Despite the COVID-19 pan­demic, families are still finding ways to make the most of un­usual schedules to plan a get­away. With more flexible work and school arrangements, many families are embracing the idea of a “flexcation,” an emerging travel trend where families...

Between sheltering-in-place, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this fall. Consider these tips from the experts at KinderCare to help you emotionally prepare your children to return to...

As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with everyone come to an end. Some dogs and cats handle routine changes easily. For oth­ers, a routine change at...

Now in its third year of growth, 5 Loaves Food Pan­try’s community has blos­somed into a success. North Pointe Church of Christ donated the land it sits on – right next to 5 Loaves – Home Depot built the gar­den and Sachse Lions Club works it. Everything har­vested...

Although the Wylie High School Pirates were not the inspiration for a business ven­ture several years ago, the pirate ship that houses Skal­lywags snow cone stand down the road from the school cam­pus is a natural fit. The Wylie ship named Hal­ey Marie, at 2771 FM...

Summertime is sipping an ice-cold strawberry margari­ta. It’s wearing a brand-new swimsuit and a perfectly floppy straw hat. It’s relaxing in cold water while the hot Texas sun beats down on you. It’s making memories that will last all year! But this year,...

In a network of barns lo­cated on 50 acres on Coun­try Club Road in far north Wylie, horses and humans have been symbiotic for 35 years. Under the direction of own­er and head trainer Kai Handt, North Texas Equestrian Center has earned a reputation as one of the...