Scenic views abound as you travel through the Canadian Rockies by rail. Traveling used to be such a formal event. In the golden age of rail, gentlemen wore fresh-pressed suits and ladies tied silk scarves neatly under their chins as they bought tickets to faraway...
Hope’s Gate opens new doors for orphans, at-risk youth Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Wylie on the “other” side of Ballard Avenue is a store where profits earned are used to give hope to orphans and break the cycle of exploitation for victims of human...
As a child, you knew dad would be thrilled with whatever card or sculpture your creative mind could conjure. As an adult, you can still give him a homemade gift for Father’s Day, but with a grown-up twist he can appreciate just as much. Almost nothing beats a savory...
Tour the nation’s top spots, honor America’s freedom this summer If the thought of Fourth of July approaching makes you want to explore America’s history a bit more this summer, there are plenty of opportunities. Grab your kids, spouse or friend and pack your red,...
From dark and moody to vibrant and bold, colorful design is gaining favor among homeowners ditching safe, neutral palettes to create more daring, dramatic spaces. Decorating with deeply saturated colors can be intimidating. Explore these ideas to welcome more bold...
Nortex Wholesale Nursery still prospering after 47 years Long before Wylie became a sea of suburban growth, land was plentiful, and so were opportunities. It was 1972 when Jon Pinkus took a chance and purchased land to start a growing center. Since then, Nortex...
Marylin Parsley is described by her daughter as a glittery person who wears a crown and sparkly jewelry every day and loves having her fingernails painted purple. On Mother’s Day, Lori Aden and her sister Sheila Parsley will visit their 77-year-old mom and bring her...
Make your next fiesta one to remember with colorful decor, festive touches and, perhaps most importantly, unique and mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for seconds. To achieve the ideal flavors of a fiesta done right, try bringing something new to the table...
Every April for the past 8-10 years, Lisa Henry-Weaver has tinted her hair blue and painted her nails a broad spectrum of colors. While some people might wonder if she’s having a mid-life crisis, she’s not. She is simply making a statement to raise Autism Awareness....
