Food + Beverage

The Game Is Always On at GOAT’s Sports Bar & Grill

Bringing a “Big Stadium Atmosphere” to the Community Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Ty Harper Photography At GOATs Arena Sports Bar & Grill in Fairview, game day spills across two floors, onto dozens of TVs, and through three separate audio zones. Texas Rangers fans can cheer in one section, while Dallas Cowboys supporters listen to their game steps away. “It’s one of the things that sets us apart,” says Bella Becerra, general manager. “We can play three audios at the same time...

Food + Beverage

Giulia’s Café

Where Food, Family, and Traditional Hospitality Shine Article by Shannon Spake | Photography by Amber McMahan In a town that’s quickly growing but still treasures its neighborly roots, Giulia’s Café has become a gathering place where new faces and longtime locals come together around the table. Owned by Anthony and Giulia Porcaro, the café offers more than just freshly made meals—it delivers a sense of belonging. From the moment you walk through the door, you’re greeted with warmth, the...

Life + Culture

Every Child Deserves a Happy Halloween

Goblins, Goons, and Gummy Worms for All Article by Fatima Durrani Halloween is a widely anticipated holiday, but it can bring on anxiety and dread for those who suffer from food allergies, sensory overload, or certain diseases.  As a community, it’s important to educate ourselves on the physical and emotional impact these conditions have on our kids. For those children who feel excluded—and yet have to watch their costumed friends giggle as they devour Kit Kats and Snickers —we can make a...

Wellness

More Than Just Fidgeting

A Parents' Introduction for ADHD Awareness Month Article by Bryna Talamantez, MS, LMFT | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Imagine you are sitting in class all day long, being told to stay in your chair. You try your best to not move around because you are told that is a distraction. You take a deep breath and tell yourself you just have to try harder to focus. You understand the things you are learning, but attending to your assigned task and getting the work done is hard to...

Home + Design

Sutton Fields: Live Connected

Spacious homes, top schools, and resort-style amenities come together in a community built for connection. Article by Clareece Montero | Photography by Bloom Field Homes Just north of Highway 380 in one of North Texas’s most dynamic and fast-growing residential corridors, Sutton Fields is capturing attention for all the right reasons. This thoughtfully designed master-planned community offers more than beautiful homes—it offers a complete lifestyle centered around connection, comfort, and...

Life + Culture

Hopper Ranch

Where kids build confidence, compassion, and connection through horseback adventures Article by Alexis Jackson | Photography by Amber McMahan Nestled in the serene countryside of Aubrey, Texas, Hopper Ranch has become a cherished destination for families seeking enriching, hands-on experiences with horses. Founded in 1999 by Merry Hopper and her family, the ranch began as a passion project dedicated to breeding barrel racing horses for their daughter, Courtney. Over two decades later, Hopper...

Arts + Culture

You Are Seen

The Emotional Impact of Displaying Your Child’s Portrait Article by Amber McMahan, Growing Sprouts Owner | Photography by Amber McMahan Childhood happens fast. One moment, they’re pretending to be a superhero, and the next, they’re walking into middle school. As parents, we do our best to capture it all—the milestones, the giggles, the missing teeth, and the wild hair days. But capturing the moment isn’t enough. What we choose to do with those memories matters just as much.  At Growing...

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Finance + Legal Services

Moving Out of the Marital Home During a Divorce

The Marital Home — Should You Stay or Should You Go?Your marital home is often a place of comfort and refuge, a place where memories have been made, a thing with which you are emotionally connected.So, when a couple decides that a divorce is necessary, it is often extremely difficult to determine whether or not you should move out of your marital home.Whether or not this is the best decision for you will largely depend on the specific details of your situation.Safety in the Marital HomeWhen...

Life + Culture

St. Arbor Community Garden

How Little Elm Builds a Cleaner, Greener, and More Connected Community Article by Robert Medigovich | Photography by Alexis Jackson For over 25 years, Community Waste Disposal (CWD) has done more than just haul trash for the residents of Little Elm—they’ve hauled in a legacy of sustainability, education, and true community partnership. Since beginning service in July 1998, when Little Elm had just 800 homes, CWD has supported the town’s explosive 1,900% growth with innovative, environmentally...

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Finance + Legal Services

The Cost of Divorce: Time and Money

There are two questions that are almost always asked by a potential client during an initial consultation for divorce: “How long will the entirety of the divorce process take?” and “How much will this cost me in the end?”.Answering these questions can be challenging for an attorney, as attorneys can never truly be certain how long a divorce will take or how much it may cost.The answer to these questions is almost always “Well, it depends.”The Costs of Divorce Are More Complex Than You Might...