“We must recognize that we’re all part of a web of life around the world.” Senator Gaylord Nelson Earth Day, April 22, is commonly known as a day when people will plant trees or recycle their plastic bottles instead of throwing them in a bin. But there’s so much more history behind this beautiful day!…
A frosty night chilled by a biting wind greeted this year’s annual Boots & Bling Daddy/Daughter Dance held on February 17 at the Global Sphere Center in Corinth. At first glance, it was unclear if the shivers coming from the precious little gems escorted by their fathers were due to the wind’s icy fingers or…
On the momentous day of April 8, 2024, the world will be treated to a captivating celestial event — a total solar eclipse that promises to be a visual extravaganza. The anticipation is building as people across North America prepare to witness the extraordinary phenomenon, which occurs when the Moon casts its shadow directly onto…
National Fun Days have become a pretty popular phenomenon in recent years. From National Sibling Day to National Pet Day, there’s a National Fun Day for every occasion, especially love. Now it goes without saying that love should be celebrated every single day, not just on special occasions, but sometimes it’s just nice to have…
New beginnings deserve something special as evidenced by the Argyle Youth Baseball Program. Billy Bishop, who took over as president about seven months ago with the goal of improving the program, has organized the first-ever Argyle Youth Opening Festival. It will take place March 23 from 9am-noon at Unity Park. “The festival is aimed at unifying…
The Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce was engulfed by elegance as it rang in 2024 with its Annual Awards Luncheon held on January 10, on the beautiful grounds of The Olana wedding venue in Hickory Creek. Frost Bank was the title sponsor of the sold-out event recognizing the recipients of the Chamber’s prestigious awards for 2023, and January’s Teacher…
Recently, we were grateful for the opportunity to recognize Scouts Victoria Myers and Nathan Danforth during Denton County Commissioners Court for their contributions to recent restoration efforts at the historic Black Champion-Macedonia Cemetery in Lewisville. Victoria is a senior at Townview School for the Talented and Gifted in Dallas and is a Girl Scout on…
Let’s face it, most people simply throw their pumpkins away in the trash and think there’s no other option. Good thing former Argyle resident Addison Smith and current Flower Mound apartment dweller Trae Atchison have come up with an alternative Called the Riverwalk Pumpkin Drop, they have spent the day after Thanksgiving through the following…
In keeping with our own tradition, we are continuing the 12 Days of Gratitude message, changed up a bit from the 12 Days of Christmas poetic style. With this bit of reflection, gratitude, and giving thanks, we hope it will spur others to come up with a list of things for which they are grateful…
The holidays are fast approaching, which means “‘tis the season” … for year-end charitable giving. There are many nonprofits that are deserving and greatly need your charitable contribution. How do you decide who to bless with a financial contribution during this season? I have worked in a variety of roles throughout the region and country…