Sports + Recreation

Get Outside This Summer!

Local spots to enjoy the outdoors and have some fun. Article by Kennedy Wood DFW Adventure Park DFW Adventure Park offers a range of experiences including paintball, zip lining, laser tag, and an obstacle course! This park is great for parties or families looking for a good time. Murrell Park Whether you’re hoping to fish, hike, have a picnic, or take a boat out, Murrell Park offers it all! This park is located in Flower Mound, Texas and offers free entry.  SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium If...

Arts + Culture

Exploring Creativity

Harness your creativity at New Song School Of The Arts. Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Savanna Romano The path of personal discovery can lead in many directions, and choosing to explore one's creative expression can bring joy and personal growth. New Song School Of The Arts, founded by Todd and Heather Parks in 1999, fosters learning and development in music, the visual arts, and theatre for students of all ages, from young children to older adults. With over sixty...

Arts + Culture

Adventure Starts With You

Catherine Reese shares her perspective on the importance of nature. Article by Kennedy Wood | Photography by Catherine Reese Going on an adventure can mean something different for everyone. Whether you’re finding a local picnic spot or taking a stroll through your neighborhood, it’s important for people to get outside and explore. Catherine Reese, nature photographer, expressed her beliefs that exploring should be a vital part of one's life. “Our world is so beautiful and it doesn’t take going...

Entertainment

Got Speed?

Experience the rush of racing at Lone Star Kartpark. Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Savanna Romano Have you ever wanted to experience the adrenaline of driving fast or feel the rush of competitive racing? Lone Star Kartpark is ready to provide the thrill of a lifetime! Novice, experienced, and even professional racers can all enjoy racing around this track--at 50 mph, no less! The .6 mile racetrack provides an exciting challenge for those who want to experience racing at a...

Education

Plan For Success With Erik Martin

Erik Martin shares the importance of creating your estate plan. Article by Kennedy Wood | Photography by Savanna Romano Erik Martin has had a very successful career thus far; after working as a lawyer in oil and gas for some time, he decided to switch over careers and begin working as an estate lawyer. Erik describes his career now as more of a passion project rather than just a job and he now gets the opportunity to educate and guide everyday folks in their estate planning process. What is...

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Finance + Legal Services

Unique Child Custody Battle Leads to Reaffirmation of the Rights of Fit Parents

The Texas Supreme Court has granted a North Texas father full custody of his daughter, ending a years-long saga that captured headlines across the state and setting a legal precedent in the process.The facts of the case, In Re Christopher John Clay, are heartbreaking. Chris Clay had a daughter with his longtime girlfriend, Arli Wilkes, in 2014. Chris and Arli weren’t married, but they worked hard to be good co-parents. Eventually, they broke up, and Arli moved in with another man. Chris and Arli...

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...