By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Whether your kids are continuing in their current school or are moving to a new school, it’s very likely that they’ll develop a crush on someone this year. If they’re lucky, the feelings will be mutual. According to Dr. Amanda Rose, a developmental psychologist, more than half…
By Culinary.net | Contributor Don’t throw out your seeds after this year’s pumpkin carving. This healthy snack is easy to make at home and a fun project to get the kids involved. Plus, this versatile Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe can be modified with any of your favorite seasonings or spices. Roasted…
By Tricia White Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) celebrated an important milestone with the ceremonial groundbreaking of its new Silver Line Equipment Maintenance Facility on Oct. 24. Speaking to a gathered crowd, DART President and CEO Nadine Lee, told the invited elected officials, federal agency representatives, business executives and DART…
By Lauren Boykin | Contributor North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) announced the honorees who will be recognized at the 2024 Stardust Awards to be held November 2 at the Plano Event Center in Plano, Texas. “We are honored to be able to announce these incredible arts leaders from across North…
By Sandi Schwartz Why do you help others? Yes, it’s the right thing to do – but did you know that it also makes you happier and healthier? It may seem a bit selfish to look at how being kind to others is beneficial to us personally, but the recent science…
By Family Features | Contributor Tom Thousand spent many years helping low-income residents with home repairs. After retirement, he knew he wanted to continue helping people in his free time. He answered the call to serve through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Since 2010, he has volunteered to deliver meals to those in need,…
By eLivingtoday.com | Contributor Get the kids involved with Halloween decorations this year with these easy-to-make “spooky cans” resembling a bat, Frankenstein and a mummy. Spooky Bat 1 soup can 1 paint brush 1 bottle black acrylic paint 1 white fabric marker 1 black foam sheet scissors 1 white foam sheet 1-2 hot glue sticks 1 hot glue…
President and CEO Cathy Barker, Board Chair Julie Gothard, Larry and Karla Steinberg, CFO Steve Brown, Addison Mayor Bruce Arfsten, Joel Litman, and COO Deizel Sarte breaking ground to kick off renovations. By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor Over 300 community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered on Sept. 26 for the groundbreaking…
John Paul II High School, 900 Coit Ave., in Plano, TX will be transformed into a bustling Christmas wonderland marketplace perfect for holiday shopping when the JPIIHS Cardinal Women’s Auxiliary (CWA) hosts its 11th annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 23 from 9am and to 4pm. Over 3,000 guests are expected to…