Simple tips to make Thanksgiving dinner easy, elegant — and enjoyable By Carrie Dunlea If your name is on the Thanksgiving invitation this year, take a deep breath and relax. Hosting doesn’t have to mean spending the entire week in the kitchen or maxing out …
Meet Astro, our November Pet of the Month, and a five-year-old lab mix whose heart is as big as his paws. This lovable cuddle bug is equal parts playful sprinter and snuggle champion, always ready for a game of fetch or a cozy nap by …
Halloween Crafts Kids Will Love By Carrie Dunlea Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy. For kids, it’s also a chance to get creative, let their imaginations run wild, and make something fun with their own hands. Parents and teachers know that holiday crafts do …
Cheat Day Cheesy Potatoes | Serves 4 to 6 These cheesy potatoes are a success every time I make them. They are so soft and cheesy and the perfect side dish for any meal. I remember the first time I whipped this recipe up; I …
Local artists prove passion projects can shine just as bright as day jobs By Sonia Duggan Creativity doesn’t always come from full-time artists. Sometimes, it’s born in garages, home studios or weekend workshops. For Jamaison Schuler, Mark Hernandez and Matt Beal, their craft began as …
By Carrie Dunlea People love to explore the uncanny and unexplained as Halloween draws near. One way to do so is by visiting some of the purportedly haunted places around the world that also happen to be spectacularly beautiful. Not only is it a great …
Lakeside Ambucs — inspiring mobility and independence By Whitney Alswede You could say Ariyan Braddy is a celebrity at her Garland ISD elementary school. The 10-year-old’s genuine warmth and contagious spirit touch the lives of everyone she meets, her mother, Nicole Braddy, said. “She just …
Drill team celebrates 20 years of precision, pageantry and sisterhood By Sonia Duggan When the lights come up and the announcer’s voice echoes across the rodeo grounds, the crowd settles in for a night of thrills—bulls bucking, broncs twisting, cowboys hanging on for eight hopeful …
By Sydni Ellis Hazy orange and pink light spreads like fire across the early morning sky as the sun slowly rises above the clouds. A late-summer sunrise is such a beautiful experience — especially since 6:30 a.m. is practically the only time you can comfortably …
Ginger n’ Spice Bubbling Blueberry Pie | Serves 8 Crust 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed (¼-inch-thick cubes) ½ cup chilled all-vegetable shortening 3 ½ tablespoons ice water ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 egg white, whisked …