By Tricia White Even if you’re sticking around town this summer, you can still make it memorable by exploring North Texas on DART. Your family will find fun on board and off as you discover great destinations located near rail stations and bus stops across the DART Service Area. Your vacation starts the minute…
By Christina Katz These days my teenage daughter cheerfully refers to herself as an ambivert, meaning a person who possesses both introvert and extrovert qualities. But this was not always the case. When she was an infant and a toddler, my daughter was highly sensitive and shied away from strangers,…
Celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day with this local favorite! Ingredients 1 Qt Heavy Cream 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese 1 Cup Smoked Gouda (grated) Salt (to taste) Black Pepper (to taste) 1 TSP Thyme (dry) 1/2 LB Ham (chopped) 5 Cups Macaroni (cooked) 1 TBS White Truffle Oil Preparation Bring…
The award-winning North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre is proud to announce their cast for The Spongebob Musical, part of the Plano Summer Musical Series, performing July 15-24 at the Rodenbaugh Theatre at Willow Bend Center of the Arts. Dive under the sea to the world of Bikini Bottom to see…
Nadia Nesich, a 7th grade student at Pegasus School of Liberal Arts & Sciences in Dallas, is this year’s Best of Show winner in Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) annual Student Art Contest. Nadia’s artwork, based on this year’s theme “DART’s New Bus Network: Simpler. Better. Faster. Easier!”, asked young artists…
By Family Features | Contributor Extreme temperatures and booming sounds can have big impacts on pets. With record-breaking heat across much of the nation, the experts at Freshpet are helping pet parents with these tips to help keep their pets healthy and safe this summer. Heat Heat stroke can occur quickly…
By Deborah Walsh Dobbs, M.A. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my fifty-two years is the value of good relationships. Even though I prefer to stay home, and I socialize in short bursts, I hold tight to my healthy connections with other humans. I try to avoid things…
Hot Diggity! We’re looking for pooch pictures that showcase your precious pet enjoying the “Dog Days of Summer!” Think you’ve got the winning photo? Post it on Instagram or Facebook by July 30, 2022 for your chance to win some great prizes for you and your ‘best friend.’ HOW TO…
By Family Features Summer brings sunshine and plenty of exciting opportunities to head outdoors for fun with family and friends. While those joyous moments make the season special, all that sun exposure can wreak havoc on the skin without the proper precautions. Whether you’re dining outdoors, going for a swim,…