Ingredients: 6 fresh ears of fresh corn in husk ½ cup of sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoon chipotle powder 1 tablespoon of Amplify (optional) by Hardcore Carnivore Juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon of sea salt Pinch of fresh pepper 3-4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1-2 oz crumbled…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “I passed!” I shouted to my parents after completing the driver’s license test. My mom smiled, gave me a hug and said, “I knew you would.” My dad grumbled, “Congrats,” followed by “Now you can get a job since you can drive yourself there.” And…
By Dr. Ricardo Andres Medina-Centeno | Contributor Spring in North Texas is typically peak season for outdoor activities, sports, adventures and playdates. With social distancing restrictions in place, kids are not only participating in less physical activities, but they are also turning to their screens more than ever before. From…
By Jamie Spence Having a pool in your backyard has been a very desirable residential amenity for decades. Maybe you are lucky enough to have one, but it’s looking old and dated, and you’re not very excited about using it this summer. If you want your backyard to feel like…
By Vanita Halliburton | Contributor We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Even though we know better, we sometimes let ourselves believe that other families are faring better in the child-rearing department than we are. We can convince ourselves that…
By Sharon Adams | Contributor Rainbow Days is hosting its first-ever virtual fundraising event on Thursday, June 25, 2020. In the light of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, Rainbow Days unfortunately had to cancel its 23rd annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, which was scheduled to be celebrated in person on…
By Dan Rafter | Contributor The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life throughout the United States. The virus and its fallout, though, has provided opportunities for one group of people: scammers. And a growing scam opportunity? Fake charities. Thieves have long relied on the good intentions of victims, tricking them into…
By Nick Kucholtz | Contributor Last Tuesday, I laced up a pair of dirty tennis shoes and went for a jog around my beloved University of Texas campus. There were no masses of college kids clogging Speedway. No loud buses driving by DKR. No students climbing up the steps in…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor Founded in 1979, The Counseling Place, a Richardson-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides professional and affordable (or free) mental health services, is seeing triple the number of referrals for suicide and assault, and domestic violence has increased by 30 percent. Additionally, anxiety among children…