How Courage and Fortitude Transformed Adversity Into a Positive Life For Christopher Bianez of the Plano Police Department, this is an understatement. by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Officer Bianez uses his life experiences to prove that negative influences don’t have to shape who you are. He turned his…
What’s Coming Down the Road? Making the Best Plan for Tomorrow Requires Asking the Right Questions Today By Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer I used to second-guess myself all the time. Whether when I drove off the lot, signed the last document, or shook someone’s hand, I started to worry…
Jo Lochabay “I leave a 6-outlet power strip and an extension cord in my suitcase so I never forget to bring them on the family vacation. With our family of five, we need plenty of outlets to charge our phones, laptops and other digital devices, and most hotels have too…
Reflecting Back on Your Teen Years to Sharpen Your Parenting Skills Does your 11 year-old whine about not getting to use social media? Is your 16 year-old asking for permission to stay all night at the prom after-party? In the age of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and ‘how-to’ guides…
Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S., with one person dying every 4 minutes as a result. Approximately 800,000 people have a stroke each year; about one every 4 seconds. by Claire Kinzy | The American Heart Association, Dallas Life…it’s a beautiful thing filled with so…
The Benefits of Making a Personal Connection with your Banker By Charles Satterfield | Staff Writer Last we talked with Chuck Cowell, he was President & CEO at Preston State Bank. Since that conversation, his bank merged with Guaranty Bank & Trust where Chuck is now the bank’s Dallas Market…
If there was ever a man who could live up to the description, “Everything is bigger in Texas,” it was B.F. Phillips Jr. In horse breeding circles Phillips was a legend, and his Phillips Ranch, where master-planned community Phillips Creek Ranch is now located, was the cornerstone of this success. …
The road to selling a home can be a long one. Learn to improve the value of your home based on your budget with these 30 tips. Article from HGTV.com Home Improvements: Under $100 Tip 1: Spend an Hour With a pro Invite a realtor or interior designer over…
Scoring higher on college entrance exams is all about the prep. College entrance exams. The mere thought can evoke terror in the heart of the most confident student. Fear not, says Varun Tewari, owner of Victory Step Test Prep, an educational company with locations in Dallas and Plano. “The ACT…