It’s a gusty, cool night, and about 25 teenage girls are lined up on a football field, lacrosse sticks in hand. They are hushed, intently listening to their coach as, drill-sergeant-like, he slowly walks by each one.

“Challenge the ball,” he says sternly, “and pass it like you mean it.”… more

Dallas Maverick Jerry Stackhouse recently visited the students at Preston Hollow Elementary in celebration of their annual Diabetes Walk-A-Thon, a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association. The kids raised more than $7,000 last year, and as a reward they received a visit from Stackhouse this year. During his visit, Stackhouse, … more

Motor vehicle burglary

THE VICTIM: Cathy McCoppin

DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 25

TIME: Between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

PLACE: 4000 block of Crown Shore

Cathy McCoppin’s day started like most routine schooldays.

“We had just finished up breakfast, and I was on my way … more

Ask MIKE SHROPSHIRE anything about Texas sports, and he’ll probably know the answer. After 30-plus years as a sports journalist, Shropshire has enough tales to fill a book — and in fact, he has written five tomes inspired by his days on the sidelines. After scoring big with fiction, nonfiction … more

People often ask me as a pastor, “How can I know the will of God?” It’s a good question — a central question as we seek to live out the life of faith. When we face tough decisions, when we stand at a fork in the road and wonder which … more

Texas de Brazil is an indulgence of the senses. Opulent tones and blooming bouquets please the eyes. Rhythmic Brazilian ballads set the mood. And the unmistakable smell of sizzling meat tempts the palate. Then there’s the food. While diners start with a gourmet appetizer bar of salads, cheeses, soups, vegetables … more

Warmer temperatures often mean unwelcome salesmen on our front doorsteps. Whether they’re selling magazines, perfumes or produce, there’s a chance traveling solicitors will make a stop on your block in the coming months. And while most of us probably never give it much thought, the city has guidelines and tips … more

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Melissa Boyd didn’t exactly know how to break the news to her neighbors that she and her husband, Tom, were preparing to almost double the size of their 2,200-square-foot home on Avalon.
She had heard the grumblings about so-called McMansions popping up throughout Lakewood, and she knew any change, even

Your neighbors might have fairies in their bedroom. Or birds from Connecticut in their dining room. Or a vineyard in their living room.

At least, that’s the impression they want to give you when visiting their house.

Many homeowners are commissioning murals to decorate rooms and create personal scenes. Using … more

YOU’RE PRETTY CONFIDENT ABOUT WINE, as far as it goes. You know a good $10 or $12 bottle from a not-so-good one, and if one of your friends needs a recommendation for a decent red wine to take to someone’s house for dinner, you can offer two or three … more