Arts + Culture

Capturing Timeless Moments

Allison Amores Photography: Elegance, Warmth, Passion For Storytelling Through Photography Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Allison Amores For McKinney-based photographer Allison Amores, photography is more than just a profession; it’s a deeply rooted part of her life. Growing up in a family that cherished photographs, she was surrounded by images that captured the story of her childhood. She says her father, a freelance photographer, instilled in their home a strong appreciation for...

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Transformations Via Custom Window Treatments

Gotcha Covered: Tailoring Spaces For Style, Function, Convenience Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Gotcha Covered When it comes to enhancing interiors with elegant and functional window treatments, Gotcha Covered of Frisco/McKinney/Prosper and surrounding areas offers a wide array of custom solutions designed to elevate both residential and commercial spaces. The company provides a variety of products from stylish drapery and classic shutters to high-tech motorized shades...

Life + Culture

Helping Life-Threatened Moms Make 'Faith Over Fear' Memories

Manda Strong Foundation Supporters Tailor Memory-Making Experiences To Each Family Article by Julie Brown Patton Manda Maxwell is the reason behind the Manda Strong Foundation, with the sole mission to support mothers with uncertain futures due to life-threatening cancer diagnoses.  "We come alongside Collin and Grayson county women who are fighting cancer, with minor children at home, to help make family memories that last. We founded the Manda Strong Foundation during April 2017 to...

Arts + Culture

The Girl Cave Tribe

Group Dedicated To Empowering Women Through Purpose, Collaboration And VisionDriven Success Article by Julie Brown Patton "The Girl Cave is a high-caliber, collaborative collective where bold women activate their purpose with profound success. It's more than a community or professional networking group. It's an incubator for visionaries who shape industries, culture and impact, with a potent mission to enhance selfhood, sisterhood and livelihood," asserts Krista Medlock, founder of The Girl...

Life + Culture

Make Summer Glow

Stay, Golf, Shop, Dine At Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, Including Mother's Day Celebrations Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa Sensational summer staycations are brimming at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Frisco from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Monica Smiley, CHDM, Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa director of marketing, says guests can experience the SUMMER OF GLOW, an enchanting mix of rejuvenating activities, kid's...

Life + Culture

EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT

Fighting Hunger One Bowl at a Time in McKinney Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Courtesy of Empty Bowls Project The mission of Empty Bowls is to hold an annual community event featuring local artisans and food purveyors that raises money and awareness to support nonprofit organizations that directly address hunger in our community. This annual McKinney event showcases handcrafted bowls made and decorated by professional and amateur artists. There also are larger bowls that are part of...

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Strengthening Communities Together

Volunteer McKinney: Connecting People With Meaningful Opportunities To Create Positive Results In Collin County Article by Alexis Jacobs Investing in one’s local community goes beyond financial contributions. It’s about dedicating time, skills and passion to create lasting impacts. Volunteer McKinney supporters have been at the forefront of this mission for 27 years, serving as Collin County’s central hub for volunteerism and nonprofit support.  Through its Volunteer Platform, Volunteer...

Home + Design

Benefits From Investing In Homes

Enhance Value, Security, And Comfort With Timber Creek Carpentry Article by Alexis Jacobs A home is more than just a place to live: it’s an investment in comfort, security and future value. William Thomas, founder of Timber Creek Carpentry, understands the importance of thoughtful, high-quality renovations that enhance aesthetics while also providing practical benefits. William and his colleagues specialize in custom cabinetry, crown molding, secret doors, wine cellars and custom furniture...

Health + Wellness

Improving Mind-Body Health For Pregnancy

Investing In Holistic Approaches To Starting Families Makes Clear Differences, Affirms CCRM Fertility Frisco Co-Founder Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Allison Amores National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is acknowledged every year in April to raise awareness and reduce stigmas around infertility. One person who considers each and every day a time for this specific type of awareness and assistance is Dorette Noorhasan, M.D., a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist...

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Defending The Home

Truly Nolen Pest Control Puts Relationships First Article by Sophie Betzhold | Photography by Pixel Perfect Rose As winter frost begins to thaw, the world slowly welcomes the transition to spring. Flowers will bud, days will grow longer and birds will return, but unfortunately they aren’t the only creatures to arrive home this time of year. Insects, rodents and a multitude of other pests can become unwanted guests that make houses feel less like homes. This season, experts at Truly Nolen Pest...