Providing Support to Families and Children in Times of Crisis For over a decade, Amanda Gochneaur has been deeply committed to addressing a critical need — ensuring every child has access to snacks that fuel their learning and growth. One of her favorite places? The Power Snacks Pantry, where shelves are stocked with granola bars,…
When Amanda and Steven pack boxes to prepare them for shipping, their kids joyfully apply labels and stickers. Their warehouse actually looks like a place for the family to hang out. The kids are always seen helping their parents and adding value to the business by making their customers feel special with some personal touch….
An initiative to raise funds for a noble cause recently earned two Flower Mound students great appreciation. Aria Anderson and Brielle Gann spent hours in the Wellington neighborhood under the scorching sun selling homemade dog treats to support a nonprofit. The collection was handed over to the Animal Rescue Foundation of Texas. More than a…
Danielle Spaulding’s life is driven by a simple purpose — she likes to make people smile and feel appreciated. At a young age, she discovered her passion for bringing out the best in herself and others, hence choosing her motive — Scouting. The Argyle resident has received multiple honors, including Community Service Merit Award, Driving…
Studies show one in four women experiences pregnancy loss, and many end up feeling isolated and struggling to talk about it. The unfortunate stigma around miscarriage compels many women to carry burdens of shame, guilt, loneliness, and anger. Peyton Lauderdale and Carol Vantine are two of those powerful women who emerged from grief to glory, providing…
An outpouring of love from the community celebrated Dr. Isela Russell’s being named one of three finalists for the TASA 2024 Elementary Teacher of the Year. The Texas Association of School Administrators will announce the winners in late October. This is not the first time Dr. Russell has been honored for her excellence as an…
Preston Vollet is a self-taught baker and caterer. With minimum training and plenty of diligence and determination, the 16-year-old has built a catering business on his own. The Flower Mound-based solopreneur calls himself a total foodie who likes trying new restaurants. His love for food and creativity sparked a business bug when he discovered his…
Behind the success of every business, there is a family. The Neffs are a perfect example of this! Founded in 1949, Triple A Air Conditioning Flower Mound has recently added a 4th generation to the team. Little Taytum is growing up in the family business like her dad, Dustin, and granddad, Keith. Carrying on the…
What started with a few civic-minded neighbors picking up trash after community events is now a thriving non-profit that has contributed significantly to making Lantana a better place to live. Lantana Cares and Lantana Education Charitable Foundation work to empower residents toward beautification, education, and recreation in the community. Together, they’ve conducted impactful projects in…
I am not such a foodie, but I love to binge-watch food videos! What makes them so appealing and appetizing is the video’s accuracy and the amount of zeal poured into them. Kris Longwell and Wesley Loon are pros at it — a heaping serving of accuracy with a side of extra zeal! The Flower…