An Empire Built on Everyday Food It was 47 years ago that Mazen Haddad traveled from Jordan to America.He brought with him a dedicatedwork ethic and firsthand experience in business in general and in the restaurant industry in particular. Mazen waded into his new life with a clear plan. He intended to spend a few…
Warehouse of Smiles Everyone has one or two special Christmas memories. Mine is sitting at mama’s huge, mahogany dining table on Christmas Eve with family and bunches of aunts and uncles. Most of the aunts and uncles weren’t really our aunts and uncles, but all Southern families have them. My brother was there from Florida…
Saying the “C” Word Remember the days when we avoided using the word “cancer,” especially around people who suffered with the disease? For whatever mythical reasons, we believed throwing those six letters into the universe made the situation even more difficult. We certainly didn’t want to remind people they had the dreaded condition and, more…
There’s no doubt that GEICO hit an advertising home run when they introduced the Gecko years ago. While GEICO has been around since 1936, its popularity exploded when they introduced the Gecko as a leading spokesperson. The Gecko is multi-talented and exhibits incredible versatility, including a smooth Texas two-step. Since his introduction, GEICO has…
Most nights, the lights in Lauren Anton’s house are on long after her neighbors’ have gone dark. She’s thinking about the more than 600 dogs and 400 cats currently in the foster care system of Saving Hope Rescue in Fort Worth and the best ways to help them. Lauren is a founder and board member…
You know the warm, fuzzy feeling that comes if you, or a member of your family, have been singled out for your contributions to your town or community? You’re proud. You stand a bit taller. It doesn’t matter what form the recognition takes – maybe a plaque made of shiny, oiled wood. Or maybe a…
Most of us use the word “passionate” frequently – maybe too frequently. There is, however, no other word to describe Nansii Downer — especially if we’re talking about passion in serving others. One of the important things to know about Nansii is that she wasn’t always the person she is now. There was a time…
It’s difficult to be the best you can be if you don’t know what that best is and who’s supposed to achieve it. The dedicated administrators, teachers, and staff at the 19 elementary, six middle, and four high schools within the Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD focus on eliminating such self-limiting obstacles. As a matter of…
A quiet revolution is taking place, one small pair of sneakers at a time. With boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm, the young students of EMS ISD are discovering the incredible benefits of running. In a world filled with screens and gadgets, these pint-sized athletes are lacing up their shoes, hitting the track, and uncovering a…
Some people confuse dreams with wishes made on the flickering candles of a birthday cake – they won’t come true if you talk about them. Sometimes, though, dreams have a much better chance of flowering if you “speak them into existence,” and draw in the support of others. Matt Skates, bass player for a band…