By Abha Choudhary, M.D. As diabetes becomes more prevalent in the United States, so have myths about diabetes. It can be hard for parents to sort fiction from fact, and truly understand the causes and treatments of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 1. Can you get diabetes from eating…
By Tricia White On select voting days during the 2021 general election, voters can ride free on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), and Trinity Metro to cast their ballot. Below is more information for each North Texas public transit agency’s Election 2021 free ride promotion:…
Courageous trafficked survivors shared personal stories; American Airlines, Dr. Monique W. Morris and surprise honorees Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki received the 2021 ProtectHER Awards Attendees of this year’s hybrid New Friends New Life luncheon not only benefited from the empowering words of Academy Award-Winner Lupita Nyong’o, but they also gained new perspective into…
By Cheryl Maguire Do you feel connected to your teen? My teens are always wearing noise-canceling headphones, which makes it a struggle just to communicate. And it can be hard to connect with someone who seems to be shutting you out. But even though it may be challenging, it is…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. It wasn’t supposed to happen but it did. Despite your best efforts to the contrary, you discover your kid is the victim of cyberbullying. What do you do? The first and most important goal should be to block the bully from doing any further harm. As…
By Lauren Lamp The Family Place announces landmark event’s chairs and award recipient for 2021. Dallas-based family violence agency, The Family Place, is pleased to announce it will hold its annual Texas Trailblazer Awards on the evening of Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the newly opened Thompson Dallas hotel in…
By Cheryl Maguire “I got detention for forgetting my book three times in a row.” Michael* sent the text message to his mom. She wasn’t surprised since she received similar messages previously about how Michael forgot to do his homework or misplaced it. At age eight he was diagnosed with…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. No matter how much and how well you try to protect your kids, there’s always the possibility that they’ll become the victims of cyberbullying. If that’s the case, how do you know if your kids are being cyberbullied? What are the tell-tale warning signs? It’s important…
By Paul Schattenberg | Contributor From pumpkin spice lattes to harvest-themed front porches, pumpkins are an iconic staple for the fall. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts have some tips on how to use these popular gourds in and around your home. Odessa Keenan, AgriLife Extension program coordinator for the agency’s Dinner Tonight initiative, Bryan-College…