Spirituality as a Guiding Principle

Robyn Abramczyk, DDS, is the founder at Smile Ranch Dentistry. She specializes in general dentistry with a holistic approach and holds memberships in Academy of General Dentistry, Holistic Dental Association, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine and others. Read More »

Sustainable Holiday Gifting

December is that special time of year for gift giving and receiving. It’s good to remember that not only is this the busiest month for many retailers, but one that sets the tone for the coming year in terms of recycling and other environmental impacts. Read More »

Sorting Out Holiday Food Choices

With the arrival of the holiday season, many of us will add unwanted pounds. Here are some recommendations on ways to enjoy the festive gatherings without splurging on the calories. Read More »

Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards

The North Texas green community filled the Dallas Arbortum's Rosine Hall to honor local eco-heroes at the Memnosyne Institute’s fifth annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards on November 4th. Read More »

Toy Trains Maintain Haven for Children

Owen and Tatum Whitmore are the first sibling kid chosen to be conductors of The Trains at NorthPark, a beloved holiday tradition presented by Bank of Texas and benefitting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) next to the American Eagle location in NorthPark with an intricate configuration with 1,600 feet of track and more than 750 railcars set amidst notable American landmarks through January 8, 2017. Read More »

Gecko Hardware Becomes Rooster Home and Hardware

Rooster Home and Hardware will have a grand opening celebration on December 2 and 3 at 10233 Northwest Highway, Suite 409, in Dallas. Read More »

Enjoy Some Holiday Dazzle at Prairie Lights

Visitors can enjoy Prairie Lights, the premiere holiday light park in Texas, located at Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, in Grand Prairie, throughout the entire holiday season. They will be dazzled by 4 million lights set along two miles of winding paths. Read More »

Dallas Marathon Teams with British Motor Works

The 46th running of the BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and Behringer Relay is set for December 11, in downtown Dallas. BMW is celebrating its 100th anniversary and has a long history of supporting global endurance sporting events including the BMW Berlin Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon. Read More »

Jingle All the Way

The 2016 Generational Equity Jingle Bell Run through the Dallas Design District will take place on December 21 at the Hilton Anatole, sponsored by the Trinity Strand Trail, the Mavs Foundation and Luke's Locker. Read More »

Grass-Fed Meats Right from the Farmer

Jon and Wendy Taggart, beef artisans and founders of Burgundy Pasture Beef have brought Burgundy’s Local Grass Fed Meat Market to Dallas at 3314 Ross Avenue at the corner of Hall, near downtown. Read More »

African Children’s Choir to Perform in Dallas

The African Children’s Choir wraps up their year-long tour of the U.S. entertaining and enchanting audiences across the country with a special performance from at the Bush Presidential Center on December 13. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

Ready or not, the holidays are here, engaging our focused attention—and I love it. Reflecting on what makes the season special, I realize that this month’s issue perfectly captures the heart of the feeling in the air, the closeness of spiritual love and light, which are ever-present, eternal qualities. It’s gratifying to see how goodwill overtakes the embarrassing ugliness of this year’s political campaigning. Read More »

Holiday Gifts North Texans Can Make for Mother Nature

During the holiday season, consider giving a gift that gives twice. Make a commitment to make simple changes that will help save money and energy and also promote positive change. Read More »

North Texas Clean Air Efforts Show Progress

The 10-county North Central Texas (NCT) nonattainment area, designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as moderate nonattainment for the 2008 eight-hour ozone standard (less than or equal to 75 ppb (parts per billion), saw the 2016 ozone season conclude at the end of October by recording the fewest number of exceeding days and the lowest design value since it was designated nonattainment for ozone in 1991. Read More »

North Texas Electric Car Drivers Can Make Longer Trips

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has introduced the National Alternative Fuel and Electric Charging Network (AFEC), which comprises 55 routes that will serve as the basis for a national network of alternative fuel corridors spanning 35 states. Read More »