Education

Student of the Month

Sponsored by Talamantez Therapy Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Courtesy of Sara Ellis We love to highlight the exceptional students in our community. This month we are proud to showcase student and entrepreneur Aditi Karthik.  A rising ninth grader at Greenhill, Aditi is not your average student. Brimming with curiosity, creativity, and determination, she is already leaving a meaningful mark far beyond the classroom walls.  When she isn’t pouring over one of the countless books in...

Local Services

Local Experience

Discover local gems, create memories, and embrace authentic community experiences. Article by Deborah Dove Karen Laine Photography –  karen-laine.com or (469) 927-0225 Capture the first precious weeks with newborn photos you’ll cherish forever, from stunning color-saturated artistic shots to first smiles to black-and-white photos of ten perfect, tiny toes. Amma Lactation Services – (972) 439-5412 or ammalactation@gmail.com Certified lactation consultants are available to support...

Health + Wellness

More Than Man’s Best Friend

Service Dogs Offer Lifeline for Children with Special Needs Article by Ken G. Crawford | Photography by Courtesy of Craig Hanna Children living with autism, severe allergies, or psychiatric conditions know everyday life can present extraordinary challenges. But with the help of specially trained service dogs, many of these children are gaining safety, independence, and the confidence to navigate their world in ways that once seemed impossible. According to experts at United K9, a Texas-based...

Finance + Legal Services

Protect Your Family with a Plan

When the Unexpected Happens, an Estate Plan Has You Covered Article and Photography by Courtesy of Burch Law If something happened to you tomorrow, what would happen to your children? Are you sure they would be protected? And let’s not forget your four-legged “kids.” Who’s stepping up for them? The attorneys at Burch Law know this is the kind of thing that’s really hard to think about, but it’s absolutely essential to plan for. Whether it’s your toddler, your teenager, your tabby cat, or...

Life + Culture

Good Human of the Month

Betty Talamantez Article by Angi Burns For over two decades, Betty Talamantez has been the dedicated director of JumpStart for Arts, a free summer art camp that has served Plano families since 2003. What began as a program from the ArtCentre of Plano—and now run in partnership with Chamberlain Ballet—has become a beloved summer tradition thanks to Betty’s tireless leadership. Each summer, Betty ensures that every camper is not only having fun but also seen and supported. If a child needs...

Professional Services

Long-Term Love

How Your Lifestyle Impacts Your Fur Baby Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Aranza Perkovich: Jamileth Photography Welcoming a new pet into the family is a joyous initiation. However, with it comes a responsibility that begins the moment you start thinking about a new comrade. The journey of adjustment to a new home for a pet varies immensely. Success in acclimating will depend on a host of factors, including the pet’s history, health, personality—and you.  We asked the experts at...

Health + Wellness

City House

Building Stability, One Youth at a Time Article by Ken Crawford | Photography by Courtesy of City House City House has been a safe haven for youth in crisis since 1988. From its start as a six-bed shelter to five properties serving youth from birth through age 22 today, the organization offers emergency housing, transitional living, street outreach, counseling, and life skills support. Built on a foundation of dignity and trust, City House gives young people the resources and relationships...

Life + Culture

Discover CUTX Event Center

Explore North Texas’s Premiere Entertainment Destination Article by CUTX Event Center | Photography by Courtesy of Photography by Misty Located just off US 75 in Allen, Credit Union of Texas Event Center is one of the most diverse arenas in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Its unique ability to host various events in a cozy, clean, and friendly atmosphere has made it a favorite venue for thousands of North Texas entertainment seekers. Credit Union of Texas Event Center hosts over 100 events...

Travel

This Moment Matters

The Global Journey that Shaped My Lens—and the Love Stories I Now Get to Tell Article and Photography by Adeline Merrick They say one photo can hold a thousand words—so at this point, I must be working on a few novels. My life has stretched across four continents and wound through three careers, but the one thread running through it all has been my love of photography. I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and aside from the monkeys on my university campus, it could’ve been Texas. I grew...

Local Services

The Plano Rotary Club

Celebrating 80 years of Service Above Self, Friendships, and Supporting the Community and the World Article by Ramil Paredes | Photography by Provided The Plano Rotary Club was formed on May 14, 1945, and was sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club. From that rousing beginning to the present, the Plano Rotary Club has raised and distributed funds each year to local charities, scholarships, and nonprofit community organizations. Today, there are several Rotary Clubs in Plano that a...