Author: Steve Butler

03 Jun Texas Amps & Axes: Strumming Up Success BY DEBORAH DOVE PHOTOS BY FLYHIPPIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted at 20:23h in Business Spotlight, Community, On the Cover, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper Business Spotlight

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Texas Amps & Axes’ growth has been faster than Jimi Hendrix’s fingers on a guitar, which is appropriate given owner Jon Meneley is a guitar rock star himself. A rhythm guitarist who seeps music from his pores, Jon tours with a local Dallas band...

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03 Jun A Journey to Adoption BY MICHELLE WALLACE PHOTOS BY JULES PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted at 20:20h in Community, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community, Words of Truth

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How long have you prayed for something you really want? A few days? A few months? What about three years? Might you have given up by then? Here is the story of one couple’s journey to adoption. Ryan writes, “In the spring of 2012, my wife...

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22 Apr A DENTAL ASSISTING SCHOOL LIKE NO OTHER BY DEBORAH DOVE

Posted at 00:48h in Community, Forney Community

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Imagine getting hired to do a job you’ve never actually done before, or trying to hire someone only to find out they have the book knowledge to do a task, but no real-life, hands-on experience. Unfortunately, this is the reality facing most new dental assistants...

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14 Apr VETERINARY WELLNESS CENTER OF LITTLE ELM BY KAREN THOMAS PHOTOS BY FLYHIPPIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted at 20:14h in Business Spotlight, Community, Little Elm Business Spotlight, Little Elm Community

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Dr. Bonnie Kingkaysone didn’t as much choose to become a veterinarian as she was called into the profession. She found her calling at an early age after losing a beloved pet. ‘Dr. K’, as her patients parents lovingly call her, explains, “Surprisingly my interest...

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14 Apr Passion and Experience Make Bietsch Orthodontics Special BY JAMIE ENGLE

Posted at 20:11h in Business Spotlight, Community, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper Business Spotlight

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From a very young age, some people know what they want to be when they grow up: it’s a calling. That’s how it is for Prosper’s Dr. Thomas Bietsch of Bietsch Orthodontics. “When I was growing up, my neighbor was an orthodontist and I saw...

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17 Feb DALLAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BY JAMIE ENGLE

Posted at 23:42h in Business Spotlight, Community, Forney Business Spotlight, Forney Community, On the Cover

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Look around Dallas Christian School in Mesquite and you might be surprised to see many familiar faces. Quite a few of the staff and students are from Forney. As word gets around, we see more and more people from Forney here at Dallas Christian School,” said...

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17 Feb A Zesty Take on Tex-Mex by Wendi Cartwright

Posted at 23:40h in Business Spotlight, Community, Little Elm Business Spotlight, Little Elm Community, On the Cover

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As many other born and bred Texans (and hey…who are we kidding…pretty much anyone with a pulse), enjoying a nice hot plate of Mexican food just seems to make everything right with the world. Does your tummy need a little love on a cool winter...

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17 Feb PROSPER’S PREMIER PERSONAL TRAINING CENTER BY KAREN THOMAS

Posted at 23:38h in Business Spotlight, Community, Health & Wellness, On the Cover, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper Business Spotlight

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Happy 2017! Losing weight and getting fit rank at the top of the resolutions list year after year, yet the majority of people fail to maintain that goal. While being healthy may be an easier resolution to make than it is to keep, it doesn’t mean...

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14 Dec First Baptist Academy MOVING TO A CAMPUS NEAR YOU BY JAMIE ENGLE

Posted at 22:14h in Business Spotlight, Community, Forney Business Spotlight, Forney Community, On the Cover

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Oftentimes, the holidays mean bringing your family together. For First Baptist Academy in Dallas, their new facility off I-30 and the Loop 12/Buckner exit not only brings their family together, but also gives them the opportunity to grow and expand in so many ways. For more...

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14 Dec PROSPER FAMILY MEDICINE: WE’LL TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY BY DAWN BLUEMEL OLDFIELD

Posted at 01:50h in Business Spotlight, Community, On the Cover, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper Business Spotlight

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THE TEAM AT PROSPER FAMILY MEDICINE is uniquely qualified to provide preventive care and managing complex and chronic conditions.  They believe quality healthcare includes strong patient relationships, advanced comprehensive medical services, and commitment to improving the health of their community.  All the doctors at Prosper...

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14 Dec What Matters Most BY MICHELLE WALLACE

Posted at 01:48h in Words of Truth

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Recently, I’ve been reminded of the simple gospel—love. Receiving God’s love for ourselves and loving others. When an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking what he should do to inherit eternal life, Jesus asked, “Well, what does the law say?...

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14 Dec ONE PHS GRAD’S Journey to the Big Leagues BY WENDELL BARNHOUSE

Posted at 01:46h in Community, Education, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper School Beat

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Most twenty-somethings starting out in their chosen profession face the pressure and stress of chasing success. Jace Vines, who has just begun a career in professional baseball, where pressure and stress are constants, has no worries. The Prosper High product has a powerful ally who...

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14 Dec CHRISTMAS, Christmas Time is Here! FARMHOUSE LIVING BY SHELBY COLEMAN

Posted at 01:44h in Community, Family, Forney Community, Home & Garden, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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Fall and winter are the best seasons to be creative. We like to simplify; to really find joy in the midst of our full calendar. All the gift purchases and gatherings can become costly. Tasteful DIY is not only easy on the pocket book but...

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14 Dec RESULTS ARE TYPICAL – Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT PHOTO BY PITTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted at 01:43h in Business Spotlight, Community, Little Elm Business Spotlight, Little Elm Community, On the Cover

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If you are ready to make a change in your overall health and fitness, and you need a little guidance to help reach your goals, Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping in Little Elm is a great place to begin. Open since July 2015, owners Mustaali and Shannon Carbaidwala...

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14 Dec A ZESTY TAKE ON TEX-MEX BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT

Posted at 01:41h in Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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As many other born and bred Texans (and hey…who are we kidding…pretty much anyone with a pulse), enjoying a nice hot plate of Mexican food just seems to make everything right with the world. Does your tummy need a little love on a crisp fall...

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14 Dec FORNEY ISD LAUNCHES NEW PARTNERSHIPS with Local Businesses to Enhance the District’s College and Career Program BY LARRY COKER

Posted at 01:38h in Education, Forney School Beat

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Forney ISD recently kicked off a new endeavor with a number of local businesses and local leaders in an effort to develop a strong College and Career program for Forney ISD high school students. The District recently held a Forney Connections dinner for a number...

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