WEATHERFORD, TX — Dr. Deborah Cron approaches her day with the energy of a 6-year-old, or more accurately, a classroom of 6-year-olds. “I left the house this morning at 5:30,” she smiled, “for a 7:00 a.m. meeting in Dallas and was back in Weatherford in time for a meeting with our school principals.” After […]
I used to wonder why the radio only played songs about guys and gals, falling in love, breaking up and making up. My father used to tell me it was because, “Love makes the world go ’round.” Well, I’ve gone round and round a few times, and found out Daddy was mostly right! When […]
“It’s not about the weight … it’s about the inability to deal with feelings and emotions … about using a bowl of pasta or a pound of M&Ms as a narcotic to stem the pain. That’s what compulsive overeating is.” These anguished words are from a participator on a Web site for eating disorders. […]
MANSFIELD, TX — When it comes to your heart, knowing the warning signs before you have a heart attack could save your life. Symptoms such as chest pain or discomfort in the chest, shortness of breath, or fatigue are the classic symptoms of a heart attack. Outdoors NOW However, you may experience discomfort in […]
BURLESON, TX — Blake Ovard knows how it feels to win. Competing with his dogs in agility, rally, obedience and conformation, training dogs part time and heavily involved in dog rescue, Blake works with the Border Collie Rescue of Texas, Bull Terrier Rescue and Second Time Around Aussie Rescue. Before moving to Burleson two-and-a-half […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — Tired of the same old gardens? Try your hand at different looking beds. They are called theme gardens and can be as large or small as you want, but they all need planning. This month, let’s talk about an herb garden. Some herbs do well in North Texas and others do […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — Many people set goals to save more money to support a comfortable retirement. Even if your retirement seems well into the future, there can be some instant gratification. By opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) before April 18, 2011, you may be able to take advantage of some potential tax benefits […]
RED OAK, TX — Three years ago, Alma Kelty had never heard of Zumba, but now she teaches the dance fitness program six days a week throughout Ellis County. “Zumba is about having fun, and the result of it is exercise,” Alma explained. Alma recently taught a two-day Zumba class to students at Ferris […]
MANSFIELD, TX — Art historians laud muralists for bringing art into the public sphere. Modern muralist, John Stephenson, transports public experiences into the privacy of homes, businesses and churches in Mansfield and the Metroplex. Scenes of well-known heroes — from football players to Walt Disney characters to people straight out of Bible history — […]
ENNIS, TX — Her mother said it best, “I took my daughter to the first grade at Austin Elementary School, and she’s still there!” Indeed, Ennis teacher, Donna Monreal, attended the elementary school as a little girl and now has been teaching at that same school for 30 years. It even gets better. Donna […]
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