Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Presents $50,000 Check Towards Endowment at Highland Park Education Foundation “Shaping the Future of Our Past” Over the past four years, PCHPS has expanded its commitment to education in the Park Cities. In 2011, the society’s board voted to allocate funds from the Historic…
Taking time for your girlfriends makes the best of YOU! By Cecily Knobler | Contributor You know that friend you have who just completely “gets” you? She makes you laugh until your ribs hurt, until you’ve smiled so much you can’t feel your face? Yes? Call her right now, and…
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees on May 19 recognized Toyota for its generous contribution of $1,000,000 to the Academy Programs of Plano through the Plano ISD Education Foundation. Karla Oliver, Plano ISD assistant superintendent for government, community and planning initiatives, introduced the recognition at the school board meeting. “On…
Family Fun in Your Own Backyard by Kimberly Blaker | Contributor It’s the season your kids have been waiting for, so how will you maximize the long lazy days of summer with your family? Celebrate the carefree season to its fullest with these outdoor activities and adventures your whole family…
Schools Out, Now What? by Madison Cook | Contributor Exams are over, the weather is finally warming up, and SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE! Late nights, sleeping in, Netflix marathons, and 12 hour tan sessions! What could be better? Well… About a week of this “summer fun” and suddenly, school…
How Courage and Fortitude Transformed Adversity Into a Positive Life For Christopher Bianez of the Plano Police Department, this is an understatement. by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Officer Bianez uses his life experiences to prove that negative influences don’t have to shape who you are. He turned his…
Making the Grade with Grads A+ Suggestions for Gifts They’ll Love Are your friends’ kids graduating from high school or college? Do you want to find something a personal yet also practical? Here are some gift suggestions that are good for the dorm or apartment. Soundrise from Soundfreaq…
Some Holds Barred Graduation Party Ideas & Suggestions that Nobody will Regret Later by Bobbie Ames | Section Editor ‘Tis the season for high school graduation, and there will be no shortage of parties to go along with the milestone celebration. Should you host a party? How do you…
We could all use a little more flavor, a little more heat and a little more zest by Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor Preserved Lemons What is it? Typical in Middle Eastern and Moroccan cuisine, these are whole lemons preserved in a brine of salt and their own…