Pictures of trash on beaches, a whale found with a belly full of garbage and turtles with plastic straws up their nose are no laughing matter. They are all just a tiny snapshot of reality today. The impact of the world’s overuse of plastic is causing havoc on the...
Many communities and civic organizations in northeastern Collin County and parts of Dallas County have planned Easter activities that will keep parents, children, and sometimes dogs, hopping over the next two weeks. The events listed below offer plenty of candy, fresh...
If you’ve watched many cooking shows or like to frequent the finest restaurants you can afford, then you likely already know what a difference truly fresh food can make. Not only is it a treat for your taste buds but it’s also optimal for your health. When it comes to...
Many homeowners feel pools or spas are must-have features as they attempt to turn their homes in their own personal oases. The decision to get a pool or a hot tub is not one to take lightly. Significant purchases, pools and/or spas can affect the value of a home and...
Music is power. It can lift spirits, reduce stress, improve memory, ease pain and even improve physical health and well-being. Next weekend, 51-year-old James Michael McLester hopes to harness that power, along with his passion, and turn it into a profitable...
Spring is the perfect time of year to break away from everyday life for a journey to a new destination. Across the country, the climate tends to be moderate, so you can take in a wide range of activities for a fun-filled getaway. One challenge of planning a trip is...
Wylie native Jacob Hemsath isn’t waiting around for a miraculous offer – he’s making his dreams come true himself. Although he graduated college less than a year ago, his professional theatre career is already well underway: he has been cast in five shows since summer...
For avid cooks, seasoned hosts and busy families, the kitchen is likely the center of daily life and a place where both form and function are of the utmost importance. This high-traffic space generally influences the design of the rest of the house, especially if the...
The date of April 2, 2009 is seared into Karen Schrah’s brain, as it would be for any parent who underwent what she did that day. That afternoon, her son, Zachary, a sophomore at Clark High School, was taking part in spring football practice at Plano East, where he...
