Each year as November comes around, I am reminded of how fortunate we all are to live in North Texas and in the great state of Texas. But I am equally reminded of the sacrifices made by countless military veterans as they served to preserve our country — our America — so let me express…
We’ve all seen it – on television, in movies, in person. It’s the famous “air kiss.” Most frequently, it’s between two females, but can also be exchanged between a male and a female. Truthfully, it should not be referred to as a kiss since it’s devoid of all traces of affection. It’s simply a greeting. …
Most of us are familiar with the term “old soul,” but how many of us understand what it means? Are there ways to identify these people, and what if you actually live with one? Reetu Ahuja is convinced her 11 year old daughter, Sofia, is an old soul. Furthermore, she insists it’s a pure…
Tinker Federal Credit Union began 80-years ago in Oklahoma on the renowned Tinker Air Force Base. Considering the launch location, it made perfect sense that Tinker FCU’s original focus was on military personnel who, in turn, became the organization’s initial membership/owners. Eighty years down the road, Tinker is the largest federal credit union in Oklahoma…
LINCOLN SNYDER’S SUNSHINE EXTERIORS It’s difficult to believe that Lincoln Snyder, 18, doesn’t have entrepreneurship DNA embedded deeply in his genes. He, however, insists his attitude and aptitude for business stems from being surrounded by hard-working family members. His father is the vice president of a cable company, and his mom is a nurse. Lincoln,…
There may be times when the United States Post Office runs a bit late with its deliveries, leaving customers nervously waiting. That, however, was not the case with postman Ian Burke and a 70-pound German Shepherd and Border Collie mix named Floyd. The story began three years ago when Ian was working his familiar Denton…
Shelters across the nation are overcrowded, crammed full with strays, with 60 percent picked up by animal control officers and 29 percent of pets being surrendered by their owners. The most common and endlessly repeated “reasons” for surrender include moving and can’t take the pet, working more and no time for the dog or cat,…
Call it whatever makes you comfortable. Some use “climate change.” Others call it a “phase” or a “cyclical warming trend.” We can disagree on a name, but most of us can agree Texas summers are getting hotter, and that heat is causing a variety of problems ranging from economic to environmental to depletion of natural…
Established in 1910, Scouting America (the new name for Boy Scouts of America as of this year) is a prominent part of local, national, and international landscapes across the planet. The designation of Eagle Scout is the highest level a Scout can attain. While the numbers vary from one source to another, only 4-5 percent…
Hearts for Homes is our Non-profit of the Month for April 2025 Susan Frank saw a very clear and precise picture of Hearts for Homes in 1986. It wasn’t on a piece of paper but in a flash that came from her heart and soul. It gave her advance notice that her life would be…