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Donovan Interviewed a Dozen Paratroopers About Pivotal WWII Battle
I recently met longtime local literary agent and author James Donovan near his office on SMU Boulevard to discuss his fascinating and exhaustively-researched new book Nothing But Courage.
Horsepower Meets Flower Power at The Dallas Arboretum
From gleaming chrome to polished wooden dashboards, the Classic Chassis Car Show was a nostalgic journey through automotive history, offering dads and their kids a chance to admire the mechanical marvels up close during the annual Father's Day Family Fun Weekend.
Inside the Cause
‘Strong Like a Mother’ Campaign Nurtures Moms in Recovery
Nexus Program takes compassionate approach to keeping families together
Now Showing: Discontentment With The Fate of Film Watching
A perfect storm of streaming, the pandemic, and a glut of superhero movies has killed movie going.
Navy Ensign Takes Highland Park Values to the Skies
U.S. Navy Ensign Madison Applewhite credits her hometown Highland Park for teaching her the values she uses now to learn the skills aviators need to fly missions around the world.
Smooth Moves
With Texas recognized at No. 2 (behind Florida) for wealthy new residents, business in the luxury moving business is on the rise.
Travel: Spectacular Sphere Summons Dallasites to Vegas Again
It seemed like Vegas had all that entertainment had to offer until an enormous spherical sensation captured the attention of luxury Las Vegas travelers in need of a fantastic new fix.
Flower Planting Benefits Memory Care Patients
A little gardening makes a huge difference, delivering a harvest of engaging activity and calming social interactions for those in memory care.
Candy Cane Christmas Cookies Satisfy Our Inner Child
Christy Rost: Carefully nestled between layers of parchment paper in decorative tins or stacked in transparent cellophane sacs tied with curling ribbon, these gifts are always greeted with smiles and joy.
Do You Want to Avoid Raising a Narcissist?
There is a good chance you have wondered if someone you know is a narcissist. You may also have wondered if the child down the street is a narcissist.
Creativity a Common Thread For Dallas Area Fiber Artists
Quilters, weavers, and seamstresses showed off their work during the 53rd annual show of the Dallas Area Fiber Artists, held this summer at CC Young Senior Living.
Dallas Nonprofit Agencies Weave Safety Net of Support for Caregivers
In the quiet corners of countless households, unsung heroes carry out a selfless act of compassion: caring for their loved ones.
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Postcard from Hell, Grand Cayman
A decade of friendship that began at Highland Park United Methodist Church inspired a celebratory trip to Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands earlier this summer.
Aiding Animals
Mars Petcare is working with nearby providers on a national healthcare initiative to discover and implement early detection technology and preventative care for dogs and cats.
A Fatherly Conversation at the Bush Center
While Troy Aikman is known as a three-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, WFAA sports anchor Joe Trahan hoped to explore other facets of the retired Dallas Cowboy’s life.
Mother, Daughter Make Linzer Tarts For All Kinds of Sweethearts
I always bake heart-shaped cookies to give to family and friends on Valentine’s Day.
A Culinary Journey to Southern France
"Memories of past travels are as near as my kitchen, where I recreate the flavors I experienced while touring."
See what Christy Rost has cooked up.
(Read time: 6.1 minutes)
Tips For Decorating With Plants
Any home will benefit from a few well-placed plants, whether they’re live or faux.
(Read time: 2.5 minutes)
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Cheeky Beaches Need Sunscreen
Summer may have meant a chance to vacation finally, but that doesn't mean you should forget to cover your assets. (Read time: 3 minutes)
Six Degrees of Separation: The Culinary Version
If you lived here in 2002 and were old enough to drink, chances are you found yourself at Hotel Zaza, head swiveling, looking for Kato Kaelin or your future ex-spouse.