Imagine being part of a group where only women are allowed. No kids, no husband, no pets. Your only responsibility is for yourself – and making sure you have fun! Sure, there’s a caveat. You must be willing to commune with nature as you fraternize with a group of...
WHS grad sets stage for theatre career
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...
Clever kitchen upgrades
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...
Living for Zachary
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...
Love Stories
Ordinary people, extraordinary love stories. Whether you’re 14 or 40, some couples have a knack for finding ever-lasting love. Last week we asked our readers to let us know if they had a love story to share and they did. Here’s a few that might give you hope and put a...
Choose wisely when selecting Valentine gifts
As the clock ticks down to Valentine’s Day, the pressure is on to find the ideal gift. While some sweethearts may provide some clues to help with Valentine’s Day shopping, many gift-givers are on their own. The National Retail Federation predicts that, in 2019,...
Fitness is easy, convenient, affordable at Wylie Rec
Don’t waste another minute beating yourself up if you are falling a bit short of your resolution to work out, stay healthy and feel great. Wylie Recreation Center is close to home, inexpensive and features myriad activities and amenities that make it easy to get back...
Organize and declutter room-by-room
Getting organized is a popular New Year’s resolution. Clutter can be a major source of stress that affects how individuals feel about their spaces. Psychology Today indicates messy homes and work spaces can contribute to feelings of helplessness, anxiety and...
Violin maker carries on family craft
Wylie resident Danny Senkow may not live long enough to see his family name enter the annals of famous violin makers, but that does not deter him from continuing a craft spanning 80 years over two generations. Senkow explained that it could be 100 years before he or...