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How Much Does a Funeral Cost?
By Rick Allen As a funeral director, I am often asked, “How much does a funeral cost?” Without trying to appear as if I am avoiding the question, I typically will follow up with, “What […]
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Volunteering Serves our Heart and Helps Others
By Tamera Whitlow, LVN, USAF Volunteers! When I hear the word, it reminds me of a family. People doing things that benefit others, unconditionally, with a smile on their faces. Each day, somewhere, volunteers give […]
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Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard!®
By Brenda LinzagPhotography by EM Corporate Are you going through a hard divorce? A hard divorce is if your spouse has threatened to ruin you financially, take your kids away from you, and make your […]
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Built to Last: Plyler Construction celebrates 60 years in Sherman
By Sondra Barr As David Plyler embarks on a fresh term as mayor of Sherman, he does so with another significant accomplishment under his belt. President of Plyler Construction, he’s leading the company his grandfather […]
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Home Sweet Home: Chip & Joanna Gaines
Chip & Joanna Gaines put family first while building a lifestyle empire in Texas. By Sondra Barr In small town Waco, Texas, Chip and Joanna Gaines are hometown royalty. Since the launch of their show […]
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Senior driving safety: when is it time to put down the keys?
By Sara Coleman Older individuals often find themselves dealing with more health issues, including physical and mental ones, which may prevent them from driving to the best of their ability. Health issues may range from […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Retirement Income Planning
Those of you inching closer to retirement are probably wondering how your golden years will work from a financial standpoint. This is a natural curiosity, as you will one day need to replicate your income […]
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Cole Hauser: Breakout Star of Yellowstone
Ranch Hand: Yellowstone’s Cole Hauser brings heart and soul to cowboy role. By Sondra Barr When Cole Hauser ambled in to his first scene in the Paramount series Yellowstone, it took more than a few […]
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Suddenly Sherman – How a Sleepy Texas Town Became DFW’s High-Tech Hub
Gradually, then Suddenly, Sherman becomes the latest Lone Star State boomtown By Nate Strauch For most of the last 175 years, the eyes of Texas have rarely, if ever, wandered north of Dallas. In fact, […]
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Dr. Gregory D. Roberts: Transforming Self Esteem
By Pamela Hammonds We inherit some great characteristics from our ancestors. A sense of humor. A strong work ethic. Maybe even features such as high cheekbones and expressive eyes. But sometimes we also receive Dad’s […]