Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month-Kids!

Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. Fosters Student Success through Mentorship and Connection Article by Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. (Consider How One Individual Changes Everything) is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping students discover their path toward college, career, and life success through mentorship, career readiness, and meaningful community connections. Founded on the belief that one...

Wellness

Bringing Hope Closer to Home

Children’s Health Expands Youth Behavioral Health Services to Collin County, Bringing Families Greater Access to Specialized Care and Autism Support Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Juan Pulido: Children's Health A vital new medical expansion is gracing Plano. For over a decade, Children’s Health has traditionally housed mental and behavioral services for youth in its Dallas location. As of July 27, several of these services will be available at...

Professional Services

Beyond the Kennel

What Every Dog Owner Should Know Before Choosing Daycare or Overnight Care Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography Floppy ears. Playful smiles. Never-ending energy. What makes man’s best friend so endearing to us humans is how loyal and lovable they can be. It’s also why the concept of boarding them can sometimes cause fur-ball owners to feel downright anxious. Madyson Austin, general manager of K-9 Resorts in Plano, understands this all too well. She and...

Education

Talamantez Therapy

Article by Where We Meet Every Reader, Right Where They Are | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Summer is for slowing down—time with family, a break from the school routine, and a chance to let our nervous systems reset. It's also a season when reading skills can quietly soften over the long break, something teachers have long called the “summer slide.” The good news is that summer is also one of the best windows to turn that slide into a head start—an unhurried stretch to...

Arts + Culture

Turning the Page on Parenting

Four unique books offering insight, encouragement, and practical guidance Article by Angi Burns Parenting doesn't come with a handbook, but the right stories and perspectives can provide encouragement when we need it most. The books featured here explore a wide range of parenting experiences, from raising children with unique abilities to helping young people develop confidence, purpose, and emotional resilience. Each author draws from personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom to offer...

Life + Culture

A Better Way to Lake

Discover a Slower Pace at Lake Ray Roberts Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography By July, North Texas begins looking for water. Not simply a pool, not another patio with misters working overtime, but real water: open sky, long coves, the low hum of a boat motor. For Plano families, Lake Ray Roberts sits just far enough north to feel like a departure, and close enough to become a summer habit.  For many, Ray Roberts is known first as a premier bass fishing...

Life + Culture

Good Human of the Month

Jerry Gonzalez’s Art-filled Life Was Jumpstarted by His Mom Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Jerry Gonzalez Every April, parents around the metroplex start to stress about how to entertain their children during the long summer months. While there are countless camps caregivers can choose from, a local Plano camp stands out. JumpStart for Arts offers multiple free camps each summer, helping campers build confidence, self-expression, and gain exposure to the...

Life + Culture

Empowering Women. Transforming Communities.

Learn How You Can Make an Impact by Getting Involved with Impact100 North Texas Article and Photography by Courtesy of Impact100 North Texas When founding president Anne Witherspoon first learned about the global nonprofit Impact100, she was so impressed by the model and the great work being done she decided to join the DFW chapter.  As it turned out, there was no chapter to join.  So, she decided to start one!  She reached out to friends and colleagues to tell them all about the mission of...

Travel

Rediscovering San Antonio

Exploring Fresh Family Adventures in One of Texas’s Favorite Cities Article and Photography by Angi Burns As native Texans, my husband and I have been to San Antonio more times than we can count. We have done the Alamo tour, walked the River Walk, eaten plenty of tacos, and checked off most of the classic tourist stops over the years. So when we planned a weekend getaway with our son Jaxx, we decided it was time to experience the city a little differently. Thanks to Visit San Antonio and...

Travel

A Life Built on Exploring

Exploring with My Camera Taught Me That Art Begins When I Stop Looking and Start Feeling Article and Photography by Catherine Reese Standing with my camera as horses ran across the open field, manes flying and dust rising behind them, I felt something shift inside me. Their movement carried freedom, wildness, and a reminder that life was meant to be fully lived. Losing both of my parents close together changed everything for me. One day life felt normal, and the next, it didn’t. What I once...