By Family Features | Contributor Between school, work and entertainment, there are times when screens can seem like a pervasive part of modern life. For all the positive aspects of technology, there can also be a desire for children to have stretches of unplugged learning and participate in educational activities…
With more than 100 days until the 2023 State Fair of Texas, our 55-foot-tall cowboy is looking to hire thousands of seasonal Tex Team members to welcome the masses to the most Texan place on Earth. Known for celebrating all things Texan, seasonal team members are essential to greeting fairgoers…
By Family Features | Contributor Gatherings in the summer sun are all about easy, convenient recipes combined with the joy warm weather brings. Spend those special occasions with those you love most and make this summer one to remember with flatbreads, sliders and sweet treats for all to share. Summery…
By Lauren Boykin | NTPA, Contributor The award-winning North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre announced their lineup for the 2023 Plano Summer Musicals Series, including two exciting Broadway musicals sure to entice audiences, Grease performing June 16-25 and Pippin performing July 28-August 6 at Willow Bend Center of the Arts. Package tickets are available now…
By Tricia White Sophia Wilson, an 8th grade student at Charles M. Blalack Middle School in Carrollton, is this year’s Best of Show winner in Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) annual Student Art Contest. Sophia’s artwork, based on this year’s theme “Go here. Go there. Go everywhere.” gave students from kindergarten…
Celebrate National Pet Month with your pet’s favorite toys, treats and activities By Family Features | Contributor May is National Pet Month, making it a “purr-fect” time for families to spoil their furry family members. Americans are no strangers to spending money on their pets, though. In fact, pet parents…
Family Impact | Contributor Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 1/4 cup tequila or white vinegar 2 teaspoons lime zest 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper canned in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce 1 1/2 pounds…
By Family Features | Contributor Research shows anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical health and may even increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. In fact, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, identified a strong…
By Janeen Lewis | Contributor Pairing books with movies is an easy way to keep kids reading during summer when learning losses can occur. While parents usually want their children to limit screen time, the silver screen may be the exception that encourages kids to read. This summer, make movies,…