City officials and community members last month clambered aboard a chartered bus to embark on a discovery tour of Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek and Shady Shores. The third annual Discover Lake Cities Tour is the brainchild of Randy Clark, Lake Cities Chamber board member and leader of the Chamber’s Ambassador program. “The tour gives…
Justin Buck’s SRO Journey During his 18 years with the Flower Mound Police Department, Justin Buck has worn many hats and earned multiple awards. As a patrol officer for five years and in community services/crime prevention for 10, he received various internal honors plus was selected twice as the Best in Denton County. Now in…
Anyone who knows Angie Cox will tell you she loves serving her community and making a positive impact wherever she goes. They’ll also quickly tell you she isn’t the type to seek out the spotlight. As much as she’s selflessly volunteered her time over the years, eitheras the leader in front or as a worker…
With his father out of the picture when he was a youth after his parents divorced, Harry Bubeck needed some other type of male guidance. So, he turned to something his dad had been involved with back in their native New Jersey—scouting. Harry first joined Cub Scouts in 1964 at age eight when he, his…
One wag put it this way: “It’s a good thing artificial intelligence is here. The real thing hasn’t been working too well.” Regardless, artificial intelligence or Al is indeed expanding into virtually all aspects of our lives today. It was only a matter of time before it found applications in policing. For one thing, Al has increased the…
We can all learn a thing or two from former Flower Mound resident, Kendall Diedrich. Her journey into animal rescue began with a chance encounter on a drive from Texas to Colorado. Spotting a stray dog in distress in New Mexico, Kendall’s compassionate heart led her to take action. What followed was a series of…
The Lake Cities community — as a whole — was uplifted in prayer at the annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast held April 17, at The Olana in Hickory Creek. The sold-out event touted 150 community leaders joining voices in singing and petitions for the safety and encouragement of first responders, military, teachers, and government officials. “We…
Typical kids’ salons boast colorful toys, seating, and activities to keep young clients diverted as stylists quickly try to cut their hair. This atmosphere often adds sensory overload to the haircut experience. Sit Still Kids Salon – Flower Mound brings all of the diversions for children but delivers them in a calm, bright package that…
Several years ago, mother and daughter Stephanie and Lauren Cook devised a plan to sponsor dogs that might otherwise spend the rest of their days in a local shelter and train them to be paired with veterans needing a little extra companionship. It was a brilliant idea in that veterans receive the support they need,…
On May 20, 2007, Shawn Morgan was shot in the right shoulder by a sniper while serving in the U.S. Army. After receiving the Purple Heart, he redeployed two additional times before retiring in 2014. Looking to transition to civilian life, the Bowie native heard about and connected with the Wounded Warrior Project, for which…