Will you be ready?

By Nancy Black Fifteen. That’s how many people I know who died last year. Remarkably, only one was from COVID-19, the coronavirus, which disrupted all of our lives in the year 2020 and has killed more than 300,000 of our fellow Americans so far.  A few of my friends were old, and some might say […]

‘Renewal’ garden’s theme for 2021

‘Renewal’ garden’s theme for 2021

It’s time to leave 2020 behind and look forward to a new year! To kick off 2021 and encourage people to enjoy the gardens and the outdoors, the Dallas Arboretum is offering $5 general admission beginning January 2 for the entire month. Dave Forehand, Dallas Arboretum’s vice president of gardens, said: “The theme of this […]

Educator’s efforts bring happiness

Educator’s efforts bring happiness

Rosa Yabur Holguin (pictured) is combining her teaching talents and her Instagram following to brighten up the holidays for dozens of children in Dallas. Holguin has been a Dallas ISD educator for the last four years and is currently teaching at a Dallas ISD Pre-K Partner Site called For Keep’s Sake Learning Center. “Ms. Holguin […]

Savings accounts for cats and dogs? Yes!

Savings accounts for cats and dogs? Yes!

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Lose weight. Exercise more. Save money. Floss more often. Many new year’s resolutions also apply to your pets’ health and well-being. As you’re thinking about the changes you plan to make in 2021, consider adding a few of these pet-related goals to your list. I’m repeating two of the 12 wellness […]

Football team makes history with new title

Football team makes history with new title

By Jacqui Nickell The Lakehill Warrior football team completed an undefeated season by defeating Allen Academy 42-34 in the TAPPS Six-Man Division II State Championship game Friday afternoon at Midway ISD Panther Stadium in Hewitt, Texas. The Warriors jumped out to a strong start with senior running back Ryan Henry scoring the first touchdown of […]

Juanita Smith (Mrs. C. A. Smith)

Juanita Smith (Mrs. C. A. Smith)

“She believed in the power of Prayer.” Juanita Smith (Mrs. C.A. Smith) has graduated to Heaven at age 94. Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, came to her bed and she reached out to take his hand on Dec. 15, 2020. He surely said, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” and took her home to […]

Chocolate Peppermint Pie

Chocolate Peppermint Pie

2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips 3 cups heavy cream, divided 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup finely ground starlight mints (about 30) 1 prepared chocolate cookie pie crust 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups cream until bubbling around the edges. Pour over chocolate and […]

Restaurants ready to ring in new year

Restaurants ready to ring in new year

By Ariana Hajibashi The hardest part of New Year’s Eve is deciding where to celebrate or how to celebrate this year. But Shell Shack has solved that problem for you by hosting a fun and safe party at all their locations. There’s no cover to get in, but there will be plenty of food and […]

Center announces LGBTQ senior housing

Center announces LGBTQ senior housing

By Jennifer Collins To meet the growing demand for affordable housing and care and services for the aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) population in the Dallas community, Resource Center has launched a $4M capital campaign for the construction of LGBTQ-friendly affordable senior housing.  The campaign is led by community advocates Lynn McBee […]