When Chad and Richard Bettinger moved into the house at 508 S. Davis in 2018, it was a dream come true. They’d had their eyes on it for...

To Ima Moreland, the bowling alley is more than a place to meet for a friendly game. It’s the place she found the love of her life. “I...

Twenty-nine years ago, Rebecca Low went for a walk that would change her life forever. The Fort Worth-based sculptor was taking her dog,...

The needs and care of dogs change as they grow from puppyhood to adult to old age. But when are they considered old, and what do they...

Debra Strandberg could have gone many directions with her art degree, but she chose to invest in the future. Strandberg taught art to...

It’s not too late! Registration for the Senior Education Program at Tarrant County College ends mid-September. This program allows...

Sometimes all folks want is for someone to listen. And William Norman is more than happy to be that someone. So happy, in fact, that he...

When Bernice Weltha came to Clear Fork Assisted Living and Memory Care in Willow Park a few years ago, the aides weren’t quite sure what...

For Tyrees Allen, the most rewarding and most difficult parts of being an actor are actually one and the same—getting new work. A veteran...

Five years ago, Jack and Nancy Neal left San Antonio in search of an active senior living community. They had a list of requirements: No...

Evon Markum wasn’t even sure she wanted the job when she went to work for First Bank Texas (then First National Bank) nearly two decades...

“Well, you left me and you went away, you said that you’d be back in just a day.” Sound familiar? It’s a line from Ernest Tubb’s “Walking...

by Rick Mauch Hoopla Correspondent Connecting in life is hard enough. For those with dementia and their caregivers, it’s even more...

Beth Harville is known at opries around the state, but most of the locals call her The Tamale Queen. Tamales are her speciality. The...

In his own words: The military career of WWII pilot William Kelly by William Kelly Special to Hoopla Magazine I enlisted and chose the...

Growing up in west Texas, Keith Longbotham’s story is not one of a youngster who dreamed of being a big star. He just knew he loved...

Ask any Cajun and they’ll tell you how delicious gator is. And when it’s Gary “Gator” Millhollon teaming up with his great friend Ray...

DeeAnna Krier understands the excitement that accompanies preparing for a senior pageant. She’s preparing to compete in the Ms. Senior...

Janet Standifer’s quote for the day is, “You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.” That quote, by Les Brown, is...

Many folks celebrate retirement by relaxing with a cool drink and a comfortable sunset, or perhaps a round of golf on their favorite...