Back in 1974, Flower Mound didn’t look much like it does today. The population hovered around 4,000. Family farms still graced the landscape, and developing neighborhoods searched for the appropriate directions.  Even in those early stages of growth, however, there was an obvious level of community spirit, and two small citizen groups proved their commitment…

Christian Community Action Helping People
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Christian Community Action Helping People

Since 1973, Christian Community Action (CCA) keeps its goals, guidelines, and concerns simple. The organization’s mission is to help people who hit rough spots. They do everything they can to move them forward, out of that dark spot and into the world of sunshine and positive hope. CCA sprouted from a prayer group that was…

Birthday Buddies With Texas Health Resources
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Birthday Buddies With Texas Health Resources

There are 29,000 dedicated individuals standing under the umbrella labeled Texas Health Resources. The faith-based, non-profit organization serves 16 counties across Texas through a massive system that remains focused on delivering compassionate and concerned health care. “We have a huge network,” Sarah Higdon acknowledged. “Despite our enormous size, we have a strong atmosphere of intimacy….

One Family’s Christmas Lights up Flower Mound
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One Family’s Christmas Lights up Flower Mound

Hollie and Jason Dolf of Flower Mound each have full time jobs. He’s a petroleum landman and she works for a curriculum company where she writes curriculum for private Christian schools. Then, around late September, or early October, they begin the back-breaking, yet joyous, task of lavishly decorating their front yard for Christmas. It all…

Shout Out! Denton County Friends of the Family
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Shout Out! Denton County Friends of the Family

“I could go into a grocery store and ask 20 random people if they know about Friends of the family and what we do,” Lori Nelson, Director of Community Engagement at Denton County Friends of the Family (DCFOF) said. “Maybe five of those 20, at the most, would say yes.” That is an extremely serious…

Transforming Early Childhood with Milestones Academy of Texas
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Transforming Early Childhood with Milestones Academy of Texas

Fazilat Notta is a global resident who speaks five languages, including flawless English. She was born in Tajikistan, which was under the control of the former Soviet Union. She has lived in Dubai, the United Kingdom, and now, in Plano, Texas. Fazilat is an intriguing dichotomy, possessing a significant level of wisdom and intelligence beyond…