Prosper and Celina Community

08 Apr SUMMER SMART

Posted at 20:44h in Community, Forney Community, Health & Wellness, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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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...

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08 Apr TEXAS AMPS & AXES: NOTHING A LITTLE MUSIC CAN’T HANDLE BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT PHOTO’S BY PITTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted at 20:43h in Business Spotlight, Community, Little Elm Business Spotlight, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper Business Spotlight

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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...

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08 Apr POSSIBLE CONCUSSION: When to Call the Doctor

Posted at 20:41h in Community, Forney Community, Health & Wellness, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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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)...

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08 Apr PLANTAR FASCIITIS BY KAMRAN HUSSAIN, DPM

Posted at 20:39h in Community, Forney Community, Health & Wellness, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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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...

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08 Apr COURAGE, COMMITMENT AND HONOR BY JAMIE ENGLE

Posted at 20:35h in Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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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...

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08 Apr A different kind of Mother’s Day BY KARRIE HAHN

Posted at 04:19h in Community, Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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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...

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11 Feb A Match Made in Heaven BY KARRIE HAHN

Posted at 02:34h in Community, Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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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...

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11 Feb Are You Retiring in 2016? BY STEVEN RINGO

Posted at 02:32h in Community, Financial Focus, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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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...

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11 Feb NO BETTER TIME BY KATHLEEN JOHNSON

Posted at 02:23h in Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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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...

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11 Feb WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER! BY LUCY TOWLE

Posted at 02:17h in Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper School Beat, School Beat

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“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....

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01 Dec Fulfilling a Dream…Building a Legacy BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT PHOTO’S BY PITTMAN PHTOGRAPHY

Posted at 02:32h in Business Spotlight, Community, Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Business Spotlight, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper Business Spotlight

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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....

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01 Dec Forgiveness BY MICHELLE WALLACE

Posted at 02:19h in Community, Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community, Words of Truth

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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...

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01 Dec Eagle Nation News: Take 1 BY LUCY TOWLE

Posted at 01:27h in Community, Education, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper School Beat, School Beat

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When it comes to the news and information, PISD is meeting the call. From the Elementary News Casts to the District App and newsletters, anyone can find the answers to the latest news. Yet there is one special newscast that is making its name known...

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01 Dec Prosper’s Own Selina Bell: Beautiful Inside & Out BY DAWN BLUEMEL OLDFIELD

Posted at 01:17h in Business Spotlight, Family, Prosper and Celina Community, Prosper Business Spotlight

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“I don’t want to be a supermodel. I want to be a role model.” —  Dana Owens   There is no denying that Selina Bell is a beautiful young woman. She is a natural beauty with the tall lithe body of a ballerina, expressive chocolate brown eyes,...

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01 Dec Tis’ the Season for Holiday Magic BY WENDI CARTWRIGHT

Posted at 01:07h in Family, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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The 2015 holiday season is officially upon us in North Texas…and that brings two important topics to mind: shopping and Gaylord Texan Resort. Forget about shopping for a minute and let’s focus on what’s most important: FAMILY FUN!   For the past 11 years, the Gaylord Texan...

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06 Oct The Pilgrims of Scrooby BY KARLA PONDER, M.S., L.P.C.

Posted at 22:05h in Community, Forney Community, Little Elm Community, Prosper and Celina Community

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As the weather turns cool and the sun's rays begin to slant toward the earth making deep shadows, I think of pumpkins, Pilgrims, and Thanksgiving. We sometimes give only a cursory acknowledgement to those brave souls who came from Europe to found what is now...

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