Fitness

Loving Long Ears Donkey Therapy & Sanctuary

The miracle of animals healing people and people healing animals Article by Sally Crocker | Photography by Loving Long Ears Donkey Therapy & Sanctuary Jules Peterson has been around animals all her life. She started riding horses at age five. During the summers at her grandparents’ home in the North Dakota Hills, she rode western saddle and always loved being on ranches and around farm animals. Jules grew up in Minneapolis, where she became involved in English riding, or dressage. She quickly...

July 2024

Fitness

Creekside Pet Care

Creekside 24/7 Pet Care Center offers tips to help kids care for their pets Article by Sally Crocker | Photography by Mandy Calvin Creekside Pet Care Center is a full-service 24/7 Keller/Southlake-area veterinary hospital with onsite grooming, daycare and boarding services. Creekside’s veterinary services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a state-of-the-art emergency care facility. Creekside’s professional and courteous healthcare team aspires to excellence in medical...

July 2024

Arts + Culture

Texas' #1 high school flutist

Carroll ISD student David Zachariah wins top in the state Article by Sally Crocker | Photography by Provided by David Zachariah Southlake Carroll ISD student David Zachariah has been recognized as the #1 Texas high school flute player by the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). David was selected for the top all-state band and was ranked 1st chair of all flutists who auditioned statewide. This is one of the greatest achievements any high school musician can attain. 

July 2024

Fitness

Developing The Athlete In U

Southlake’s ULETE is a premier multisport facility where athletes develop their talents and competitive skills Article by Sally Crocker | Photography by Southlake’s ULETE premier multisport facility John Davis has made a career as a business entrepreneur, working in Los Angeles and locally for over 20 years in the world of media, sports and branded opportunities. He has produced a number of sports TV series for ESPN, FOX Sports Network, NBC Sports, Disney XD, Discovery, Ultimate Fighting...

July 2024

Fitness

Gymboree is the place for kids

Kids learn while having a ton of fun at Gymboree Play & Music of Southlake Article by Sally Crocker | Photography by Gymboree Southlake Gymboree is fun for all ages, for kids from 0-6 years old. Year-round classes offer the opportunity for play, learning, music and art. From September-May , Gymboree offers school readiness programs for ages 2.5-4, preschool play and prep programs where kids ages 2-3 explore their ABCs and ease into independent learning, and school skills programs for...

July 2024

Life + Culture

Finding cures. Saving children.

Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in its lifesaving mission Article by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®/opening by Sally Crocker | Photography by Provided by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® The children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® are helping to inspire an incredible fundraising project by five local luxury homebuilders. These homebuilders - Atwood Custom Homes, Beckett Graham Luxury Homes, Heritage Homes, Kensington Custom Homes and Willow Tree...

July 2024

Life + Culture

6 Stones Cares

Southlake groups and families put in the good work supporting 6 Stones’ emergency assistance programs Article by Sally Crocker | Photography by 6 Stones 6 Stones, a Catalyst of Hope, has served as a local rescue organization since 2009. The nonprofit serves Hurst-Euless-Bedford and Grapevine families and individuals in various ways, through a food pantry; by repairing homes and doing yardwork for those in need; providing school supplies and backpacks for children; and by providing Christmas...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Prepare to be ‘Blown Away'

Southlake’s largest contemporary fine art gallery Article by Sally Crocker | Photography by Provided by Donna Moss Interior designer Donna Moss is well known in Southlake and is a major player in both the Dallas and national home design scene. She was one of 10 designers selected from around the country to be on the first season of HGTV’s Design Star reality competition series, and after that she hosted her own HGTV show called Donna Decorates Dallas for two years, along with her co-stars...

June 2024

Fitness

EXPLORE YOUR ‘WHY’ WITH CLAFFEY POOLS

Family time, entertaining, building memories Article by Sally Crocker | Photography by Claffey Pools When it comes to creating, remodeling or maintaining your outdoor space, explore the options with Claffey Pools. Serving North Texas for nearly four decades, the Claffey Pools team is known for the finest in design and pool building, incredible remodels that transform old to new, unparalleled service, and weekly maintenance that protects your fabulous outdoor investment. What’s your why? ...

June 2024

Fitness

Creekside 24/7 Pet Care Center healthy pet tips

Creekside explores how to keeps pets safe during the hot summer months in Texas Article by Creekside 24/7 Pet Care Center | Photography by Provided by Creekside 24/7 Pet Care As the scorching summer months approach, Texas pet owners should take extra precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of their furry companions. The relentless heat and high humidity levels can pose significant risks to pets, leading to heatstroke, dehydration and other heat-related illnesses. By following some...

June 2024