Life + Culture

Providing Children Aspirations

Little Hearts Of Hope: Supporting Children During Family Members' Cancer Battles Article by Alexis Jacobs Kerri Steele, founder and executive director of Little Hearts of Hope, understands the emotional impact a family member’s cancer diagnosis can have on children. Through her late husband’s battle with cancer, she says she saw the need for specialized support to help children cope with the fear, anxiety and uncertainty that comes when a parent or sibling battles cancer. LHOH addresses this...

Arts + Culture

'The Voice' Of SongBirdWhite

Kourtney White Experiences America's Beloved Singing TV Contest To Find Best Undiscovered Talent Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by DoraMarie Herrera One of McKinney's own singers/songwriters made a new name for herself on the national stage. Kourtney White, 37, impressed celebrity judges of NBC's singing reality competition  The Voice  during her recent trial performance of the show's infamous blind auditions, which aired during October. The show's season 26 judges are Snoop Dog...

Life + Culture

Texas Giving Machine Returns

Vending Machine Allows Donors To Send Items To People In Need Article by Julie Brown Patton Merry and Bright, Make Holiday Giving Unforgettable: From Dec. 7, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025, Frisco and McKinney community residents and supporters can tap into vending machines that allow users to donate items such as medicine, clothing, baby supplies, text books, eye exams and livestock for people in need.​  These charity 'Light the World Giving Machine' vending devices dispense hope and joy by featuring...

Style + Beauty

Jewelry Gift Guide

Griffin: Love Shines While Creating Sparkles That Lasts For Lifetimes Article by Julie Brown Patton As a family-owned store since 1985, Griffin features jewelry designs ranging from classic to contemporary. From their full-service jewelry store in McKinney at 2811 Craig Drive, this staff offers lab diamonds and moissanite, bridal and engagement rings, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, custom designs, appraisals and on-site repair services, including watches. Griffin Jewelry team members indicate...

Professional Services

Estate Planning Much Appreciated

Haiman Hogue Professionals Help Others Preserve Estates, Protect Investments Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Lucy Thornton As a family protection planning and elder law firm, professionals at Frisco-headquartered Haiman Hogue, PLLC, say their foundational belief is to "faithfully serve God, clients and community" in legal projects they handle.  "Our focus is to use our unique God-given talents and abilities to help and serve others," says founding partner Fred Haiman. “We...

Travel

Make Memories Together This Holiday

Advice Editorial: Head To Holiday Vacation Everyone Will Enjoy At Gaylord Texan Article by Kara Witherow | Photography by Provided by Gaylord Texan Resort Holidays are for family, friends and making memories. Whether it’s bundling up and spending a day walking through a winter wonderland, zipping down a snowy hill or singing Christmas carols while enjoying cookies and milk, guests can find it at Gaylord Texan Resort. Amid millions of holiday lights, elaborately decorated trees, seasonal...

Arts + Culture

Thankfulness In Action

Spreading Gratitude And Kindness Throughout The Community In November Article by Alexis Jacobs This year, St. Gabriel's Turkey Basket Program will mark its 25th year of providing Thanksgiving meals to low-income families in Collin County. The program, funded entirely by donations from St. Gabriel parishioners, ensures that hundreds of families enjoy a hearty and nutritious Thanksgiving dinner. Organized by the Men's Club, with the help of dedicated volunteers, the program assembles and...

Fitness

Believe! McKinney 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run

Racing Toward Scholarships And Spreading Holiday Cheer In McKinney On Nov. 30 Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Believe! McKinney/Provided by Ned Searles In 2006, avid runner and bicyclist Ned Searles says he reluctantly agreed to an annual checkup at his wife’s urging. Despite feeling perfectly healthy and having no family history of cancer, a routine blood test revealed that Ned, then 41, had stage 3 prostate cancer. With only a 15% chance of survival, doctors pursued aggressive...

Fitness

Veterans Day Honor Run

Showing Gratitude: 2024 Run Is Slated For Nov. 9 In Prosper Frontier Park, 8-11 a.m. Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Town of Prosper The Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run is hosted as a salute to men and women who've served in the nation’s military. The event on Nov. 9 at 1551 Frontier Parkway offers three runs: a 5K, 10K and Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the Veterans Memorial, planned for construction at Frontier Park in the near future. This annual race is open to runners and...

Food + Beverage

Full-Service, Scratch-Style Catering

FarmHaus Catering By Five Star Event Services Delivers Fare From Scratch Ingredients Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by FarmHaus Catering Dedication to culinary excellence and attention to detail is evident in events catered from FarmHaus Catering By Five Star Event Services. The FarmHaus McKinney-based team specializes in creating indelible experiences for weddings, special occasions and corporate events.  "We take great pride in developing unique menus that are sure to...