Arts + Culture

How to Help Your Child Beat the Summer Slump

The summer slump is real—and it doesn’t just affect academics. It's a drop in motivation, creativity, and engagement that can leave kids feeling stuck and uninspired.So how do we rise above it? 📚 Research from Johns Hopkins University and the National Summer Learning Association shows that students can lose up to two months of academic progress over the summer—especially when not engaged in structured or enriching activities. Consistent mental, creative, and physical stimulation helps combat...

Finance + Legal Services

Balancing A Friendship and Business Partnership

Friends Brandon Moon and Rafael Pinho combine expertise to help local business owners Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Savanna Romano A serendipitous meeting through the Northlake chapter of F3, a workout group for men that emphasizes Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith, is what sparked the beginning of a friendship between Brandon Moon and Rafael Pinho. That friendship would eventually grow into a business partnership and the founding of TD Pine Advisors, a strategic advisory firm...

Life + Culture

Frosty Drive N

The story of Frosty Drive N and the family behind it. Article by Kennedy Wood | Photography by Savanna Romano Known for their delicious burgers and famous home-made root beer float, Frosty Drive N proved to be much more than your average restaurant. I was given the opportunity to sit down and speak with Patrick Webb,owner of Frosty Drive N. Frosty Drive N was originally opened in 1954 and was re-established in 1964 in Denton, Texas. The restaurant was started by Patrick's grandfather and...

Education

Educating and Equipping

Shop Drop provides homeowners with the tools and training to take on DIY projects. Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Savanna Romano and Johnny Johnson During Johnny Johnson’s years of working in a hardware store, he learned that although many people want to tackle projects themselves, they often lack the knowledge and the appropriate specialty tools necessary for those projects. So Johnny founded Shop Drop, a local tool rental company that offers specialty tools and equipment for...