By Kevin Hall | President, Grant Halliburton Foundation Grant Halliburton Foundation takes the health and well-being of our community seriously and is continuing to monitor the situation as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of the current recommendations from the CDC, we are canceling or postponing the following events: • Coffee Days: Meetings canceled through…
By Britney Wynn | Contributor The Texas Legends have announced an adaptation to their monthly networking breakfast, a virtual Pursuing Excellence event, presented by SMU Cox School of Business. The first-of-its-kind event will spotlight special guest two-time SEC Coach of the Year, Houston Nutt. Nutt is currently a college football…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor Coronavirus—COVID 19—is striking fear in the hearts of folks all over the world, in the U.S., in each of the states, in our cities, in our homes. Theaters, sporting events, Apple stores, Disney World, schools—and on and on are closing. Toilet paper has become…
I just finished reading A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. The story of one man’s odyssey through the tumultuous landscape of 20th-century Russia is filled with philosophical observations unfurled so eloquently you literally find yourself reading the passages aloud to yourself – and then to whoever else will listen. …
By Ron Jenkins | Contributor When we moved to Plano from Davenport, Iowa in 1983, one of the things I was looking forward to is the longer growing season for my vegetable garden obsession. Things were bigger in Texas. I knew my tomatoes were going to be the size of…
Pictured above (l-r): Chelsey Hooton, Don Hooton, Jr., Don Hooton, Sr., Gwen Hooton, Aidan Mikulas, Mackenzie Mikulas, Avery Mikulas, and, Kylee (dog) By Alicia Wanek The course of your life can change directions in an instant. In July 2003 and in his senior year of college, Donald Hooton, Jr. was preparing…
by Karyn Brodsky and Tricia White Catching a case of spring fever?Updating your home is the best medicine. Infuse the indoors with fashionable finishes and amped-up accents, and beautify the backyard with outdoor kitchens and luxury living environments. Whether it’s storage drawers or stunning floors, outdoor spaces or fireplaces, there…
Ingredients: 1.5oz Gin Mare .5oz Chareau Aloe Liqueur 1oz Green Juice (apples, celery, cucumber, kale, lemon, and spinach through a juicer – you can find this type of juice at juice shops and high-end grocers) .5oz Real Lemon Juice .5oz Organic Sugar Syrup (2:1) 1oz Topo Chico Sparkling Water Directions:…
Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN | Contributor Breakfast Every MorningA research study from the Journal of School Health has demonstrated that 30-40% of high school students skip breakfast. The majority don’t feel they have time, but in reality they want to sleep later. Skipping breakfast could create a 14-16 hour…