By Larry Stein and Joe Masabni | Guest Contributors Most gardeners plant their vegetables in the spring to harvest in late spring to early summer. In most areas of Texas, it is possible to have a fall vegetable garden also, but it will need to be managed somewhat differently than…
By Feature Impact | Guest Contributor Outsmarting a baby can be harder than it sounds – especially when it comes to transforming your home into a safe place for them to explore. Through their eyes, a coffee table becomes a climbing opportunity, a dangling phone charger looks like a teething…
By Joyce Logan, Founder, Ruby Care | Guest Contributor When a parent or spouse needs more care, the financial questions can feel just as overwhelming as the care decisions. Families begin looking at monthly income, savings, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits and possibly the value of the home. One resource…
By Pam Rosener , President, YMSL | Guest Contributor For many individuals and families transitioning from homelessness or other difficult circumstances, receiving the keys to a home often means walking into an empty space. Young Men’s Service League (YMSL), an organization of high-school aged boys and their mothers, are working…
By Feature Impact | Guest Contributor Fall is the perfect season to celebrate trees as they transform the world into vibrant shades of red, orange, green and gold. You can do more than just admire existing trees – because in many areas, fall is also an ideal time to plant…
By Tricia White | Managing Editor The State Fair of Texas is making it easier for families and fairgoers to experience the State Fair in 2026 with lower admission and parking prices, new $10 admission for children every day, and expanded opportunities to make the most of a State Fair…
By Feature Impact | Guest Contributor A new school year means there’s more traffic around school campuses. Between dropoffs and pickups, children riding bicycles, walking to school and all the shuttling between sports practices and other extracurricular activities, this season is a reminder to make every trip to and from…
The September 24th New Friends New Life Stand for Her luncheon will feature actress/producer/founder/CEO Tracee Elllis Ross in a conversation moderated by NBC 5 anchor Laura Harris. By Elizabeth Lenart | Special Contributor New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces the recipients of its 2026 ProtectHER Awards: Baker Botts and Toyota Motor North America, Elizabeth…
By T.J. Griffin | Contributor Grant Halliburton Foundation and Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, are partnering to present Journey: The Art and Legacy of Grant Halliburton, an exhibition on view Sept. 8–25 at Center for BrainHealth, 2200 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. Presented during…