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…
By Robert W. Sugerman, MD | Contributor Ahhh, springtime! Renewal of dormant life, lengthening of daylight hours, gentle breezes, and the promise of lazy summer days ahead… But for some people (approximately 15% of the population), the arrival of spring brings misery in the form of runny nose, sneezing, congestion,…
By Katy Cornwall | Contributor The story of an eight-year-old boy named Christopher is a perfect example of the transformation a child can experience through Rainbow Days and the support of caring mentors. This past year, Christopher, whose family lives in a local motel, began attending Rainbow Days’ weekly after-school…
by Tricia White | Managing Editor Whether your Spring Break vacation takes you out of town or brings family and friends to you, DART is your ride to adventure. DART to/from Airports If you are flying in or out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, DART’s DFW Airport Station is located…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff | Contributor We want so much for our kids. We are enthralled with our little ones and are excited beyond belief for their first steps. Their first words. And on and on with all their firsts. From their first soccer game, their first entry into school…