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....
Little Elm has grown exponentially in the last three decades from a population of a little over 3000 to over 35,000. Leaders in Little Elm needed vision and determination to prepare the infrastructure to sustain the growth. Thankfully, those in the LEISD were visionaries, planning...
When students return to the classroom on Monday, August 20, 2018, they will be entering a new era for Forney ISD. Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, the District will be under the leadership of a new superintendent, Dr. Justin Terry. The Forney Independent School District...
Heidi Baker is considered a missionary. She was born in America, but now spends most of her time in Mozambique. Heidi will tell you that after so many years in Mozambique it is now her first home. One of her favorite stories happened on an ordinary...
After fourteen years as a bank branch manager, Efren Olvera wanted a career with less automation and more one-to-one contact. As a natural people person, his wish was fulfilled as he transitioned into the mortgage industry with Peoples Mortgage in Little Elm. Efren explains, “I...
Passionate, excited, dedicated, and determined are just a few of the words that came to mind after my interview with Jessica Hargis. In less than a decade, Jessica became one of the top 100 realtors in all of North Texas, selling millions of dollars in...
The Forney City Council took an extensive stride in attracting unique office and boutique-style retail tenants during the May 1 City Council meeting. Council members unanimously approved an agree- ment with the Garrett Moore Company to construct four 3-5,000 square foot buildings, modeled after the Victorian...
Knowledge is increasing like never before and as educational opportunities grow, it’s important to understand the many programs available to our children and teens to help them find those best suited to their needs. Chief Rogerio Garcia and Lieutenant Colonel Phlecia Geary of the Air...
While most people realize the importance of healthy teeth and gums and love a beautiful smile, many don’t realize that all practices are not created equal. Large corporate conglomerates disguised as small practices are becoming more common--their service and procedures are not the same as...
Many insurance companies are now paying for employees to have a yearly preventive physical exam. However, before you head into your providers office for this exam there are some things you will need to know before hand to make this exam as useful as possible....
Ryan Kennedy began his lawn care service almost a decade ago with just one truck and two helpers, as a side business to supplement his full time job. Great customer service brought him scores of referrals, and through marketing and advertising his business grew and...
Though only opening in 2017, Celina Star Café is a restaurant name on everyone’s lips! Some have called young Tony Mehmedi’s restaurant the best place to have breakfast in Celina. Though only twenty, Tony has beaten the odds in the restaurant industry by opening not...
In the spring of 2017, Little Elm ISD surveyed the community through Thoughtexchange and asked how the community would feel about expanding STEM to all elementary campuses. The response was overwhelmingly in favor of providing STEM education to every child. Currently, STEM, which stands for Science,...
My daughter and I own a home decor store. We curate lots of local and global products. We found a new line of candles created by Holly Christine to help women coming out of human trafficking. We first heard Holly’s story on the podcast, “The...
Smart Start Montessori School (SSMS), Forney’s only Montessori school, is all about preparing children to succeed in a Montessori-focused environment. “Montessori is different from other childcare,” says Smart Start owner Catherine Mathis. Montessori prepares the children for life in and outside of the classroom,...
What do you love most about pediatric dentistry? 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 and regular visits...