Family

Habitat for Humanity of South Collin County celebrated a Home Dedication on Friday, March 24. The dedication marks Capital One’s fourth home build for Habitat for Humanity of South Collin County.

KidZania, “the world’s fastest-growing edutainment brand” will be opening its first U.S. location in Frisco with a custom built facility akin to an indoor theme park planned to open next year by Stonebriar Mall. Great news for kids.

“Plano is the BEST place to raise kids. Every corner has a park — either a park or a mega-church,” jokes Amy Clary, a businesswoman and mother of four. In the Clary Cottage, red Chinese lanterns hover in the entrance hall.

In the U.S., one in 10 babies is born prematurely. We followed the Stephens family through their first year as parents of preemies. This is a journey that begins and ends with a love story.

Pearachute has good news for local parents and local businesses alike.

Some say cooking is outpacing youth sports in popularity. Fox’s MasterChef Junior premieres its fifth season this fall. FYI’s Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown is on its second season.

Free fun for the whole family! St. Andrew UMC puts on its annual Fall Festival. Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, bobbing for donuts, face painting and sack races. Or, venture to the large slide and obstacle course.

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and YMCA Plano are hosting the 3rd Annual Farm-O-Ree on Sunday September 11 on the historic grounds of Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano.

Fortunately, my life has afforded me the opportunity to travel much of this world, especially the United States.

The Dallas Area Train Show is making a stop for train enthusiasts of all ages! The train show will be rolling through Plano January 21-22 at the Plano Centre from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.