By Tricia White To make traveling by public transport easier and more convenient, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) now accepts Contactless Payment on all bus, light rail and Dallas Streetcar vehicles. Contactless Payment allows riders to pay for their DART transit fare with a contactless credit, debit card, or a payment-enabled mobile phone or…
By Deborah Dobbs Something weird was happening. For months, I’d awaken around 2am with a strange sensation in my chest, like something within me was pouring hot liquid over my heart. It wasn’t acid reflux. I didn’t have any pain, shortness of breath or other symptoms of a heart attack,…
By Tricia White Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) makes getting to the 2021 State Fair of Texas quick and easy. Enjoy your light-rail ride in air-conditioned comfort September 24 through October 17 without having to find parking or battling traffic and get dropped off at one of two gates. Green…
Happy Fall, Y’all!Can you believe it is already September and the cooler temperatures are on the way? I have not been this excited about fall fashion in a long time! “Athleisure” was hot last fall but this year athletic wear, robes, and slippers are taking a backseat to 1920’s style glamour! Sequins, plaids,…
By Steve Siebold | Contributor As college classes start backup around the country, I’ve been inundated with inquiries from both parents and kids wondering if the rising cost of tuition and the overwhelming debt that follows is really worth it. If you are set on going to college, there are…
Floodwater and standing waters can be dangerous and can make you vulnerable to infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries. Protect yourself and your loved ones from the risks brought by floodwater by following these steps. Don’t drive in flooded areas — turn around, don’t drown! National Weather Service: Turn Around…
Hot Diggity Dog! This summer was filled with the twists and turns of a continuing pandemic, epic hurricanes, and challenging forest fires, but our pets have a way of bringing some relief, levity and joy to our complicated lives. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share photos…
By Michele Borba, Ed.D. | Contributor Kids today have uncertainty coming at them from all directions—from shootings to fires and hurricanes to ongoing pandemics. Emergency situations like these are tough for even adults to handle, so it’s no wonder the anxiety and depression levels of children are skyrocketing. Altogether, our crisis-prone…
What happens when someone dies but doesn’t have a Will? By Colin Smith I rarely get calls from unmarried men to set up estate planning appointments. Most of my calls come from women, or from men who are calling me at their spouse’s request. Why? I’m male, so my theory is that most…