Arts + Culture

A Heartfelt Escape

How San Miguel de Allende Paints the Perfect Picture of Culture and Craft Article by Rachel Burk This February, as the air fills with the warmth of Valentine's and the theme of Love is on our minds, let’s take a moment to look beyond our community borders to a place that embodies this very idea with every colorful cobblestone, every culinary delight, and every stroke of an artist's brush: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. A relatively easy trip south, this UNESCO World Heritage city in the...

Wellness

Pages That Hold Us

A mother’s vision for connection, reflection, healing, and generational growth. Article by Amber Dobyns | Photography by Unscripted Branding Co. There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens when a mother and daughter slow down together. In a world of school schedules, work deadlines, endless notifications, those moments of stillness can feel almost impossible... but they matter. They matter because they’re where trust grows, where voices are heard, and where relationships become something deeper...

Food + Beverage

A Cup of Community

A cozy, faith-filled coffeehouse where worship, community, and hospitality meet. Article by Amber Dobyns | Photography by Shouting Grounds Coffee Company In a world that moves fast, Shouting Grounds Coffee Company invites you to slow down, sip deeply, and savor something special. This cozy corner of New Caney was brewed from a calling to create a space where neighbors could gather, friendships could flourish, and every cup poured with purpose. From the very first day, the prayer has been...

Education

Taking Learning to New Heights

How hands-on aviation education is changing lives. Article by Amber Dobyns | Photography by George Dowdy When George Dowdy walked into his classroom at Porter High School (PHS), he carried more than textbooks; he carried a vision ready for takeoff. As a lifelong student of flight, inspired by everything from Leonardo Da Vinci’s early sketches to the daring Wright Brothers, Dowdy dreamed of giving his students an aviation experience that soared beyond theory. Recognizing that few young people...

Wellness

Transforming Dentistry Into Holistic Health Experience

Dr. Lanette Sikes’ Innovative Approach Combines Dentistry, Wellness, and Regenerative Treatments Article by Amber Dobyns | Photography by Brooke Madl Photography Her story began in a high school chemistry class, where a love for science sparked the idea of dentistry. Encouraged by her childhood dentist and a supportive hygienist, Lanette Sikes set her sights on dental school. She loved it from the start. The journey wasn’t easy; two rejections tested her resolve, but her father’s unwavering...

Fitness

Strength Through Resilience

How Industrious Spring Inspires Strength, Wellness, and Community Article by Amber Dobyns The pulse of determination, the hum of encouragement, and the quiet power of resilience are the tones set at Industrious Spring, a functional fitness gym right off 99 by the cinema. At the center of it all is Kelly Fucheck, whose journey from stroke survivor to gym owner is nothing short of extraordinary.  At just 32, Kelly’s world shifted in an instant when a spontaneous vertebral artery tear led to a...

Wellness

Healing Through Therapy

A guide to self-awareness, coping skills, and starting fresh in the new year. Article by Stacy Leach Understanding our emotional and psychological well-being is central to living a fulfilled life, and for many, therapy is the key to unlocking that understanding. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Brooke Madl, a therapist at Unlatched Mind Counseling and Wellness, brings a compassionate and solution-focused approach to supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. Her fascination...

Health + Wellness

Your Body’s Natural Reset Button

The Sit Back Massage & Wellness founder Carleigh Bone enhances clients’ wellness by supporting wellbeing through targeted therapeutic massage techniques. Article by Stacy Leach Massage & Circulation  Massage plays a powerful role in improving circulation through intentional pressure and movement. By applying pressure to soft tissues, massage helps push blood through congested areas, increasing venous return and delivering fresh, oxygenated blood to tired muscles. The techniques used follow...

Food + Beverage

Old-Fashioned Holiday Wassail

Fill your home with the scents and spirit of the season. Article by Stacy Leach Servings: 12 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 1 hr Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider 2 cups orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup lemon juice ½ cup brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness) 1 tablespoon whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 apple, sliced into rounds 1 orange, sliced into rounds Optional Add-In (for...

Finance + Legal Services

The Gift That Gives Back

Tax-Smart Strategies for Meaningful Charitable Giving Article by Edward Jones, Member SIPC. | Photography by Fireheart Photography As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you also might be wondering how to gain some tax benefits from your gifts. It used to be pretty straightforward: You wrote a check to a charity and then deducted the amount of the gift, within limits, from your taxes. But a few years ago, as part of tax law...