Auto + Marine

Auto Health Isn't Automatic

Fifth Gear Automotive Team Keeps Vehicles In Tip-Top Shape Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Jordan Davidson Photography "The mission of our Fifth Gear Automotive team is to make every customer feel confident and cared for by delivering dealership-quality service with honesty, transparency and expert hands," asserts Kenny Boatman, Fifth Gear Automotives' outside business development team member.   Fifth Gear Automotive Repair began as a friendship between co-owners Rick Jordan...

Wellness

Compassionate Care for Every Patient

CommonGood Medical delivers whole-person care rooted in dignity and trust. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Jordan Davidson Photography CommonGood Medical, a nonprofit clinic serving uninsured adults in Collin County, began nearly a decade ago from an unexpected moment of need. What started as a local effort to help a single neighbor in medical crisis has grown into a community-driven healthcare hub providing more than 4,200 visits each year. “Our story began in 2016, when a group of...

Life + Culture

The Dallas PULSE

North Texas’ first professional volleyball team brings energy and excitement. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Dallas Pulse A new team brings a wave of energy to a city. With The Dallas PULSE, that energy feels even stronger. It’s part of who they are—built into their name and their focus. Their mission centers on sparking genuine excitement, and that presence will become real across North Texas starting January 10. As Major League Volleyball’s newest franchise and the...

Life + Culture

Gifts Of Harvest Healing

Texas Chili Voted America's No. 1 Favorite Fall Food Article by Julie Brown Patton Fall/winter food is all about comfort and connections. Sharing a meal brings people together, and research increasingly shows that gathering around the table can give meaningful boosts to mental health. To explore this link between food and wellbeing, representatives of A Mission for Michael, a family-founded organization providing treatment for mental health, asked 3,014 self-described U.S. food lovers one...

Life + Culture

Light The World With Real Giving, Real Impacts

Texas Giving Machine Returns To McKinney, Spreads Holiday Hope Article by Sharisa Lewis | Photography by Julianne Winzenz and Sharisa Lewis Step into Historic Downtown McKinney this holiday season and discover more than twinkling lights and festive cheer: the Texas Giving Machine is back. Now through Dec. 4, families and friends can experience the joy of giving firsthand, turning simple acts of generosity into lasting impact through custom vending machines that allow donations of goods and...

Life + Culture

Ugly Sweaters Provide Holiday Fun

Prosper Small Business Turns Upcycled Sweaters Into Laughter, Connection, Community Holiday Spirit Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Melissa Hart What started as a simple love for holiday fun turned into a thriving small business for Melissa Hart, owner of DFW Ugly Christmas Sweaters. After moving from Kansas City, Missouri, to Prosper during 2023, Melissa noticed a gap in local Christmas markets. “I realized no one was really doing ugly sweaters,” Melissa says. “Vendors had a few...

Life + Culture

Frisco Teens Launch 'Wear It Forward' Inspiring Initiative

Student-Led Nonprofit Donated 6,000-Plus Clothing Items To Storehouse Community Center To Help Families In Need Article by Elizabeth Lenart | Photography by Ben Skye, The Storehouse Community Center Two Frisco residents who are Liberty High School students, Eli Kim and Amit Jennings, turned a simple idea into a powerful movement of compassion and community service. Together, they founded Wear It Forward, a student-led nonprofit that has donated more than 6,000 clothing item — valued at more...

Local Services

Immense Community Support

Frisco-Founded Refresh NTX Nonprofit Provides Essential Personal Hygiene Items Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Refresh NTX Proper hygiene is important for youths' health, self-esteem and dignity. At Refresh NTX, formerly named Refresh Frisco, the mission is to ensure children in local communities have access to personal hygiene items, such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, combs/brushes, shaving cream, personal care products, sunscreen, lip balm and hand...

Food + Beverage

32 Years Of Dining

Randy's Steakhouse: Longtime Stable Restaurant In Downtown Frisco Rail District, Still Open During City Construction Article by Julie Brown Patton When Frisco area diners want something special, they often head to Randy's Steakhouse, 7026 Main St. Afterall, this restaurant's been a mainstay of Main Street for more than three decades.  Still open while area is under construction: The Rail District, Frisco's historic downtown, is undergoing major transformation with an approximate $70...

Food + Beverage

Remember Rail District Eateries!

Friendly Reminder: Frisco Restaurants Are Still Open During Downtown Construction Article by Frisco magazine team From Frisco’s earliest days, The Rail District has been an important gathering place, particularly as a marketplace for farmers and artisans to launch their businesses. The Rail District is Frisco’s historic downtown, comprised of the area surrounding Main Street, from First Street to North/South County Road. This safe, walkable neighborhood is full of vibrant local shops...