Professional Services

Grassroot Revival Of Lawns

Native-Born Texan Paul Rowan Provides Localized Solutions Through Texas Nativescapes Article by Sharla Davenport | Photography by Courtesy of Texas Nativescapes Texas is known for its historic battles, but perhaps one of the biggest conflicts for Texans is that between themselves and their lawn or garden. Trying to maintain a lush, green lawn in the dog days of summer is next to impossible with the extreme heat. Likewise, frequent droughts and unpredictable winters make lawn care a challenge. ...

Arts + Culture

Behind The Scenes At ACM60

Firsthand Account Of DMN Journalist At Country Music Awards In Frisco Article by Shannon Worley Frisco magazine asked a fellow journalist what it was like to experience her first red carpet celebrity event. Shannon kindly takes us behind the scenes.  For most of my life, red carpets seemed like something from movies. But on May 8, it became my reality. As part of my role as an audience journalist at The Dallas Morning News , I had the privilege of attending the 2025 Academy of...

Food + Beverage

Watermelon Slushy Wowness

Recipe: Prepare Refreshing, Sensational Summertime Swigs Article by Julie Brown Patton ingredients: 10 cups seedless watermelon cubes, frozen 24 hours 2–4 tablespoons maple syrup, depending on sweetness desired Juice of 1 large lime 1 1/2 cup filtered water or sparkling water 1/4 cup fresh mint or basil leaves directions: Defrost frozen watermelon chunks at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Add watermelon, maple syrup, lime juice, mint and water to a high-speed blender or...

Home Services

Dedicated To Refreshing House Exteriors, Replacing Roofs

Texas Forever General Contracting Handles Hail Damage, Outside Home Repairs Article by Julie Brown Patton Protecting home improvement investments is essential for long-term structural integrity and property values. Identifying caring contractors to aid in that protection may be even more critical. Enter Texas Forever General Contracting, whose crews handle the spectrum of exterior repairs, including roofing, gutters, windows, exterior paint for siding repairs, new fence builds with staining...