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This Month’s Featured Content

Local
Flower Mound Taekwondo Students Win Big at National Tournament
The Taekwondo America National Tournament took place the end of September in Dallas, and 30 Flower Mound Taekwondo students competed, winning medals in four individual competitions (board-breaking, forms, point-break sparring, and continuous sparring) and one synchronized forms team competition. “Our students put in the work, and it showed,” said Bill Mischke, owner and chief instructor…
Pink Out: Flower Mound High School Raises Money, Awareness, & Hope
In October, Flower Mound High School again proved that teamwork extends far beyond the football field. During their annual Pink Out game, the Jaguars united their community to raise more than $3,000 to support Texas Health’s Wellness for Life® Mobile Health Units. What began as a spirited school tradition has grown into a heartfelt movement…
More than Maps: FM9 Geography Teacher Inspires Students to Know the World — and Their Place in It
Timothy Fails, a geography teacher at Flower Mound’s 9th Grade Campus, has been honored as the 2026 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year. “Being named Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year is beyond anything I ever imagined when I entered this profession,” Mr. Fails said. “Teachers, like nurses, flight attendants, social workers, and first…
Business
‘Tis the Season to Support Local Business
As the holiday season approaches and gift-shopping gets added to our to-do lists, there’s one thing you can do to enhance your consumer experience: shop local! Denton County is teeming…
Integrative Veterinary Wellness — Ancient Wisdom, Modern Medicine
For decades, veterinarians have been using traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupuncture, to help horses with rehabilitation and pain management, but very few veterinarians have had the insight or skill…
Trust My Puppy Dreams to Find your New Puppy Today
When brothers Chet and Daniel Bhakta started their new pet store concept four years ago, the last thing they wanted was to blend in with every other pet adoption center,…
Food & Drink
Cooking Up the American Dream
Turning Humble Beginnings into Culinary Triumph After growing up in Nigeria, Franson Nwaeze came to the United States in 1979 looking for a career that could support his extended family. He initially attended two aviation schools in Tulsa aiming to become a commercial pilot. Though he did fly private planes for several years, he soon…
Gourmet Green Bean Casserole
Thanksgiving is a special time. On a day where food is such a critical component, why not go the extra distance and bring your standard green bean casserole to the next level? This Gourmet Green Bean Casserole is a kicked-up version of your average Thanksgiving green bean casserole. No need to open a canned soup,…
5 Places to Visit in Denton County: Cozy Coffee Houses
For coffee aficionados and casual sippers alike, Denton County is brimming with cozy cafes and coffee shops. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil spot to read or work, or a vibrant cafe to meet friends and family, these five coffee houses stand out as must-visit destinations. Take your taste buds out for a flavorful journey through…
Wellness
Pink Out: Flower Mound High School Raises Money, Awareness, & Hope
In October, Flower Mound High School again proved that teamwork extends far beyond the football field. During their annual Pink Out game, the Jaguars united their community to raise more than $3,000 to support Texas Health’s Wellness for Life® Mobile Health Units. What began as a spirited school tradition has grown into a heartfelt movement…
Blue Christmas Experiences for Those Struggling to Feel Merry
For many, the holiday season is a whirlwind of joy, family gatherings, and festive music. But for others, this time of year can feel heavy — marked by loss, loneliness, or change. Amid the bright lights and cheerful songs, there’s space for a different kind of gathering — a Blue Christmas or Longest Night service that…
A Place to Call Home: How Giving Grace is Providing Hope for the Homeless
Most of us, at least at some point in our lives, have struggled to make ends meet, but we could always take comfort in that we at least had a roof over our heads. However, some families in Denton County don’t even have that. With affordable housing in scarce supply, homelessness affects communities across the…
Travel
- Food & Drink | Local | Travel
10 HOT – Wine & Spirit Tours in North Texas
Boasting a vibrant selection of vineyards and distilleries, North Texas offers a plethora of options for connoisseurs and casual sippers alike. From stunning landscapes to award-winning wines, these local establishments…
Sails, Stars, & the Soul of Maine
Step aboard the historic Schooner J&E Riggin and leave the world behind. This all-inclusive sailing adventure, ranging from three to six nights, begins in Rockland, Maine, and unfolds along the…
Step Back to Simpler Times
We live in a noisy world, inundated with people talking, cars, airplanes, running refrigerators and AC units, dogs barking next door, televisions,radios, or podcasts or books in our earphones. But…

































