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

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...

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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...

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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...

Food + Beverage

Flavor On, Game On

Hutchins Barbecue And Football Just Make Sense, Especially With Texas Twinkies Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Hutchins Barbecue For many people, barbecue is a given for football game day plans — whether tailgating, backyard gatherings, around indoor screens or via mobile devices while on the go. The team at Hutchins Barbecue believe gridiron and 'cue are the ultimate duo, so it's just a matter of what meats, sides and desserts to choose.  Frisco location: ...

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Spice It Up!

1836 Unleashes Beef Creations' Potential, Captures Essence Of Texas Flavor Article and Photography by Julie Brown Patton Originating from SuckleBusters in Coppell, the award-winning spice named '1836' can take meat to new levels of Texan flavor flair. This seasoning serves as a rub and for sauces, inspired by the robust, authentic taste of The Lone Star State. Its originators indicate it's "a testament to the art of barbecue, designed to create mouthwatering crusts, sealing in juices and...

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Memorable Japanese Dining Experiences

Musume At The Star Opens With Bold Flavors, Multi-Sensory Dining In Frisco Article by Claire Armstrong | Photography by Hannah Borer Musume, an Asian and sushi restaurant from Dallas-based Rock Libations Restaurant Group, opened at The Star in Frisco. Located at 3625 The Star Boulevard, Ste. 315 (second floor), the 6,000-square-foot restaurant brings an elevated Japanese dining experience and offers lunch, happy hour and dinner menus. Guests now can indulge in Musume’s signature dishes...