I Will Walk With You – An Alzheimer’s Love Story by local author Julie Thomas Tullos is more than a book—it’s a window into the quiet, sacred spaces of love, loss, and unwavering commitment.

There’s something about North Texas that the rest of the world is just now starting to understand… but we’ve known it all along.

One of the most powerful abilities that food has is to spark a memory. Who has remembered a loved one, or a loved place in time when biting into a warm chocolate chip cookie, or sipping an ice-cold bottle of soda?

In the middle of busy calendars, endless to-do lists, and the constant pace of everyday life, Aime Pottery Studio offers something rare, a place to simply pause.

As Summer swiftly approaches, life often begins to ramp up. Our calendars begin to fill with an insurmountable end of school activities, social events, shifting of routines and vacation planning. Before the pace begins to pick up, this is a prime time to pause and check in…not just your schedules, but with your mind.

Tucked beneath a 130-year-old landmark on Pilot Point’s historic square, something extraordinary is taking shape - The Vault, a speakeasy built underneath the original Farmers & Merchants Bank.

Step onto Pilot Point’s historic square and into The Original Windmill Ceiling Fan & Lighting Co., where Kelly and Phillip Eggers are quietly preserving a tradition of American craftsmanship that feels increasingly rare.

There’s something deeply grounding about riding along the shores of Lake Ray Roberts—the rhythm of hooves, the quiet strength of the land, and the sense that you are part of something bigger.

If you want to truly understand North Texas, you have to stand at the edge of Lake Ray Roberts—where the strength of Horse Country meets the calm pull of the water. It’s a place that feels alive, not just with activity, but with purpose.

It was pretty incredible to walk up to Dena Miller’s home and realize her “backyard” was an entire polo field.

Why the Soil, the Horse, and the Family Still Matter in North Texas

Cody Hunter doesn’t lead from behind a desk he leads from within the community at Methodist Celina Medical Center

The one thing that you can always count on when you are on a food discovery drive in our area is finding hidden gems! And I found not one, but two!

There is something unmistakably sacred about land that has been loved for generations. At Pecan Creek Strawberry Farm, that love is felt the moment you step onto the soil; soil that has been farmed by the same family for more than 100 years and is now nurturing its fifth generation.

Over the past 23 years, our family has had the incredible honor of representing the United States at the World Equestrian Games on several occasions. Our journey began in 2002, when brothers Tom and Scott McCutcheon traveled to Spain to win Team Gold for the USA in Reining — with Tom also earning Individual Silver aboard Conquistador Whiz.

At just 25 years old, Diego Puga is proving that ambition, culture, and creativity can reshape an entire dining scene. As the visionary behind Papa D’s in Sanger, he represents the new wave of young entrepreneurs who are raising the bar for North Texas cuisine one bold flavor at a time.

A dark, chilly night way down in the fall found me on the hunt for something different for dinner. I wanted an adventure, and I found it at Hashtag India. The moment I walked in I was immersed in India! From the hum of a different language to the smells of the different spices, to the Bollywood film clip dancing across our heads, I knew I had found my something different.

The holiday season often arrives wrapped in sparkle and expectation, celebrations, gatherings, and endless to-do lists. Yet behind the glitter, many people experience stress, loneliness, or emotional fatigue. Amid the rush to make everything perfect, your mental health deserves to be at the top of your list.

For those new to this world, horses aren’t just magnificent animals; they are teachers, healers, and mirrors of the human spirit.

His name is Johnny Keith Craver, United States Army Ranger. Her name is Phyllis Broomfield. She calls him son and this is their story.