Zion National Park, Danika Perkinson/Unsplash As the days grow longer and the school year winds down, families everywhere begin to anticipate the joys of summer vacation. Planning ahead can mean the difference between a rushed, last-minute trip and a thoughtfully...
By Abby Cole Special Contributor As a 13-year yoga student, I’ve found myself planking with a toddler as added resistance and receiving dog kisses while practicing my headstand balance. This may seem a little unexpected when trying to create a relaxing yoga...
By Jennifer M. Aguilar This time of year most families enjoy gathering together to deck the halls, so that when Christmas Day rolls around they can celebrate the holiday in style. But few matriarchs put as much care into their decorating as Karen Marshall, who has...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Wylie residents are invited to visit City Hall this week and next to view office decorations crafted for the Employee Hallway Holiday Explosion and open house. Hallways are festively decorated in holiday themes that...
By Melinda Myers It’s time to break out the seeds and potting mix to start your garden plants indoors. It’s a great way to keep your green thumb in shape over winter. Plus, you’ll save money, increase your variety of plants and jump start the growing season when you...
Host friends, family without all the hassle Hosting family and friends for an extended period at your home for the holidays is a tall task. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that during the Christmas/New Year holiday period, the number of long-distance...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] Bella Fenoglio will participate in her first pageant later this month in Houston. However, the Nov. 26 Miss Teen Texas event will not only be a competitive one, but also an opportunity for Bella, 14, to educate...
INGREDIENTS 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped green bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (15 ounces each) mild red beans in chili sauce, undrained 1 teaspoon ground cumin...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Skills he learned as a combat radio relay operator, in training and on the front lines in the Korean War, helped shape the future for William “Bill” Henry of Seis Lagos who pursued a successful career in electronics...
