The North Texas Chess Academy (NTCA) was founded in June of 2016, with the goal of spreading the enjoyment of chess throughout the community. Since its inception, NTCA has taught thousands of hours of chess classes and hosted chess tournaments for all types of players. We have made partnerships with 30-plus school programs, providing chess…
Category: Features
Features, April 2022
Welcome New Neighbors
Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Grant and Terre Carthey, Wayne and Laurie Caudell, Robert and Martha Cornelius, Claudette Damron, Larry and Victoria Guerra, Ernest and Linda Isbell, Thomas and Deborah Iverson, Russell and Carolyn Kelley, Joseph and Patty Laakman, Scott and Lisa Lebsack, Rance and Marci Malcom, David and Lise…
Features, April 2022
Using Essential Oils for Foot Care
JoAnne Gaudioso Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that contain medicinal and healing properties known to boost immunity and alleviate stress and anxiety. Many essential oils boast anti-inflammatory properties and are considered pain relievers and even anesthetics, all of which are essential for foot pain relief. Let’s talk about a few of the…
Features, April 2022
Spotlight on Advertiser: The Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Program
Courtney Malburg, Senior Coordinator, Education & Publications, Parkinson’s Foundation Parkinson’s disease is a family affair, but care partners and loved ones of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are often overlooked. The Parkinson’s Foundation works to make life better for everyone whose life is impacted by it, not just the individual living with the disease. Care…
Features, April 2022
Word of the Month: Ziggurat
David Zapatka Reader John W. Patterson writes, “For what it’s worth, because of my ever-deepening interest in what might be called “The History of Ideas,” I’ve been following your Word column in our Quail Creek Crossing for some years now. In a very real way, etymology is itself a useful adjunct for dealing with the…
Features, April 2022
Update from State Rep. Lynn Stucky
Lynn Stucky The primary elections season has come and gone for 2022, and Lori and I want to express our most sincere gratitude to you and all of the residents of House District 64 for your support, as I have once again been nominated for the Republican ballot in November to be your state representative.…
Features, April 2022
U.S. Military History: U.S. Coast Guard Flag, Song, and Motto
Ross Dunfee The Coast Guard has a rich history of consolidation with other federal services. The Coast Guard was created in 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service (from 1790) was merged with the Life Saving Service (from 1848). In 1939, the Lighthouse Service (from 1789) was added, and the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation…