The State Fair of Texas is bringing one of its most beloved traditions to a historic Fair Park venue, as the Chevrolet® Main Stage moves inside Fair Park Coliseum for the 2026 State Fair. The new location will offer fairgoers an indoor, concert-style experience while continuing to provide what guests have…
By Tricia White | Managing Editor Y’all aboard for Stars, Stripes and Savings! The State Fair is back and so is the best way to get there: DART! You’ll spend more time enjoying the fair and less time getting there. From fried food and live music to football games and…
By: Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “I want to be on the honor roll,” said the student. “That sounds like a great goal. Let’s talk about how to achieve it,” I said. When I was a guidance counselor, I helped students create and achieve their goals. Setting goals are important because…
By Juliette Coulter | Guest Contributor Texas Woman’s University (TWU) will celebrate its 125th anniversary at the State Fair of Texas with “Blazing New Trails: 125 Years of Texas Woman’s University,” a special exhibition exploring more than a century of women’s leadership, achievement and expanding opportunity in Texas and beyond. The exhibit…
Fall is making a statement this season—and it’s anything but predictable. Think rich, saturated color, luxe textures, romantic details, playful prints and accessories that bring a little personality to every look. Whether you’re drawn to deep burgundy and chocolate or ready to embrace chartreuse and hot pink, there’s plenty to…
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…