If you think it’s too late, think again By Deborah Dobbs, M.A. / Contributor It was February 2006, the week before I delivered my daughter. I was enjoying lunch with my father at Lavendou Bistro, my favorite place. I remember savoring every morsel, as if it was my last meal. I…
Last August, the Collin College Board of Trustees passed a new residential homestead exemption. This is the first year that qualifying Collin County homeowners will benefit from a reduction in taxes from the exemption. The exemption is equal to the greater of $5,000 or a one percent exemption of the…
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is your ally in making North Texas more environmentally friendly. While transit is eco-friendly by nature – taking cars off our congested roadways and reducing harmful greenhouse and air pollutant gases that contribute to air quality problems – DART takes every measure to ensure its…
By Alicia Wanek When it comes to getting kids off to college, the parents and students are usually thinking about very different ways to prepare. Your students are likely thinking about decorating their dorm rooms, getting a good schedule, sorority or fraternity rush, and finding the best places to eat…
By Colin Smith | Contributor You have a child who is finishing high school. Congratulations! Your son or daughter is now legally an adult. Your independent 18-year-old can sign binding legal documents, make health care decisions for themselves, and handle their own money – without you having any say in…
Benefiting the children’s charities of the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation and Heroes Foundation Friday, June 8, 2018, at 7 p.m. (pre-game 6:30) Dr Pepper Ballpark 7300 RoughRiders Trail, Frisco, TX 75034 5 p.m. – The Heroes Special Olympics All-Star Softball Game 7 p.m. – DIRK NOWITZKI’S 2018 HEROES CELEBRITY BASEBALL GAME and FIREWORKS…
Allen, Texas (March 27, 2018) – Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is teaming up with local dog rescue organizations to host “Peace, Love, and Paws” adoption event on Saturday, April 28 from 1 – 5 p.m. on The Green. The event will feature multiple dog rescue groups with pets available for adoption including: Crossed…
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By Deborah Walsh Dobbs, M.A. / Contributor The deadline for this article is tomorrow, and I’ve been too busy to write it. At least I’ve done plenty of research on being busy! I did that while pretending to pay attention at a mandatory (boring) grant workshop and then at the tumbling…