Life + Culture

The Wild Work of Corbin Maxey 

Internet Star, Animal Rescuer & Educator Article by Erica Hernandez Beneath a blazing Midwestern sun, an 8-foot pet alligator named Chompers, basks on a sandy beach next to her bridal bouquet. Loved ones took in the scene from afar as Chompers slipped into a pool flecked with floating rose petals. She wasn’t alone for long—Soni, her 500-pound alligator fiance, soon plodded off the beach and swam to her side. Standing on the beach was proud owner Corbin Maxey, a wildlife expert and YouTube...

Education

Engage, Encourage, Enrich

Combining Robust Academics with Lutheran Faith at Epiphany School Article by Laura SanchezQuan Epiphany school is preparing learners (from preschool through middle school) for life through opportunities of growth in a Christian environment. Read on to learn how they're equipping the next generation to make a positive impact in the school and the community.  Tell us a little bit about Epiphany School Epiphany Lutheran School weaves robust academics with Lutheran faith formation for children...

Education

Ready, Set, Prep

Turning Disaster Preparedness into Hands-on, Heart-first Mission to Empower Kids Article by Stephanie Parnell When Michele Fortenberry first began teaching children about emergency preparedness in the late 1990s, she didn’t envision it would someday lead to a nonprofit serving hundreds of kids in the Houston area. But as the founder of Kid Prep, she now stands at the helm of a movement that’s empowering young learners to face life’s biggest uncertainties with confidence—and a custom-packed...

Local Services

Pawsitively Devoted

Meet the Heart Behind Livewell Animal Hospital; Blending Advanced Veterinary Care with Warmth and Compassion Article by Stephanie Parnell | Photography by CS3 Photography When Dr. Brendan Kennedy opened Livewell Animal Hospital in Cypress, he had more than medical care in mind—he had a vision. One rooted in compassion, communication, and connection, not just with pets but with the people who love them. “What inspires me most about Livewell Animal Hospital is the opportunity to improve the...