Battalion Chief Clint Long has been with the Little Elm Fire Department for over fifteen years. He’s watched the city grow from a population of less than 4000 to one over 35,000. Initially, yearly calls were about 1000 and now they are four times that....
As parents, we are all filled with good intentions. We enroll our children in the best school districts, we encourage them, we preach the importance of homework and studying, and we even chauffeur them around to what feels like an endless schedule of games, recitals,...
Today is Wednesday and my friend, Cyndi, and I have arrived from Tours, France by TGV (Train de Grand Vitesse). This translates into English as, "Hold on to your hats and don't even think of crossing the tracks." The train travels at about 190 miles...
The holidays are here, and with them come more stress to get the shopping, decorating, baking, and other preparations completed. The New Year is traditionally a time when we review, resolve, and react to what we feel should have been accomplished the previous year. To...
New Year's Resolutions—people either love them or hate them. Oftentimes, people make grandiose resolutions that are rarely sustained beyond February, and the majority of resolutions are abandoned altogether. After all, we know ourselves, right? Good intentions often falter in the midst of everything else that...
You know your guests. They will arrive hungry to your Christmas or New Years feast and it is not going to be served for over an hour. What can you provide for your guests that is more appealing to the eyes and appetites than a...
We are called to be believers, not doubters. Believers in Christ, yes—but also believers in all of His fullness. I am desperate to see my theology match my reality. My theology says, all things are possible for the one who believes. I have loved ones...
In March of 2016, Brayden McCoy, rode his bike for the first time without training wheels and he’s been biking with the pros ever since. One might think he was born to ride as his skill on wheels has taken him places most kids his...
Todd McCally doesn’t consider himself a tech guy. However, in 2001 he founded the Internet-marketing firm Get Me Placement. SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION - Todd McCally and his team assist their clients, mostly business owners looking to elevate their company’s online profile and relevance, through a service...
While money, travel, romance, love, family, children, pets and more may come up in someone’s must have list for happiness, everyone agrees that without good health, little else matters. And yet most of us focus our time and energy reacting to health issues rather than taking...
At Rendon Orthodontics, you’ll always see a friendly face, whether it’s Dr. Juan Rendon in the Allen office, Dr. Maria Castano-Rendon in the Frisco office, or their fantastic staff who go back and forth between the two offices. “Our goal is to provide superior quality care...
THE STORY BEHIND THE PHILOSOPHY A warm individual who enjoys talking to her patients—all of whom she thinks of as family—Dr. Vijaya Tippireddy has collected a lot of stories over the sixteen years she has been practicing dentistry, but one of her favorites is when a...
Have you ever wished there were Slurpees for grownups? You know, when the temperature climbs and you want a frozen cocktail to take along to the lake or the park, or to a party? Move over 7-Eleven, because the Margarita Hut...
What comes to mind when you hear the word "summer"? We may think of longer days, hot weather, no school, or any number of summertime activities. For several people, summer is the season to take a vacation. Whether by car, boat, or plane, to grandma's...
When your feet hurt, it seems like everything is off. Eric Silvers, DPM, Dustin Lloyd, DPM and Christopher Witt, DPM of Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of Prosper talk about the most common reasons patients come see them. HEEL PAIN Heel pain is one of the most...
Q. What do you love most about pediatric dentistry? A. I absolutely love the preventive aspect of dentistry and the opportunity to care for children. I want my patients to grow up in the practice with the best possible care and beautiful smiles. Early...