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…
Helping People Get Back to Life with Grace Sarah Miller*, a young mother from Denton, found it hard to make ends meet when COVID hit and she lost her housing. She had no idea how she was going to take control of her life. Sarah had lost all hope, leaving her with no sense of…
The number of spa visitors in Denton County is booming! Statistics show more and more locals are now aware of how important it is to relax and rejuvenate. “Many people still look at a day spa as a luxury, or only for a gift to give someone else or for a celebration. However, the concept…
Drew Larson still remembers how an early morning workout on his 40th birthday changed his life forever. It was 5:30am at White Rock Lake when he joined a group that was part of a men’s national network named F3. F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith) is a free male peer-led club committed to improving men’s overall…