Finance + Legal Services

FINANCIAL EDUCATION FROM A FAMILY MAN

Ramirez Family Wealth Answers Important Questions Regarding Family Finance Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia For local DFW resident Homer Ramirez, helping clients build their family wealth was rooted in his own family’s trauma. “I was not given education about money or wealth from my parents.  My mother sold out of the market at the bottom of the tech bubble in 2001, and my father failed to invest in equities in his 401k at all.” But this was just...

Auto + Marine

PDRTX RESTORATION AND UPGRADES

Extend The Life And Enhance The Look Of Your Vehicle Article by Christine Clark Since 2018, PDRTX Smart Auto Repair has been a fixture in the North Texas area, helping automobile owners preserve the value of their investments. Jessie Cintron, Joey Castaneda, and Jose Andino and their team are dedicated to taking care of their customers, providing exceptional customer service and innovative offerings to earn your business. When buying a new car, the team recommends that you first stop by PDRTX...

Life + Culture

THE HEART OF CELINA

Invest In Your Community Article by Christine Clark | Photography by Kristi Murry Ask anyone what initially drew them to Celina; nine times out of ten, the answer is the people and the feeling of community you get when shopping, dining, or attending an event on the square in Downtown Celina. Current residents and visitors to Celina are blessed with the foresight of the community founders, who established a rich historical legacy of farming families who raised wheat, cotton, corn, and livestock...

Professional Services

MUST HAVE BUSINESS TOOLS

Business Owner, Jim Scano, Helps With Efficiency And Organization Article by Jim Scano As a business owner, I’ve found that efficiency and organization are critical to managing workload and leading teams. Over the years, I have tested over 100 different tools for managing my businesses. In doing so, I’ve implemented a basic set of tools that work together to streamline operations and communication and improve project management. But these tools aren’t just for business; several can be used to...

Style + Beauty

BYOB (Boots And Bags That Is)

Invest In Quality Fashion At Honeysuckle Rose Boutique Article and Photography by LAUREN BELL, OWNER At just 25 years old, Lauren Bell is the owner of two Honeysuckle Rose boutiques. While attending TCU, Lauren started Honeysuckle Rose on a whim. She began with online sales, which led to her first brick-and-mortar in Van Alstyne in 2019. Lauren opened up her Celina location in 2022.   Investing in quality fashion items can be a rewarding approach to building a versatile and lasting...

Life + Culture

EASTER IS "THE WHY"

Celebrate The Season With Legacy Hills Church Article by Hannah Irby When you think of Easter, what comes to mind? For Legacy Hills Church, Easter is not just another day on the calendar but a mark of the greatest event in all of humanity. The season of Easter sparks hope, new life, and where death is defeated and life has no end. Easter reminds us that no matter what, we have hope in a risen and loving Savior - Jesus. To Legacy Hills Church, Easter is "the why," the reason they exist, and...

Food + Beverage

SAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

All The Buzz At HEYDAY Photography by Kristi Murry Ingredients: 1.5 0z - Hibiscus Infused Fords Gin .75 0z. - Creme de Violette .5 oz. - Lemon .5 oz. - Orgeat 1 oz. - Pineapple 3 to 5 - Sage Leaves   Glassware: Double Old Fashioned Glass Ice: Ice Sphere Garnish: Torched Sage   HEYDAY 322 W. Walnut St on the Downtown Square Celina, TX 75009 @heyday.celina  

Life + Culture

EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT

Fighting Hunger One Bowl at a Time in McKinney Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Courtesy of Empty Bowls Project The mission of Empty Bowls is to hold an annual community event featuring local artisans and food purveyors that raises money and awareness to support nonprofit organizations that directly address hunger in our community. This annual McKinney event showcases handcrafted bowls made and decorated by professional and amateur artists. There also are larger bowls that are part of...

Finance + Legal Services

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTS

With Eddie Buckley At State Farm Insurance Article by Roger Ireland With the constant barrage of headlines featuring wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, and tornadoes, most of us have likely asked the question recently: Am I adequately insured? Most folks look at insurance as a matter of compliance. Generally, mortgage holders require homeowners insurance as a loan condition, and the State of Texas mandates that drivers carry minimum liability insurance to cover possible accidents. What about all...

Local Services

SPRING GARDENING

Get Garden Ready With Shades Of Green Nursery + Landscape Article by Mike Zapata | Photography by Wilder Rose Creative Many Celina residents are ready for winter to be over and eagerly await the arrival of spring. It is a time for warmer temperatures, kites, sunshine, rain and new beginnings. This is especially so for springtime gardening. As the winter weather leaves the area and the warm spring rains arrive, it is a great time to prepare your gardens for Spring and Summer. Local gardening...