Simple lifestyle changes may help improve rest, overall wellness By Carrie Dunlea A good night’s sleep can make all the difference between starting the day energized and focused or dragging through it feeling irritable, distracted and exhausted. Yet for many people,...
Six Sachse High School students were recognized last week by the Garland ISD board of trustees for advancing from state to national competitions. After participating in the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit in Round Rock in February, the students will compete for national...
Dreamy sunsets paint the sky a messy blend of orange and pink, while sweet-smelling grass, pristine mountains and bubbling water surround you. It’s the beginning of summertime – camping season! While there’s nothing wrong with sleeping bags inside a tent, we prefer...
The city has partnered with Four Seasons Markets to bring a monthly farmers and artisans market to the 5th Street District. Beginning 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, the farmers market will be open the second Saturday of the month through October. In addition to...
City officials took action last week to preserve a precious commodity that often goes unnoticed until it is needed. Wholesale treated water is purchased by the city from North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and cities are required to update its plan every five...
Dreamy sunsets paint the sky a messy blend of orange and pink, while sweet-smelling grass, pristine mountains and bubbling water surround you. It’s the beginning of summertime – camping season! While there’s nothing wrong with sleeping bags inside a tent, we prefer...
As a child growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, we had two main grocery stores. Shur-Way and Piggly Wiggly. Or as my dad called it, “Hoggly Woggly.” A trip to the store was like each TV commercial had come to life. Advertising agencies at the time were very good at what...
Dedicated to enhancing the city’s green spaces and environmental sustainability, 237 volunteers from 21 groups made a significant impact on the city’s landscape recently. These devoted individuals showed up for the Arbor Day Jubilee, Saturday, April 6, an event that...
My wife and I are scheduled for an Alaskan cruise in the fall. By all accounts, it’s something to which we should look forward. I’ve been told the same thing about other trips, including a Vegas excursion that included a stay at a strip motel that still had beds that...
