By Family Features | Contributor Schedules filling up with events and celebrations, vacation planning in full effect and mile-high to-do lists can only mean one thing: summer is in full swing. While summer brings plenty of fun, it can also lead to feeling disorganized and overwhelmed without the structure of…
By Mercedes Korngut / Small Bits of Happiness Many of us struggle with falling asleep from time to time. The stress or chaos from our day can make it difficult to unwind. However, when we take a moment to think positive thoughts before going to sleep, we sleep better 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 Cheryl Maguire | Contributor I’m a frugal germaphobe so I’m always looking for new ways to save money buying cleaning products. Since I’m also a mom to three children, there is always a spill or mess to clean. A bonus is that many of these cost saving options are…
This season, Texas watermelons are high quality and prices are lower for shoppers. So now is a great time to enjoy this refreshing, healthy fruit. An expert shares how watermelon sweetness is measured and how to spot the best one at the store or farmers market. Sweetness that is off the charts Watermelon sweetness…
The State Fair of Texas concessionaires are off to the races with an exciting new lineup of edible innovations debuting this fall. The semi-finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, have been revealed—and this year’s contenders are sure to satisfy every sweet tooth, savory craving,…
Article courtesy of DART / Contributor You don’t need to leave town to have an adventure. DART helps you discover the local institutions and off-the-beaten-path destinations that give neighborhoods their flavor. Download the GoPass® app; pick a DART station — and start exploring! Here are just a handful of choices. There…
By Brad Greer, CEO, DrySee | Contributor As summer temperatures rise and humidity makes it swampy outside, families will also be looking to local waterways and swimming pools to cool off and have some fun. Summer water safety includes more than not jumping into shallow water and having an adult on…
The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund supports relief and rebuilding efforts after the flood of July 4, 2025. Kerr County, Texas, is currently in a local state of disaster, due to extreme, life-threatening flooding that occurred overnight from heavy rains that fell Thursday, July 3, and overnight into Friday, July…