Martin Friedenthal

Jun 21, 2024 | northtexascatholic.org | Martin Friedenthal

North Texas CatholicFort Worth Confirmation Pictures Dublin Confirmation Pictures THE COLONY — Happiness joined a sincere sense of commitment as 21 teenage candidates received the sacrament of confirmation during the feast of Corpus Christi on June 1 in Holy Cross Parish. Since the early days of the Church, the practice of receiving the sacrament of confirmation has transformed.

Aug 19, 2023 | starlocalmedia.com | Martin Friedenthal

Besides cooking up American-style breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Main Street Café is one of Lewisville's most historically significant buildings. It has been home to a long list of businesses, including several restaurants, and even functioned as an antique store, but when the space’s current owner, former city councilman Greg Tierney started remodeling in the early 2010s, he unearthed a fascinating past.

Aug 13, 2023 | starlocalmedia.com | Martin Friedenthal

Activist and journalist Amy Martin compares nature to live entertainment. “Every day you go out, it’s different… the weather, the environment, the plants,” Martin said as she was promoting her latest book “Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Dallas-Fort Worth.”Among conservationists, trail enthusiasts, and animal lovers, Martin spoke about the key themes of her book, read excerpts, and answered questions from the audience at an Aug. 5 event at the Thrive Recreation Center.

Aug 8, 2023 | starlocalmedia.com | Martin Friedenthal

As the school year approaches, many local libraries capped off their summer reading challenges. Beyond addressing learning loss and the “summer slide” in kids, these programs saw increased participation from adults and a new sense of support from parents. The Lakeside Journal spoke to several librarians about their programs, the level of engagement from the public, and how they’ve succeeded in school preparedness and giving peace of mind to families.

Jul 31, 2023 | starlocalmedia.com | Martin Friedenthal

After experimenting with leather covers for his laptop, Odin Clack began turning his creative distraction into a full-fledged business. Over a decade later, Odin Leather Goods expanded from a small garage studio to locations across two cities and with products that have traveled all over the world. Customers can see the ins and outs of Clack’s growing company through his Youtube channel, podcast, and in-person classes.