Life + Culture

Providing Children Aspirations

Little Hearts Of Hope: Supporting Children During Family Members' Cancer Battles Article by Alexis Jacobs Kerri Steele, founder and executive director of Little Hearts of Hope, understands the emotional impact a family member’s cancer diagnosis can have on children. Through her late husband’s battle with cancer, she says she saw the need for specialized support to help children cope with the fear, anxiety and uncertainty that comes when a parent or sibling battles cancer. LHOH addresses this...

Life + Culture

Texas Giving Machine Returns

Vending Machine Allows Donors To Send Items To People In Need Article by Julie Brown Patton Merry and Bright, Make Holiday Giving Unforgettable: From Dec. 7, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025, Frisco and McKinney community residents and supporters can tap into vending machines that allow users to donate items such as medicine, clothing, baby supplies, text books, eye exams and livestock for people in need.​  These charity 'Light the World Giving Machine' vending devices dispense hope and joy by featuring...

Local Services

Giving Back Through Civic Service

Meet Leadership Frisco Class XXVIII Participants Article by Karen Kim | Photography by City Of Frisco Frisco Chamber of Commerce selected 26 community residents as Leadership Frisco Class XXVIII members, from within a large and competitive pool of applicants. The program year kicked off with a team-building session led by Human Dynamics, Inc., and a dinner featuring a fireside chat with Frisco City Manager Wes Pierson. Class participants then met at a ropes course for team-building exercises...

Professional Services

Celebrating Frisco Development Milestone

City Leaders Paving Way For 'The Mix' Construction To Move Forward  Article and Photography by Frisco city councilmembers approved a Master Development Agreement that will provide up to $113.4 million in funding for development of "The Mix ,"  a new vibrant, walkable neighborhood, as well as significant job creation and economic growth. The Mix is planned to be a 112-acre mixed-use development in Frisco, located at the southeast corner of Lebanon Road and Dallas Parkway. It's set to redefine...

Professional Services

Estate Planning Much Appreciated

Haiman Hogue Professionals Help Others Preserve Estates, Protect Investments Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Lucy Thornton As a family protection planning and elder law firm, professionals at Frisco-headquartered Haiman Hogue, PLLC, say their foundational belief is to "faithfully serve God, clients and community" in legal projects they handle.  "Our focus is to use our unique God-given talents and abilities to help and serve others," says founding partner Fred Haiman. “We...

Arts + Culture

Run First. Eat Later!

This Year's North Texas Turkey Trot In Frisco Benefits Miracle League Of Frisco Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Matthew Sands/Turkey Trot Join others on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 28, for a family fun event in downtown Frisco. Everyone can enjoy a 5K, 10K or the Miracle Mile (1 Mile Fun Run) before sitting down for turkey time and holiday festivities; virtual option available, too. All proceeds benefit the Miracle League of Frisco, a sports organization for children...

Travel

Make Memories Together This Holiday

Advice Editorial: Head To Holiday Vacation Everyone Will Enjoy At Gaylord Texan Article by Kara Witherow | Photography by Provided by Gaylord Texan Resort Holidays are for family, friends and making memories. Whether it’s bundling up and spending a day walking through a winter wonderland, zipping down a snowy hill or singing Christmas carols while enjoying cookies and milk, guests can find it at Gaylord Texan Resort. Amid millions of holiday lights, elaborately decorated trees, seasonal...

Food + Beverage

Dine-in Thanksgiving Meal

Gratefulness For Holiday Food Preparation: Hurry To Secure Reservations At City Works Frisco Article by Julie Brown Patton Feast on City Works’ Thanksgiving meal will feature herb-roasted turkey, slow-roasted prime rib and a special roasted turkey option for the kids, all accompanied by classic Thanksgiving sides. Guests also may add their favorite desserts for a perfect holiday meal. City Works Frisco opened on Aug. 16, 2017, as part of The Star development, a joint project between the...

Food + Beverage

Full-Service, Scratch-Style Catering

FarmHaus Catering By Five Star Event Services Delivers Fare From Scratch Ingredients Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by FarmHaus Catering Dedication to culinary excellence and attention to detail is evident in events catered from FarmHaus Catering By Five Star Event Services. The FarmHaus McKinney-based team specializes in creating indelible experiences for weddings, special occasions and corporate events.  "We take great pride in developing unique menus that are sure to...

Food + Beverage

The Original Texas Twinkies

Hutchins BBQ Proudly Serves Up Lil' Nuggets Of Jalapeño Joy Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Hutchins BBQ Celebrate National Texas Twinkie Day with Hutchins BBQ on Oct. 16! "Our mouthwatering Original Texas Twinkies are complete with a large jalapeño, stuffed with brisket and cream cheese, and wrapped in premium thick-cut bacon," says Hutchins BBQ co-owner/president Tim Hutchins. "They're so good, we had to create a holiday to celebrate them." The Hutchins' team even made a...