The Clubs at Houston Oaks — Houston’s Family Paradise

Fifteen or 20 years ago, the land out west of Houston along Highway 290 was predominantly cow pastures, tall grass, wooded areas and the occasional abandoned truck stop, oil well or oil and gas facility. Back in the ‘90s, it wasn’t until you reached Hempstead and the gigantic Lawrence Marshall car dealership (which is now […]

Kaime Stroot – The Media Maven of North Texas

There’s not much Kaime Stroot can’t accomplish when she sets her mind to something. This former cheerleader-turned-multimedia journalist is the Swiss Army knife of North Texas sports broadcasting. She can write, edit and produce segments, host pre-game shows and be the fan liaison for any team, ranging from local high schools to professionals. The 29-year-old […]

Tech Talk – How Many Letters Make a Great TV?

Walk into almost any modern home and in the living room is the centerpiece: a flat screen TV. Gone are the days of the CRT TVs or televisions with more wood paneling than actual screen. Now, you have LEDs, OLEDs and the brand new QLEDs to choose from; and believe me, a couple of letters […]

Scene and Be Seen – Home is Where the Frito Pie Is

My mom always says that everybody needs to be a regular somewhere. The team behind hit concept HG Sply Co think the folks in Rockwall do, too. Standard Service, which opened last October, has become the go-to neighborhood joint that serves up a wide range of dishes without sacrificing the quality of the “fresh Texas […]

Wayward Shots — Rental Car Remorse

What happens when you get hit by a rental car? It Hertz. For those who aren’t used to traveling, the rental car experience each week can be very unpredictable. Sometimes getting your car is smooth and easy, and other times it’s like pulling teeth without Novocain. These days, with all of the memberships and reward […]

Instruction — Target Practice

Golf requires many things to be a good player. One of the areas that doesn’t get enough attention is aim. At this past month’s AT&T Byron Nelson players spent an enormous amount of time on aim. Using aiming sticks, clubs or their caddy they made sure they were going in the direction intended for the […]

Scene & Be Seen — An Urban Eden

If you are on a strict time schedule, I’d steer clear of Dolce Riviera. It’s not because of the service (which is excellent), or the kitchen (also excellent), but because once you arrive at this gorgeously chic Mediterranean eatery, the Provencal lifestyle takes over and you can’t resist relaxing in this open-air oasis. Dolce Riviera […]

Elements of Style – Summer Protection

The sun is out and the courses are calling, days are getting longer and nights shorter; summer is quickly approaching. Time for Fridays on the golf course, baseball games under the lights at the ballpark, and backyard barbecues … and unfortunately, grooming concerns due to warm, humid conditions and the glaring rays of the sun. […]

2017 DEAN & DELUCA Invitational Preview

The honeymoon phase has worn off for new Colonial title sponsor DEAN & DELUCA, and now in its second year as the tournament’s main supporter, the gourmet grocery store giant is poised to continue the long-standing tradition of producing one of the most popular and successful tournaments on the PGA Tour. In its maiden voyage […]

2017 AT&T Byron Nelson Preview

There is that saying about parting, that it is filled with such sweet sorrow. That is exactly how we feel on the eve of the 35th and final playing of the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship at the famed and hallowed TPC Four Seasons Dallas at Las Colinas. While moving to Trinity Forest Golf Club in […]