The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has announced the honorees of its Great Contributors Gala fundraising event on December 5: Phyllis and Tom McCasland, Sue Ringle (posthumous) and Carolyn and Al Olson. A champagne reception and silent auction starts at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 7 p.m. in Rosine Hall at […] More

Applying for a mortgage is an exciting and stressful time. There’s the anticipation of buying a home or property, and the nerves about the application and approval processes. To make the mortgage application process smoother, here are 8 things to do before applying. 1. Check Your Credit ScoreYour credit score is one of, if not […] More

By Nick Kucholtz | Contributor Last Tuesday, I laced up a pair of dirty tennis shoes and went for a jog around my beloved University of Texas campus. There were no masses of college kids clogging Speedway. No loud buses driving by DKR. No students climbing up the steps in front of the Tower. There […] More

By Jeff Anderson | Contributor Sometimes, people start a divorce by going to a lawyer, paying a retainer, and signing a contract to start with the divorce proceedings. Others may speak to an attorney and then go home to gather all the necessary documents to plan for the divorce. If you suspect that your spouse might be doing some planning, here are some signs to look for. […] More

By Amy Harberg, M.E.d., LPC, RPT, NCC | Contributor These are unprecedented times; in a society where everyone is always so busy, we are being forced to slow down and stay at home. Sure, the situation is scary and uncertain, but this experience also presents an unbelievable opportunity for us as a society: the opportunity […] More