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Five Minutes With Sienna Hernandez, KISS Fan, Age 12

by Bob Valleau on May 15, 2019

Sienna Hernandez could not believe it when Gene Simmons, co-lead singer of the iconic band KISS, visited her home last year. Hernandez, now aged 12, has liked KISS — especially Simmons — ever since she...

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Texas Writers Month Revived to Celebrate 25 Years!

by Leona Barr on May 13, 2019

Texas Writers Month is back, just in time for the statewide event’s 25th anniversary. Begun in 1994 to support Texas authors and writers with book signings, readings, events and celebrations across the state, Texas Writers...

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Mille Lire, There’s a Story in Every Bite

by Adam Zoblotsky on May 10, 2019

Mille Lire is remarkable. It seems plausible that, in a given month, a chef during dinner service might plate thousands of  entrees and sides. That means hundreds of customers will never get to meet the...

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Incarcerated Mothers Connect with their Children via Women’s Storybook Project

by Madison Diaz on May 9, 2019

Sixteen years ago, Judith Duling spent a pivotal 12 months researching storybook projects. That year’s worth of research around the United States inspired Duling to reach out to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, find...

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Celina Garden Club Presents ‘Beyond The Garden Gates’

by Lisa Davis on May 8, 2019

With spring in full bloom, garden tours are popping up all over Texas. One of the must-see gardening events in north Texas is the Celina Garden Tour. On June 8, the Celina Garden Club hosts...

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4 of the Best Coffee Shops in Dallas, Texas

by Ali Holroyd on May 8, 2019

More than 150 million Americans drink coffee daily, with around 24,000 coffee shops across the country dispensing the hot (or cold, your choice) nectar-like caffeinated beverages. Texas is definitely in on this trend and is...

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KAABOO Texas: Unique Music, Entertainment & Art Experience in Dallas

by Brian Maass on May 7, 2019

As the calendar changes to May, the excitement over summer concerts and festivals begins to rise, as fans count down to the likes of Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. In Texas, though,...

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Ahhh, Spahhh! Unwinding at Belfiore Salon and Day Spa

by N.L. Thi-Hamrick on May 3, 2019

When was the last time you treated yourself? If it’s been a while, why not indulge in some much-needed pampering? (And with Mother’s Day on the horizon, consider taking Mom along, too.) In north Texas,...

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5 Texas Latinas You Need To Know, 2019

by Gabi De la Rosa on May 1, 2019

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo 2019, we are shining the spotlight of five Latina women who are making things happen in the Lone Star State. Elena Flores, Owner of “Sew Bonita,” Corpus Christi What...