Health + Wellness

More Than a Policy

The Kral Insurance Group Approach Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Provided At first glance, Kral Insurance Group may appear to be a trusted neighborhood agency, but a closer look reveals something far more distinctive. Owners Casey and Trisha Kral have built their business on a model that goes beyond the expected by blending vast experience with a personal approach.   What sets the Krals apart isn’t just their knowledge of insurance. Together they offer a powerful...

Life + Culture

Coworking, Community, and Connection in Willow Park

Kings Gate Offers a Refined Workspace for Parker County’s Entrepreneurs and Remote Professionals Article by Rebekah Giddens | Photography by Provided Work schedules have changed dramatically over the last several years, with more companies and working professionals choosing hybrid or fully remote work locations. This development played a big part in the creation of Kings Gate Coworking Space.   “At Kings Gate, we believe in the power of connection,” says Josh Wilks, the company’s Executive...

Education

At the Helm of Weatherford College

How the Tenure of President Tod Allen Farmer has Expanded the Historic Institution of Higher Learning Article and Photography by Jessica Crandall Lawrence Weatherford College is burgeoning into a season of unprecedented growth. With nearly 8,000 students, this historic academic institution was built in 1869 and stands as the oldest continuous community college west of the Mississippi River. It is also the single largest economic driver in Parker County. In recent years, the college has...

Auto + Marine

A Drive Through Time

Step Inside Weatherford’s Vintage Car Museum, Where Classic Cars, Rich History, and Rare Finds Bring the Past Roaring Back to Life Article by Rebekah Giddens | Photography by Sara Giddens Jacobs Just off the square in downtown Weatherford is a piece of history. Located at 100 Fort Worth Highway, the Vintage Car Museum offers a unique exhibition and the chance to take a trip into the past.   Owner Tom Moncrief shares how his love of classic cars developed at an early age. “Ever since I was a...

Health + Wellness

A Calling to Care

Careity Foundation is Ensuring That No Cancer Patient Faces the Journey Alone Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Provided For Lyn Walsh, the mission behind Careity Foundation began with an intimate family cancer diagnosis at a young age that molded the direction of her life.   The inspiration for Careity traces back to the strength of two remarkable women: Walsh’s mother and the mother of her co-founder, Beverly Branch. Both women were deeply rooted in service, always...

Life + Culture

Inspiring Community Growth

The Parker County Chamber of Commerce Celebrated 30 Years of Local Impact at the Annual Awards Gala Article by Rebekah Giddens | Photography by Shelby Rhodes Photography There are few organizations that contribute as much to the economic development and growth of communities as the local chambers of commerce. By always being pro-business, offering member services, spotlighting events, ribbon cuttings, networking meetups, and continued support for local businesses, these organizations are...

Style + Beauty

More Than a Boutique

Redefining Small-Town Fashion With Champagne, Confidence, and a Touch of Elegance Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Provided On any given afternoon in Granbury, the historic square hums with tourists, girls’ trips, and locals who understand that shopping here is an experience. Tucked inside a storied building with leaded-glass windows, which was once home to a famed restaurant, Carol Behringer has created something remarkable. In just four years, she has transformed The...

Professional Services

Finding Home

How Jamie Bodiford Paired Local Roots and a Heart for Service to Become One of Weatherford’s Most Trusted Real Estate Professionals Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Sara Giddens Jacobs There are careers that we pursue, and then there are callings that seem to find us. For Jamie Bodiford, real estate was unmistakably the latter. Long before she ever held a license, she was already doing the work instinctively by connecting people.   She recalls a moment in the late 1990s...

Finance + Legal Services

Digging Deep for Legacy

The Enduring Vision Behind Fossil Rock Private Wealth Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Provided Long before mForce Capital | Fossil Rock Private Wealth was a name on a door in Fort Worth, it was a piece of 100 rugged acres in Aledo. Founder Larry Milton once had to jackhammer through solid rock just to build a pool on this property. While digging into the stubborn Texas limestone, he kept uncovering fossils. These preserved remnants of life from another time came to...

Education

A Place Where Hope Lives

Center of Hope Equips Parker County Families for Lasting Change Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Provided On any given day at Center of Hope in Weatherford, the needs of the community are quietly and steadily unfolding. Some mornings are busier than others, but for Director of Development Courtney McKeown, the weight and the beauty of the work remain constant.   “You hurt for all the needs that you see in your community walking through the door,” she says. “But at the...