Anyone who knows Sue Bowman will tell you she is never at a loss for words. Seriously … never. So imagine everyone’s reaction on May 1 when Sue, the long-time Community Relations Director at Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford Lewisville, couldn’t muster much beyond lots of happy tears and a smile on her face when…
There’s a myth that sometimes keeps people from being motivated to start working out. It’s a misconception of how long it takes to get into shape. People hear constantly that you can’t expect overnight results from exercise. While this is true, it’s also true that when you work out the right way, you can start…
As we step into May, our community turns its attention once again to local elections. It’s a season that invites each of us to pause, reflect, and re-engage with the democratic process right here at home. Local government — our cities, our councils, our school districts and our Commissioners Court — makes decisions that shape…
Shiloh Prouvost, an 11-year-old from Denton, recently won the US Open Taekwondo championship in the Black Belt Under-35kg Olympic Sparring division — competing against athletes from across the country. Shiloh trains at KIT Taekwondo in South Denton under Coach Nate Putney, Assistant Coach of the Texas State Taekwondo Team. She began taekwondo at age 5,…
In April, pride and patriotism were on full display in North Texas as the Medal of Honor Host City program in Gainesville marked its 25th anniversary. As in year’s past, spectators were treated to an impressive motorcade as Medal of Honor recipients were escorted through Denton County, followed by a weekend of festivities that included…
The 24th annual IEA Hunt Seat Youth National Finals took place on April 23 through 26 in St. Louis, Missouri, where top riders from across the country competed for national titles. Flower Mound’s very own Summer Hill Farms was represented by both its middle school and high school teams—an accomplishment that underscores the strength and…
Lauren Faria earned her nominations to the United States Naval Academy from former Congressman Michael Burgess and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. She will graduate from the Academy on May 22, 2026, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Robotics and Control Engineering. Faria will commission as a junior officer in the Surface…
The Flower Mound sister trio —Brittany, Miriah, and Sierra Turner — are once again proving that families can share something much bigger than a last name. For over two decades these sisters have built a distinctive musical identity rooted in three-part harmony, original songwriting, and a commitment to performing together through every season of life. …
As we recently celebrated the work many of our volunteer organizations do throughout Denton County, it was wonderful to learn of the tens of thousands of pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs given to our local non-profits to help feed the hungry. Ensuring our families receive nutritious foods to supplement the most-welcome donated goods…
Relationship-Driven Shopping’s Impact on Small Local Businesses On a recent Saturday morning, the line at a neighborhood bakery stretched out the door and into the sunshine. No one seemed bothered by the wait. Parents chatted while kids compared pastries. Someone held the door for a stranger juggling coffee and a toddler. The owner walked the…