By Deb Silverthorn Hallie Bea Barnard was just five pounds at birth and at 13 months old a blood test provided a diagnosis of Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA). Now at 10 years old, she is fierce and to see her playing piano or selling Girl Scout cookies, you wouldn’t know that she…
By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Publisher, Good Life Family Magazine When I moved each of my three children to college, to new cities for internships or for a new job, I especially enjoyed the one-on-one time together in the car. On the drive we talked about their future, their passions, and…
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The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) held its annual Business Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, August 21 at the Lakewood Country Club. Over 20 excellent nominations were received and it was difficult to choose from all of the submissions. Five award winners were chosen: Jeb Hensarling Business of the Year…
Watters Creek, the hub of Allen’s ever-growing community, is the go-to destination to shop, dine, enjoy entertainment and partake in community festivities—in a naturally inspired resort-style center. Embrace the energy of the new season and whatever is coming your way. With a mix of national retailers and locally-owned boutiques, you will surely…
Whether you are shopping, attending a sporting event, hitting the links or chilling out with your family, Allen, Texas is easy to get to and even easier to explore. Here are some highlights. Allen EAGLES FOOTBALL In a state that often boasts about size, no town does big bigger than…
The final countdown to who will win one of the most coveted titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas partnered with Vistaprint to present the 14th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards food competition. On Sunday, August 26, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste –…
As suicide attempts rise, resources give hope to teens By Angelica Ramirez | Contributor One day at a local school, an eighth-grade student walked up to Vanita Halliburton and silently handed her a folded piece of paper. Halliburton, co-founder of Grant Halliburton Foundation, had just presented a program on suicide…
Ah, the dog days of summer in Dallas! If you have escaped the heat or if you are floating in a warm pool, these reads are sizzling. By Andrea Peskind Katz | Contributor 1| Escape To the Past The Banker’s Wife by Cristina Alger The Banker’s Wife is a high-stakes thriller…