Travel

Ultimate Summer Family Escape

Omni PGA Frisco Delivers Pools, Golf Adventures, Glowing Nights, and Nonstop Family Fun Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Omni PGA In Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, summer unfolds as a carefully curated blend of relaxation and energy, designed with families in mind. A back-to-back Travel + Leisure World’s Best Award winner in 2024 and 2025, the resort has quickly become one of North Texas’s most dynamic destinations for multigenerational travel. From the moment guests...

Arts + Culture

Ladies of McKinney and Prosper

Celebrating inspiring women, community leaders, and partners at a thoughtfully curated tea gathering. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Allison Amores, Allison Amores Photography Each year, McKinney and Prosper Lifestyle magazine publisher Sharon Duffy Thomas brings together the remarkable women who help shape our community—valued advertising partners and influential leaders whose impact extends far beyond business. This year’s ladies’ event was an elegant tea party held at The Bingham...

Life + Culture

100 Women of McKinney

A simple collective model empowers women to fund meaningful change across McKinney nonprofits each year. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Lorena Balaguer, Lovelyn Photography Founded on the idea that collective giving can transform a community, 100 Women of McKinney has become a powerful force for local change. The organization brings together women who are passionate about supporting nonprofits and strengthening their city. “It’s a girls’ night out with a purpose,” says Monica...

Style + Beauty

Cynthia Elliot Boutique Inspires Style

A colorful destination rooted in community, creativity, and global fashion inspiration. Article by Alexis Jacobs On McKinney’s historic downtown square, Cynthia Elliot Boutique stands as both a fashion destination and a testament to vision. Founded in 1990 by Cynthia Elliott VanLandingham and her husband Steve, the boutique began during a challenging economic period, when many storefronts sat empty. Together, they took what Cynthia calls a “leap of faith,” transforming a quiet corner of the...

Arts + Culture

Where Flavor and Hospitality Meet

The Jelly Queens blends handcrafted preserves, culinary creativity, storytelling, and refined community-driven tea experiences. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Chef Donna Collins What began as a playful challenge has evolved into a celebrated culinary brand built on creativity, craftsmanship, and connection. The Jelly Queens, founded by Donna Collins, Founder and CEO of The Jelly Queens, is known for its award-winning preserves and thoughtfully curated tea experiences...

Travel

The Bingham Estate

Historic charm meets curated gatherings in storybook North Texas setting. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Parlor Picture Co., KCDC Photography Tucked into the heart of historic McKinney, The Bingham Estate offers a rare blend of preservation and imagination, where the past is honored while new memories unfold. The estate’s story begins in 1883, when Captain John Henry Bingham, a Civil War veteran and publisher of the McKinney Enquirer, built the main house for his family. With six...

Education

Investing in Students Today to Strengthen Tomorrow’s Workforce

North Texas Job Corps equips young adults with credentials, confidence, structure, and real pathways toward lasting stability Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by North Texas Job Corps In Collin County, workforce conversations often center on growth. New developments rise, industries expand and hiring demands increase. Yet behind every thriving economy is something less visible and far more important: preparation. North Texas Job Corps plays a vital role in that foundation as part of the...

Arts + Culture

Empty Bowls McKinney

Fighting Hunger--One Bowl at a Time Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Mark Bishop Imagine live music drifting through the air, the irresistible aroma of savory soups, stews, and freshly made donuts wafting from every direction, tables lined with one-of-a-kind handmade bowls, and people coming together for the evening, united by something greater than themselves. That’s the magic of Empty Bowls McKinney’s annual event that brings art, community, and food together...

Home + Design

Shower Doors of Texas

Elevating Bathrooms and Interiors with Expert Custom Glass Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Shower Doors of Texas In a housing market where smart updates matter, homeowners are paying closer attention to the details that quietly transform a space. Few upgrades feel as immediate, or as lasting, as custom glass. At Shower Doors of Texas, that belief has shaped more than three decades of work across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Based in McKinney, Shower Doors of Texas is a...

Health + Wellness

A Return to Personal Medicine

North Texas Concierge Medicine - Investing in Your Health and Peace of Mind Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Jessica Mills In a time of crowded waiting rooms and rushed appointments, Dr. Foad Kiamanesh is building something intentionally different at North Texas Concierge Medicine. His model blends traditional insurance-based primary care with a membership structure designed to restore time, access, and trust to the doctor–patient relationship. “North Texas Concierge Medicine is...