Arts + Culture

The Power of Failing in Fine Arts

Every musician has played a wrong note. Every actor has fumbled a line. Every painter has made a brushstroke they wish they could take back. At New Song School of the Arts, we don’t see these moments as mistakes. We see them as exactly how learning happens.Science backs this up. Psychologist Carol Dweck’s research, published in Psychological Science, shows that students who believe they can improve through effort consistently outperform those who think talent is something you’re either born with...

Finance + Legal Services

Profit with Purpose

How a female-led financial firm is helping local businesses grow with confidence Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Savanna Romano In the fast-paced entrepreneurial landscape of Denton and the Lake Cities, one financial firm is quietly transforming the way business owners understand their numbers. At the helm of Profit Matters is Ashley Ingle, CPA, founder & CEO, who leads a dynamic, team committed to helping entrepreneurs turn financial clarity into confident growth. From...

Professional Services

Through Her Lens

Denton photographer Savanna Romano blends faith, family, and a passion for storytelling Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Avery Ballmann, Savanna Romano For Savanna Romano, photography began as a simple middle school elective. She signed up just for fun, but it didn’t take long before she realized it was something she truly loved. Around the same time, Savanna began bringing her camera along to car shows with her dad, documenting a world they both loved. “Cars have always...

Life + Culture

Leading the Way

Lessons from Denton’s Influential Women Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence In Denton, influence doesn’t always come with a title. It shows up in the women who are building businesses, leading organizations, and quietly shaping the rhythm of our community. For this special piece, we gathered wisdom from some of our most respected female leaders. From the mayor's office to higher education, their advice is hard-earned and refreshingly real. These influential women are offering insight not just...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Blue Haven Ranch Helps Single, Pregnant Mothers Rebuild Their Lives Article by Blue Haven Ranch | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Blue Haven Ranch On a cold, windy February day in 2020, Blue Haven Ranch founder Aubrey Schlackman took a drive down a rural road that planted the seeds of a vision that would grow into Blue Haven Ranch. As she passed a vacant ranch for sale, the idea emerged of a live-in, faith-based community where single, pregnant mothers and their children could rebuild...

Finance + Legal Services

Mastering Financial Leadership

Blue Oak Consulting brings global finance discipline to Texas boardrooms Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Savanna Romano On a quiet afternoon at Wildhorse Golf Club at Robson Ranch, Chris Thomas sits comfortably at the clubhouse, a glass of Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned in hand. The drink is classic and intentional, much like Chris himself. It’s an unhurried moment, the kind that comes only after years spent mastering complexity. This setting, where Chris’ photoshoot and...

Finance + Legal Services

The Long Game of Wealth

Randy Robinson reflects on four decades in banking and the principles that guide smart financial decisions. Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Savanna Romano Having spent more than four decades immersed in local banking, Randy Robinson has been privy to nearly every market cycle imaginable. From heady bull market booms to uncertain economic downturns, he believes the fundamentals of sound financial decisions remain unaltered. We sat down with Robinson, who is now at the helm...

Food + Beverage

From Shelter to Stability

How Our Daily Bread is Creating Pathways for the Unhoused Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Provided by Our Daily Bread “I would have died,” Wayne says quietly, reflecting on the night he found himself alone and without shelter. “If it weren’t for Our Daily Bread.” Wayne grew up on a ranch in East Texas and later built a life in Hawaii. Eventually he moved to Dallas where a series of financial and medical hardships left him without support. During his devastating first...

Arts + Culture

An Afternoon of Excellence

The Lake Cities Chamber hosts awards luncheon at the Olana Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Savanna Romano Beneath crystal chandeliers and gilded ceilings, business leaders, elected officials and longtime community champions gathered at The Olana Design Center in Hickory Creek for the annual Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon.   For Tina Henderson, who will celebrate ten years as president of the chamber in March, the occasion was a moment to reflect on a...

Home + Design

Covering What Matters Most

423 Roofing & Construction Delivers Craftsmanship Designed to Last Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Savanna Romano Barbecues, birthdays, family pizza nights, scrambling to get ready for soccer practice, getting over stomach bugs, and butterflies on the first day of school. This is what life is all about, and it all unfolds at home. From childhood through every season of life, the home remains our constant. A home is one of the largest investments someone can purchase in...