Fitness

Invest in Spring Fashion!

Spring 2026 Brings Bold Color, Playful Structure, and Confident Self‑Expression Article by Mandy Calvin | Photography by Samantha Farris, Provided by XAR Spring 2026 arrives with a refreshing sense of optimism, and the fashion landscape reflects that energy with unapologetically bold color, inventive silhouettes, and a renewed focus on personal expression. This season leans into vibrancy and creativity, encouraging wearers to mix, layer, and experiment in ways that feel both modern and...

Fitness

Built on Grit

The Legacy Behind Lasater Capital Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris Before there were investor meetings in Southlake Town Square… before hundreds of millions in assets… before 750 investors entrusted their capital… There was a college rental house. A small loan from their dad. And two brothers willing to outwork the odds. Lasater Capital didn’t begin in a boardroom. It began in the quiet determination of Tie and Boone Lasater, two brothers who believed that if...

Education

The Power of Access

How Broker Online Exchange Is Quietly Reshaping the Energy Marketplace Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Broker Online Exchange In the world of energy procurement, volatility is not the exception. It’s the norm. Prices shift with weather systems, global supply dynamics, regulatory change, and market pressure. For many businesses, electricity and natural gas feel like uncontrollable expenses. Numbers rise and fall without clear explanation. Contracts are signed under pressure...

Life + Culture

St. Thomas and Water Island

Family Adventures and Breathtaking Views in the US Virgin Islands Article and Photography by Samantha Farris In a world that constantly measures return on investment in dollars and percentages, the greatest dividends often come from something far less tangible: time together. Investing in family through travel builds a portfolio of shared memories that only grows more valuable with the years. Few destinations offer a richer return than St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands, paired...

Finance + Legal Services

Raising Money-Smart Kids

Teaching Financial Literacy at Every Age Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ty Harper Photography In a world of one-click purchases, digital wallets, and instant gratification, teaching children the value of money is more important than ever. Financial literacy is not just about dollars and cents. It is about responsibility, discipline, confidence, and long-term security. When we start early and build intentionally, we give the next generation one of the greatest gifts possible: financial...

Fitness

Rare Opportunity in Southlake

A Modern Masterpiece on Southlake’s Most Iconic Street Can Be Yours! Article by Mandy Calvin | Photography by Listing Brokers, Southlake's Synergy Realty Luxury Redefined on Southlake’s Most Iconic Boulevard In real estate, the phrase location, location, location is often overused—but at 351 S White Chapel Boulevard , it has never been more fitting. Nestled behind private gates on one of Southlake’s most prestigious and sought‑after streets, this extraordinary estate blends architectural...

Local Services

The Heart of the Dragon Community

How Dragons Care Turns Compassion into Action Article and Photography by Dragons Care Dragons Care is a nonprofit organization that quietly but powerfully supports Carroll ISD teachers, staff, and School Resource Officers facing personal hardships. From illness or injury to family emergencies and unexpected home disasters, Dragons Care provides financial assistance and encouragement, reminding staff that no member of the Dragon community faces challenges alone. The organization is entirely run...

Education

Foundations That Last

A Story of Hope and Home Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Trinity Habitat for Humanity In a region defined by growth, progress, and opportunity, one of the greatest gifts a community can offer its people is stability. Not simply a place to live, but a place to belong. A place to plant roots. A place where futures are built with confidence and pride. That is the heart of Trinity Habitat for Humanity. Founded in 1989 and serving Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, and Wise counties...

Fitness

Southlake's Testament to Community

The Collaboration of the Five Premier Builders of Carillon Parc and St. Jude is Both Ambitious and Inspiring. Article and Photography by  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® In the heart of Southlake’s Carillon Parc neighborhood, an extraordinary vision has taken shape. Five premier builders have come together in a unified effort to raise $1 million in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Their collaboration is both ambitious and inspiring, and it...

Home + Design

The Spirit of Spring

Fresh Ideas, Lasting Style, and a Designer’s Perspective from Susan Semmelmann Article and Photography by Semmelmann Interiors Spring is when the house tells the truth. Not the kind of truth you can measure, but the kind you can feel, standing barefoot in morning light. The places that feel heavy suddenly feel heavier. The rooms that once felt “fine” start to feel unfinished. The palette that once felt clean starts to feel cold. And what you thought was contentment reveals itself as something...