Describing Will Bromley as “typical” is a compliment, not a put down. He followed a familiar path many others have tread. In doing so, he has served his country and improved his lot in life. Simply stated, that is praiseworthy. Bromley, 36, is like thousands of...
Little Elm's emerging Lakefront District, encompassing the Town’s distinctive peninsula, has technically been in the making since 1954. That’s the year the Army Corps of Engineers completed the dam that created Lewisville Lake, combining Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek and Little Elm Creek, essentially finalizing the...
How to make the most of the season—safely Summer brings sun, fun—and some health risks, if you aren’t careful. Here’s how to keep the “good” in the “good ol’ summertime.” SAVE YOUR SKIN According to the American Cancer Society, more than 70,000 new cases of melanoma will be...
When you have a passion for all things music, you want to share it…and that’s just what Iris and Jon Meneley, owners of Texas Amps & Axes: Shop & School of Music are doing. You know they are serious about music when their kids are...
In recent years, there has been growing awareness of sports-related concussions. It has been the subject of movies, TV programs, radio broadcasts, and other media outlets. Parents, schools, and other organizations are starting to question whether or not it is safe for children (or adults)...
Almost 2 million Americans are affected by Plantar Fasciitis every year and 10 percent of the population will experience this condition within their lifetime. Athletes such as Drew Brees, Damian Lillard and Peyton Manning have at some point in their career dealt with this condition. PLANTAR...
Some are the very first in their family to join the military. Others, like Dr. Mark Ranschaert, follow in their family’s footsteps. Dr. Ranschaert’s great-uncles served in WWII. “I felt an obligation and it’s an honor to be part of the military,” Dr. Ranschaert said. He...
Mother’s Day is swiftly approaching. The “Mother’s Day” card section is filled with people searching for just the right card. Flowers are on display. And there’s a sharp rise in restaurant reservations, if you dare to face the crowds! But before we settle into old...
Sometimes a true story outshines any fictional tale produced by Hollywood. That’s certainly true of this love story. It officially “began” in 2008, but in reality, the story had been unfolding for many years. Diane had always wanted to be a wife and mother, but as...
As you transition out of the workforce and into retirement, make sure you take advantage of these five pre-retirement planning strategies. When to start Social Security Benefits: One of the most important retirement income decisions you can make is deciding when to take your social security...
Growing up in a sleepy, Texas town, a little girl named Melina plays at her grandparents’ farm, dreaming of one day of owning her own business. She can’t envision any place other than her hometown of Forney to plant her professional roots. Fast forward to...
Welcome to 2016. As we begin a new year, many people are compelled to make New Year resolutions and promises of a healthier way of living. Webster defines resolution as a “formal expression of opinion or intention.” What if this year, we didn’t make resolutions?...
Dallas/Fort Worth is in the first few years of the average seven year upswing in real estate cycles. DFW has seen a couple years of rising housing prices with 2015 rising faster than “normal”. Defining normal these days, or what the future holds, takes a crystal...
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller There is something to be said about the spirit you feel inside at each and every school event held in the Prosper schools, but Prosper High School fairs above them all....
Five years ago, Little Elm welcomed newlyweds, Priscilla and Ryan. The growing town was perfect for the new couple as they began their lives…and eventually, their family. For the past three years, Priscilla has been a stay-at-home mom to two handsome boys, Preston and Jacob....
July 14, 2003 is a day that changed their lives forever. Stephanie was returning home from a family vacation with her mom, stepdad and a friend, when a young girl crossed lanes and crashed head-on with their car. Moments before, Stephanie’s mom asked to switch...