Rita Cook
 
The flight and plight of the Monarch Butterfly in Dallas
The path cuts right through the Dallas area as the much-loved monarch butterfly begins its long journey from North America down to Mexico each year to spend the...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Sep 22 2016
Flora Street Chef Wins Okrapalooza Championship
It was a who’s who of local chefs cooking okra this past weekend at the 7th Annual Okrapalooza competition. A foodie tradition in East Dallas, this year the...
Flora Street chef wins Okrapalooza Championship
It’s was a who’s who of local chefs cooking okra this past weekend at the seventh annual Okrapalooza competition. A foodie tradition in East Dallas, this year...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Sep 13 2016
Okrapalooza festival chefs team with first responders for event on 9/11
It’s like a who’s who of local chefs and today they are doing one thing; cooking okra. Not to be forgotten is the fact that it is also September 11 so with...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Sep 11 2016
11-Year-Old Has Donated 3,000 Smoke Alarms Since Beginning His Quest
He is only 11 years old, but Grand Prairie resident Hector Montoya is compassionate beyond his years. This was most recently demonstrated when he donated smoke...
DeSoto iReporter     Aug 18 2016
Eleven Year Old Has Donated 3000 Smoke Alarms Since Beginning His Quest
He is only 11 years old, but Grand Prairie resident Hector Montoya is compassionate beyond his years. This was most recently demonstrated when he donated smoke...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Aug 18 2016
Local Performance Training Facility Draws Athletes from Around the World
Pro athletes, Olympic contenders and sports enthusiasts alike are familiar with the town of McKinney. A number of pro basketball players and NFL favorites from...
McKinney iReporter     Aug 16 2016
McKinney Performance Training Facility Draws Athletes from Around the World
Pro athletes, Olympic contenders and sports enthusiast alike are familiar with the town of McKinney. A number of Pro Basketball players and NFL favorites from...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Aug 16 2016
Wind Energy in Texas Then and What's Next?
It’s not just any old wind that blows in Texas. Instead it is a wind that has brought change over the past few decades making Texas stand out as a super power...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Aug 16 2016
Local Police Departments Pay Tribute to Fallen K9
City of Arlington law enforcement officers gathered late last week to honor one of their fallen comrades. Four-legged K9 Mojo died in the line of duty when he...
Arlington iReporter     Aug 15 2016
Arlington Police Pay Tribute to Fallen K9
City of Arlington law enforcement officers gathered late last week to honor one of their fallen comrades. Four-legged K9, Mojo died in the line of duty when he...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Aug 13 2016
Local Police K9s Get Down To Business While Also Making Residents Smile
A dog is man’s best friend. But when our four-legged friends take on the role of helping law enforcement officers protect a city, then these canines become even...
Arlington iReporter     Aug 1 2016
Area police K9s not only get down to business, but makes resident’s smile too
ARLINGTON - A dog is man’s best friend. When our four-legged friends take on the roll of helping law enforcement officers protect a city then these canines...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Jul 29 2016
Summertime in Dallas Means Lunch and Culture
It’s a classy way to grab lunch and spend time with friends while you immerse yourself in the local art scene. This summer, head to one of the museums in the...
Park Cities iReporter     Jul 26 2016
Summertime in Dallas Means Lunch and Culture
It’s a classy way to grab lunch and spend time with friends while you immerse yourself in the local art scene. This summer head to one of the museums in the...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Jul 24 2016
Things that go Kaboom on July 4th
What’s your favorite color this time of year? Red, white and blue of course and there are a few cities around the area that are more than happy to make sure...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Jun 30 2016
Unusual summer camps to keep the campers entertained
What do you have your child lined up to do this summer? There are many summer camps out there to consider in the Dallas area and these days the more unusual the...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Jun 15 2016
Dallas Eats Organic, But Where?
You’ve got a hankering for an organic meal in the Dallas area, so what are you going to do? Fortunately, these days there are options. While many local...
Park Cities iReporter     Jun 12 2016
Dallas Eats Organic, but Where?
You’ve got a hankering for an organic meal in the Dallas area so what are you going to do? Fortunately, these days there are options. While many local...
Rita Cook - Freelance Writer     Jun 12 2016
City of Dallas Pollinator Program Hopes to Bring Back Native Pollinators to Area
When was the last time you saw bees, butterflies, moths and even hummingbirds occupying space in your yard? If the City of Dallas’ recently launched pollinator...
Dallas Uptown iReporter     Jun 1 2016
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