Update: Burger's Lake has passed inspection and is set to reopen on Saturday at 9 a.m. The source water for the lake was tested and no cryptosporidium was found in it, so the only source for the illness was the lake itself. The lake has been chlorinated and found to be free of the protozoan.

Salmonella has been found in jalapeno and serrano peppers and avocados distributed by Grande Produce, Ltd. Co of Hidalgo, Texas. They are recalling shipments Read more...

Here's a smattering of free stuff to do in Dallas and the surrounding area for Jul 24-30:

Yea! Free food!

An early memory of mine is of a school field trip to a hibashi grill. For $3 each, a group of fifth graders got dressed up, went to Benihana, and enjoyed the show. I loved it -- vegetables flying, seasonings bouncing off the edges of the grill, utensils twirling. It was great. I even ate the food. Picky eater that I was, that's a bit surprising. But I was caught up in the excitement. Hibashi Teppan Grill, Sushi & Bar is offering a free kid's meal Read more...