’t enough space.
The Mike Drake Trio
Mike Drake is the type of guy who brings a soothing yet energetic vibe to a room.
Lakewood’s organic co-op
Fresh fruits and veggies are being delivered right to our neighborhood, and you can easily get your hands on the wholesome goodies.
What Gives: Small ways to help neighborhood nonprofits
This month, buy some wine or run a race.
Twisted Root Burger Co.
Carnivores rejoice. Twisted Root Burger Co. has masterminded the mother of all burgers. Behold, the Buffason …
Red wines & basic baked beans
The fascination – call it a preoccupation – that so many U.S. wine drinkers have with cabernet sauvignon has always surprised me.
True Crime: The unexplained bullet hole
“I came home from work and went into my bedroom and there was this white powder all over the bed …”
