Greener Gadgets for the Holidays

The nonprofit Environment Texas Research & Policy Center’s Fixed for the Holidays shopping guide helps consumers shop for used, repaired or refurbished electronics Read More »

Pests are Vacationing in Our Homes This Winter

It is a myth the bugs die because of colder weather. They have survived millions of years for reason. There are those that lay eggs, then die. Most, however, go dormant or find a place to winter. Read More »

The Trains at NorthPark Fundraiser

The 37th annual Trains at NorthPark will run through January 5, 2025, on Level One at NorthPark Center, featuring an elaborate miniature train display that spans more than 1,600 feet of Read More »

Holiday Festivities in Grand Prairie

Prairie Lights, the premier holiday light park in Texas, for the 2024 season! This year's event will take place at Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, from 6 to 10 p.m. through January 5, 2025. Read More »

Dallas Zoo Lights

The 12th annual Dallas Zoo Lights, themed “Once Upon a Wild Light,” is open from 6 to 10 p.m. through January 4, 2025, with many new features and enhancements to create Read More »

Holiday Lightscape in Fort Worth

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will continue the third annual Lightscape event through January 5, 2025, featuring 1 million holiday lights and more than 20 new illuminated installations Read More »

Ozone Season is Over

Ozone season for the 10-county nonattainment area is coming to an end on November 30 because there is a greater risk of ground-level ozone pollution when temperatures are higher Read More »

Conservation Alliance Events

The nonprofit Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) will join the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas on December 7 for a Plant ID Hike at Marion Sansom Park Read More »

Why the Gym Beats Home Workouts

With the rise of home workout options such as a living room yoga session, treadmill or garage gym, many people ponder the time and cost of a gym membership. Read More »

Thank God For Christmas!

I love December! The air fills with a unique blend of joy, reflection and connection, as if the whole world pauses—just for a moment—to focus on something greater than ourselves. Read More »

Service Dogs Benefit Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A study of veterans with PTSD found those with trained psychiatric service dogs showed reduced symptoms, lower anxiety, and better social functioning. Read More »

Acupuncture for Shingles

Acupuncture shows promise as a safe, effective treatment for shingles, easing pain and reducing skin lesions, according to a review of 59 trials with nearly 4,000 patients. Read More »