Soon after earning a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University in 2013, Ross DeOtte quickly realized he was not meant for a 9-to-5 office job. Searching for something different, he thought back to when he tried to dig up his mom’s garden in Arlington at age 10. “As a kid, the idea…
These truly have been memorable times for former Flower Mound High School football star Stone Eby. Last December, he and his Southern Methodist University teammates played in front of 115,000 people, and he caught a pass in the College Football Playoff. In August, he and longtime girlfriend Emma Gretzky welcomed a boy named Walter Boone….
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…
While there are many assisted living/memory care communities to choose from in the area, only one has won awards for its services every year since opening. That’s Teresa’s House which opened in Argyle in 2023. Owned by nationally recognized healthcare experts Godwin Dixon and Teresa Whittington, RN, BSN, it has earned Best of Denton County…
Nussmeiers Family of Football Quarterbacks Nearly Matches Other Famous Area Crew Football fans likely know all about the Manning family of quarterbacks — patriarch and Hall of Famer Archie, sons Hall of Famer Peyton and future Hall of Famer Eli, and great nephew/nephew Arch at the University of Texas. What some people may not know is a Flower…
After nearly two decades in leadership positions driving growth for several corporations, Gary McMillion and Johan Grove created their own certified public accounting firm in Argyle last year. McMillion & Grove CPAs provides tailored accounting solutions to help small business thrive in today’s competitive landscape. They understand the unique challenges faced by small businesses and…
Until this year, Erik Kroh coached either boys or girls water polo teams in California while based in Flower Mound since moving here in 2019. Then fate, along with a talent pool of both genders, changed that. A squad made up of his daughter Emma and six other girls plus three boys succeeded like no…
Next time your vehicle stops moving in town or out in the country, All American Towing and Recovery is here to help. The Justin-based company prides itself on its trucks being able to reach any scene anywhere in Denton County within 30 minutes. “We don’t like for customers to have to wait hours for service,”…
Stacey Schumacher feels called to protect dogs and cats from the worst possible scenarios. So, after serving as a volunteer for various East Texas animal rescue organizations in the late 1990s, it was fitting she would start a non-profit organization after moving to North Texas. Finding the commute between Denton and Irving a long one…
Off to the best start of his professional baseball career, the pain in his right elbow that developed in May finally told Tyler Morgan something wasn’t right. The Marcus High School alumnus was pitching for the Fort Wayne (Indiana) TinCaps minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres when he realized he couldn’t continue. After…