Finance + Legal Services

News from Farmers Bank & Trust

Farmers Bank & Trust names Madison Haltom as Commercial Loan Officer in Prosper Article by J.D. Bailey | Photography by Farmers Bank & Trust Farmers Bank & Trust (FB&T) is excited to announce the appointment of Madison Haltom as Commercial Loan Officer. She is based in the Prosper branch and will serve the greater North DFW region.  Haltom brings five years of financial experience and has been with FB&T since 2020, where she previously served as Mortgage Loan Originator. In her new role, she...

Style + Beauty

Expert Lash Extensions and Beauty Services for Everyone

The Lash Lounge provides personalized treatments, boosting confidence and simplifying your daily beauty routine. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by The Lash Lounge, Sharon Thomas The lash and brow industry in DFW has grown rapidly as clients look to simplify their beauty routines. At The Lash Lounge both in McKinney and Prosper, that demand is met with a focused approach prioritizing customization, professional training, and consistent standards over quick fixes or one-size-fits-all...

Event Planning + Services

The McKinney Flour Mill

A historic North Texas landmark thoughtfully restored into a wedding and events destination rooted in legacy and community. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by James Bresnahan On any given weekend, The McKinney Flour Mill feels alive in a way it didn’t generations ago. Where grain was once milled, you’ll now hear glasses clinking at cocktail hour, music filling the reception hall, and guests making their way down McKinney’s original Main Street. For James Bresnahan, part owner and...

Wellness

Starwood Med Spa

Starwood Med Spa Brings Thoughtful, Medical-Grade Aesthetics to McKinney Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Lorena Balaguer - Lovelyn Photography When Starwood Med Spa opened in McKinney in 2024, the goal wasn’t to follow a trend. It was to bring a focus on medical integrity, education, and natural results to a community that values trust and long-term relationships. For more than a decade, Starwood Med Spa has been a trusted name across North Texas, known for combining advanced...

Wellness

Healing Beyond Traditional Psychotherapy Methods

Marci Patton combines evidence-based therapy with spirituality to guide clients toward meaningful recovery. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Focused Creative When Marci Patton, LPC, founder of Ketagenics Psychotherapy, looks back on how her practice began, she starts with a season of major personal change. “About a decade ago, I was in my first year of substance-use recovery,” she explains. “Even though my life was full of accomplishments, multiple degrees, marriage, children, and a...

Life + Culture

The Dallas PULSE

North Texas’ first professional volleyball team brings energy and excitement. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Dallas Pulse A new team brings a wave of energy to a city. With The Dallas PULSE, that energy feels even stronger. It’s part of who they are—built into their name and their focus. Their mission centers on sparking genuine excitement, and that presence will become real across North Texas starting January 10. As Major League Volleyball’s newest franchise and the...

Wellness

Compassionate Care for Every Patient

CommonGood Medical delivers whole-person care rooted in dignity and trust. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Jordan Davidson Photography CommonGood Medical, a nonprofit clinic serving uninsured adults in Collin County, began nearly a decade ago from an unexpected moment of need. What started as a local effort to help a single neighbor in medical crisis has grown into a community-driven healthcare hub providing more than 4,200 visits each year. “Our story began in 2016, when a group of...

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...

Arts + Culture

2025 Parade of Lights:

26th Annual McKinney Rotary Christmas Parade Of Lights By Rotary Club Of McKinney Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Courtesy of Wythe Portrait Studio Christmas Around the World is this year's parade theme in McKinney on Saturday, Dec. 13. This is an annual event organized by the McKinney Rotary Club, which uses the donations raised to fund local, regional, national and international projects focusing on six areas: promoting peace, preventing diseases, providing access to clean...

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...