Nonprofit Veteran to Focus on Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships LaunchAbility, which helps people with learning and intellectual disabilities find work and lead independent lives, announced today the appointment of non-profit veteran Rick Van Hooser as its new executive director. Previously with Big Thought, Van Hooser brings his extensive fundraising experience…
Looking for a great place to eat that also welcomes your furry best friend? Check out these best bets that blend fantastic food with comfy, spacious outdoor seating for you and your canine pal. From ethnic restaurants to pub fare to coffee houses, these local, pet-friendly eateries are spot-on. Bone…
My Best Friend’s Park- Klyde Warren Dog Park https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/Things-To-Do/Activity/dog-park.html Address: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 403, Dallas, TX 75201 Dog Park at Jack Carter Park http://www.plano.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Dog-Park-at-Jack-Carter-Park-29 Address: 2601 Pleasant Valley Dr, Plano, 75023 Mutts Canine Cantina http://www.muttscantina.com Address: 2889 Cityplace W…
Dog Park Do’s and Don’ts by Lisa A. Beach Taking your pooch to a dog park sounds like fun, right? While it can turn into a doggie dream-come-true, it can also slide into a canine quandary if you’re not careful. “It’s really important to make sure the dog is socialized…
Playground documentary helps Irma Rangel School educate students by Karyn Brodsky Sammie Casas and her classmates learned about child sexual exploitation and trafficking via the Nest Foundation Prevention Curriculum facilitated by New Friends New Life and taught by their teachers at the Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School in Dallas….
HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE SAMMIE CASAS INSPIRES OTHERS TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT SEX TRAFFICKING by Karyn Brodsky “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams At the Dallas Independent School District’s Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s…
by Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor Yes, yes, yes—I know we have great restaurants, amazing parks and trendy shops right in our own backyard. And I am certainly appreciative of all the perks that come with living in Suburbia. But have you taken a day recently to…
By Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor Capers Signature Marinated Summer Salad INGREDIENTS 2 English cucumbers, seeds removed and diced 2 boxes (13.4 ounce) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 head of purple cauliflower, shredded 1/2 head of purple cabbage, cut into short strips 2 Tbsp fresh…
There’s something special about family night at the movies. Here’s a cool idea to bring the big screen production home. by Tricia White | Managing Editor Staging the pool movie is easier than it sounds. 1. The A/V: To show a movie in your backyard you’ll need a projector, a…