By GLF Editors In a major step toward transforming Fair Park and advancing the Community Park in South Dallas, Fair Park First announced a $3 million appropriation from the State of Texas. This powerful investment — secured during the 2025 Legislative Session and led by Representative Venton Jones and Senator…
By Family Features | Contributor When someone you know loses a loved one, finding the right words can be difficult. A bit of compassion goes a long way and knowing the right thing to say matters. According to funeral professionals who guide families through loss daily, the approach matters. Here…
By Danielle Shermer | Contributor The four-time Broadway World Dallas and multiple Column Award-winning NTPA Repertory Theatre announced the cast of its upcoming summer production of Footloose, opening August 1st in the Rodenbaugh Theatre at the Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W. Park Blvd, in Plano, Texas. This high-energy production concludes…
By Anna Clare Payne | Contributor The 2025 Chi Omega Christmas Market Co-Chairs Karen Hunt, Debbie Lang and Nancy Woodall recently revealed the beneficiaries of the 48th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market (COCM), which will be held September 24-27, 2025, at Dallas Market Hall. COCM will grant critical funding for beneficiaries in key focus areas…
By Family Features | Contributor Schedules filling up with events and celebrations, vacation planning in full effect and mile-high to-do lists can only mean one thing: summer is in full swing. While summer brings plenty of fun, it can also lead to feeling disorganized and overwhelmed without the structure of…
By Mercedes Korngut / Small Bits of Happiness Many of us struggle with falling asleep from time to time. The stress or chaos from our day can make it difficult to unwind. However, when we take a moment to think positive thoughts before going to sleep, we sleep better and…
By: Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “I want to be on the honor roll,” said the student. “That sounds like a great goal. Let’s talk about how to achieve it,” I said. When I was a guidance counselor, I helped students create and achieve their goals. Setting goals are important because…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor I’m a frugal germaphobe so I’m always looking for new ways to save money buying cleaning products. Since I’m also a mom to three children, there is always a spill or mess to clean. A bonus is that many of these cost saving options are…
This season, Texas watermelons are high quality and prices are lower for shoppers. So now is a great time to enjoy this refreshing, healthy fruit. An expert shares how watermelon sweetness is measured and how to spot the best one at the store or farmers market. Sweetness that is off the charts Watermelon sweetness…