Things with “French” in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain has a more utilitarian purpose—redirecting standing water away from vulnerable structures or ...

My colleagues, relatives, and even students often ask me why I, a full professor with a doctorate in comparative literature, teach beginning French year after year. I admit, I sometimes wonder about ...

Weather in the Dallas area is often unpredictable, especially as seasons change. If you’re a homeowner, you know that keeping an eye on your property for damage after a storm is a big job, and there ...