by Mary Frances Hansen As we start a new year...2026, I want to thank all my readers who took the time to read my articles and for the compliments I received. I try and write articles that will inspire and motivate one another. We are to lift each other up and make everyone feel important and valued. Life is a gift from God. He has given each of us talents, and He gave me the gifts of Helps and Service. I am my happiest when I am extending my hand to help another person. As so many of my...

by Stacy Allyn Dominguez Broadway! Just hearing the word conjures up images of timeless music, amazing dancing and the actors and actresses that brought great stories to life on stage. The Spectacular Follies is bringing back these golden memories in our tribute to the Great White Way when we present “Curtain Up! The Best of Broadway”. Broadway's history spans from 18th-century plays to modern musicals, evolving from Vaudeville/operetta roots in 1866, moving to Times Square in the early...

by Karen Gibson, Denton County Master Gardener Association Now that the holiday season is behind us, there’s some time to focus on our garden tools. There’s a possibility that Santa brought you some great tools that we suggested in our Gift guide in the December issue. In any event, your tools need proper care to last through many gardening seasons. Winter is the perfect time for garden tool preventative maintenance. This includes cleaning and sanitizing tools, sharpening blades, and...