My father was a leader by example. He wasn’t always vocal about teaching us the value of service, but he showed it often in small ways. I distinctly remember being on a road trip as a child when our family stopped for gas. I’m not sure how my father came…
Ways to Get Involved with the North Texas Food Bank By Trisha Cunningham / Contributor This holiday season, most folks will gather to celebrate with their friends and family. For many, the table will be bountiful; but for some, right here in our backyard, the holidays are far from merry. For…
98 Economic Security, Leadership and Community Grants Given Dallas Women’s Foundation announced that in 2017 it awarded a record $4,544,515 through 198 grants to 144 organizations benefiting women and girls. The grants included those in the Foundation’s strategic initiative areas – Economic Security, Child Care, Health Care and Leadership –…
By Debbie Dobbs, M.A. / Contributor Tis the season to be jolly so don’t let stress overtake your good holiday vibe. Here are some suggestions that work for me, and I hope can help you as well. 1) Do not exhaust yourself decorating the house The decorations are for you and your…
Make your list and check it twice. We’ve put the wrap on gifts to add sparkle, festivity and delight to the spirit of giving and just in the (Saint) Nick of time! Click here to see this year’s Gift Guide!
By Alicia Wanek A decade ago psychologists at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem determined that an inclination toward generosity was likely a genetic trait. Through an online task involving making a choice whether or not to give away money, the researchers found that those who chose to give away some…
With holiday music, colorful lights and festive decorations everywhere you go, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in North Texas. Create lasting memories at these family-friendly DARTable activities: Dickens in Downtown Plano returns on Dec. 1. Produced by the city of Plano, the event is nestled in the heart…
Plano West also received Outstanding Bass Section and Outstanding Cymbals Section The Plano West Drumline placed first in their classification at the annual Lewisville Drumline Invitational, held Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Lewisville High School. Additionally, the Plano West Drumline received caption awards for Outstanding Bass Drum Line as well as…
The Christmas Capital of Texas™ is right down the road in Grapevine, which is home to more than 1,400 holiday events, making this charming Christmas setting a must-visit destination for the season. We asked Grapevine’s Tourism Bureau to plan a weekend of holiday fun with your whole family. Marvel at…