Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month - Community Garden Kitchen

A Compassionate Nonprofit Committed to Ending Hunger in Collin County Article by Ayesha Durrani | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Angela Poen Collin County, the third-wealthiest county in Texas, paradoxically faces a stark reality: 15 percent of its residents live below the poverty line.  Food insecurity profoundly affects the well-being of families. According to Community Garden Kitchen (CGK), without proper nutrition, children struggle to keep up academically, often falling behind...

Education

Smoke

A Story of Trauma, Healing, and Community Article by Ken G. Crawford | Photography by Courtesy of Smoke Film When Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd teamed up with filmmaker Josh Gallas of Prelude.tv, they set out to tell a story bigger than firefighting. The result was Smoke , an award-winning short film that explores the hidden toll of trauma on first responders, their marriages, and their families. The film follows a firefighter returning home after the worst shift of his career—forced to...

Education

Student of the Month

Miles Lewis Found His Passion in Robotics Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Lewis Family When some seniors see Advanced Physics on their schedule, they start negotiating with parents and school administrators to update their class list. But not Miles Lewis. Instead, Miles asked for robotics classes leading to a transformative year full of competitions and volunteerism. As a member of the Allen Eagles Robotics, Miles discovered his knack for understanding and...

Food + Beverage

The Game Is Always On at GOAT’s Sports Bar & Grill

Bringing a “Big Stadium Atmosphere” to the Community Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Ty Harper Photography At GOATs Arena Sports Bar & Grill in Fairview, game day spills across two floors, onto dozens of TVs, and through three separate audio zones. Texas Rangers fans can cheer in one section, while Dallas Cowboys supporters listen to their game steps away. “It’s one of the things that sets us apart,” says Bella Becerra, general manager. “We can play three audios at the same time...