Article Courtesy of American Heart Association Here are six simple strategies to help your meals go further: 1. Double the recipe. There can be a lot of prep work involved in some recipes, so make it count. Making twice as much doesn’t usually take twice the time. Make a double…
By Jeff Smith, NTFB | Contributor As the federal government shutdown continues, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is preparing for a growing demand for food assistance across the region. The organization is working closely with its network of more than 500 food pantries and community partners to ensure families…
By Family Features | Contributor American teens are preparing for a workforce shaped by AI, new approaches to education and economic uncertainty. While challenges are real, optimism remains high. In fact, 94% of teens said they are optimistic about their future careers, reflecting a strong sense of hope and ambition,…
North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) proudly announces the creation of the first regional Musical Theatre Orchestra in North Texas, expanding its commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities in performing arts. Senior Music Director Preston Page has been named Artistic Director of this new flagship live music program, the NTPA Musical…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com We all feel lonely sometimes. Even in a room filled with people, we can feel alone, misunderstood, or overlooked. Perhaps you’re simply not connecting with people at school, work, or extracurriculars; going through something others can’t relate to, understand or even…
By Gina Rich | Contributor When my children began showing an interest in scary movies, I wasn’t surprised. According to a 2025 study in Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 93% of kids enjoy recreational fear activities, or activities that provide a mix of fear and enjoyment. Examples might include walking…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 19-25 this year, an excellent occasion to consider what parents can do to help their teens stay safe behind the wheel. Parents often like to supplement their teens’ official driving lessons with their own lessons, and that’s…
Article courtesy of American Heart Association Taking just a few minutes to make a home-cooked dinner for yourself can be more deliciously satisfying — and healthier — than microwaving frozen dinners night after night. And it can be done without a lot of cleanup afterward. The key is to have…
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has welcomed the first two buses of its new 476-bus fleet, marking a major milestone in DART Transform—a comprehensive modernization program designed to improve the customer experience across the entire transit network. The new buses represent one of the first visible elements of DART Transform,…