Building Confidence through Time & Money Management by Mike DesRoches My daughter Ashlyn recently turned 21. Thankfully, she’s flourishing and brimming with confidence in some areas that a couple years ago were significant concerns. After a first year of so-so performance in the college classroom (socializing was more of a…
School’s out…summer’s in by Tricia White | Managing Editor Temperatures soar, kids populate your sofa, mass quantities of consumables magically disappear, and everyone is looking to you for a steady stream of funds and entertainment options. We’ve assembled a delightful plate full of ideas to help keep everyone active…
The DART Board of Directors will consider a change in fare structure at a June 27 public hearing and is seeking public input. Pre-Public Hearing community meetings are scheduled for next week in Dallas, Richardson, Glenn Heights and Garland: Monday, June 5, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Parkland…
Staycation at the Gaylord Texan Everything is big and bright at our Grapevine, TX resort! Proudly displaying “everything’s bigger in Texas,” Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center invites visitors to a first-class experience with Southern hospitality. Overlooking the beautiful Grapevine Lake, the hotel offers a one-of-a-kind retreat with luxurious…
by Lisa A. Beach Warm, summer weather gives you more chances to hang outside with your pet, whether you’re playing fetch at the park, swimming in the pool, or going for a jog together. However, the heat and the humidity pose some special dangers for your pet during the…
The Summer “Time” Dilemma for Divorced Parents by Alicia Wanek Parents today know that their entire summer is probably all planned out by mid-spring. Locking in camp dates starts before spring break, so parents start coordinating early to ensure their kids can go with friends and still fit in…
by Rick Seaney A dose of reality: summer flights are usually anything but bargains. Along with Thanksgiving and Christmas, summer is the most expensive time to fly, with fares peaking around the Fourth of July. But there are still ways to save, even save big. 1.) Get an electronic assistant….
by Public Information Officer David Tilley from The Plano Police Department It only takes a few seconds to commit a burglary from a garage that is left open and unattended. Here is some information I wanted to share with you. Garage doors are a common weak point when looking at security…
by Tricia White | Managing Editor Once school is out and the days are longer, there’s lots of time to visit places you’ve never been, or haven’t been in a while. Whether those adventures are close to home or a couple cities away, getting there on DART adds…