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In the middle of the family oriented Castle Hills community lies a secret oasis known as The Lakes. This is a private Club that offers an outstanding golf experience for players of all levels. Add a robust tennis program, active fitness center, resort style pool complex and a dining experience to please all palates, then you have the perfect place to play and relax.
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Hiking was Greg's passion until persistent back pain took him off the trail. After researching his options, Greg made the call to Texas Institute for Surgery, where a team of skilled doctors mapped a plan to get Greg back outdoors.
Texas Institute for Surgery has assembled the finest team of medical professionals along with the most advanced technology to meet your surgical needs. Our state of the art surgical hospital provides the best services as well as the personal care and convenience of a small facility. With one of the lowest patient-to-staff ratios in the area, our healthcare professionals and staff play a key role in the successful outcomes of our patients.
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Characterized by resort-inspired living, The Corvalla offers high-end finishes, superlative services, and unmatched amenities. Our luxury Frisco condos, ranging in size from approximately 2,500 sqft to 3,000 sqft, overlook the Stonebriar Country Club and are located just north of the 121 tollway, near the Dallas Cowboys Headquarters “The Star” and The Shops at Legacy.
Corvalla residences enjoy a complimentary social membership at the exclusive Stonebriar Country Club.
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GOLF // 36 holes of championship golf, MiniVerde greens, enhanced bunkers, GPS-equipped carts and top-notch practice facilities and PGA instructors
Come see why we make Avid Golfer’s list of best elite country clubs and best private club to host an event in DFW! Discover all-inclusive luxury with something for everyone to enjoy:
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL // Eight lighted courts with lessons, Teams, leagues and social events for all ages and levels
SWIMMING // Resort-style pool equipped with cabanas, wading pool, lessons and competitive swim team
• Two 18-hole championship golf courses and tennis and pickleball programs
FITNESS // State-of-the-art equipment featuring Peloton Bikes, personal training available and Wexer Virtual Fitness Classes
• A refreshed clubhouse with delicious dining options and a fitness center
CLUBHOUSE // Freshly appointed décor with a variety of dining venues and private event spaces
• Beautiful private event spaces with complimentary rental fees for Members
KIDS’ CLUB // Supervised play for kids 18 months to 10 years, so parents can enjoy some adult-time
• Resort style pool with cabanas
• Kids summer camps
• Outdoor patio with the best view in Frisco
HAVEN GAMING // Members Only Esports lounge for ages 8 to 18 yrs. Featuring Academy lessons, coaching, tournaments and community.
The holidays spring to life in ICE! at Gaylord Texan! Our signature attraction is a whimsical masterpiece of scenes from The Polar Express carved out of two million pounds of boldly colored ice.
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We have the resources, depth and experience to help our clients solve their legal challenges. Whether it’s the elephant in the room or the pesky mouse in the corner, call on Scheef & Stone for solid counsel to help resolve the issues.
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OVER $145 MILLION SOLD / PENDED SINCE JAN 2022!
The Paulette Greene Group is known as a leading Ebby Halliday Realtor in DF/W. Paulette has made a name for herself selling homes across Dallas/Fort Worth, and the industry recognizes it.
THAT’S OVER 140 TRANSACTIONS SOLD / PENDED!
The Paulette Greene Group has a strong presence in Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Mckinney, Fairview, Park Cities, Prosper, Celina, and all N. Texas.
OVER $100 MILLION SOLD IN 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021!
With over one billion dollars in sales throughout her career, Paulette Greene is one of the most trusted names in DFW real estate. Why list or sell with anyone else?
In a highly competitive market, you need our experience to WIN. It’s this expertise that allows us to consistently outperform the marketand we would love to put it to work for you.
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My family and I lived in Nashville for during my residency, so we love anybody playing at the Ryman Auditorium, especially Willie Nelson or David Gray.
Dr. M. Brett Raynor grew up in Dallas, Texas. He attended Duke University, where he majored in economics. He returned to Texas to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He then completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado, where he learned advanced techniques in arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, and shoulder. Dr. Raynor is respected in orthopaedic surgery for his innovative technique and his exceptional patient care and works to help his patients regain function in order to get back to whatever they love doing.
Dr. Raynor is on staff at Texas Orthopaedic Associates and Texas Institute for Surgery. For more information on TIS visit our website at www.texasinstituteforsurgery.com.
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VACATION?
I spent a year of my training in Vail, CO, so we always love going back to ski or hike.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT?
Chip's Hamburgers with my daughters. We always get a vanilla milkshake.
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DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? We have a 7-year-old golden retriever named Henry who has a habit of eating socks.
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL CAUSE THAT YOU ACTIVELY SUPPORT?
WHAT
I usually spend my free time with my family, but I try to find time to cycle or run.
WHAT IS A GADGET YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT?
My bluetooth headphones for listening to audiobooks.
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Genesis Women’s Shelter, where my wife used to work.
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With over 30 years experience, we bring a high level of creativity and expert craftsmanship to every single job. Whether you’re looking for a contemporary statement or a tropical oasis, we can make your dream a reality.
MAKE YOUR LIST AND CHECK IT TWICE AT NFM, WHERE A MAGICAL SELECTION OF THE SEASON’S HOTTEST TOYS AWAITS. FROM BARBIE TO LEGO, EVERY WISH CAN COME TRUE AT THE JOLLIEST SHOPPING DESTINATION IN NORTH TEXAS.
A long-time favorite on lists to Santa, the classic Barbie Jeep brings so much joy on Christmas mornings. This Wrangler is loaded with realistic details from the working radio preloaded with six tunes, functional doors, and plenty of rear storage for toys and snacks. With two speed options (2.5 and 5 mph), Power Lock Brakes, and parentcontrolled high-speed lockout, this Power Wheels is as safe as it is fun.
Perfect for kids who love unboxing, this poseable Barbie comes with surprise bags packed with shimmery clothes, accessories, and a mini pet kitten. With reversible clothes and magical color-changing animal face paint, the possibilities are endless.
Keep your Lego City safe with this
Set sail with this customizable pirate ship, then take it apart to create Skull Island or the Pirates Inn. Richly detailed and infinitely rebuildable, LEGO encourages imaginative play with boundless creative possibilities.
Kids can jam out to all the hit Cocomelon songs on this perfectly portable boombox.
Everyone’s favorite fearless queens are dressed in richly detailed gowns and accessories that any Frozen 2 fan would appreciate.
This multisided activity center features a waiting area, exam room, sink, and reception area and encourages imaginative and empathetic play.
Carefully crafted out of wood, this classic toy is designed to assist in developing fine motor skills and coordination and is sure to be a toddler favorite.
This handy wooden case unfolds to reveal a bustling city scene with built-in tracks, wooden vehicles, a helicopter, and buildings and signs to enhance the storytelling.
Specially designed for younger gamers, this junior line of gaming cabinets features scaled-down dimensions and oversized buttons for ease of use. Choose between three included PAW Patrol games, customize the difficulty level, and introduce your preschooler to the arcade experience.
This exclusive playset is the perfect backdrop for recreating memorable moments from Bluey. The house is fully furnished with the same familiar furniture from the show and is full of interactive surprises, from working lights to a moving dance floor.
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NFM has cemented itself as DFW’s premier holiday shopping experience, and with our massive selection, it’s almost impossible not to find a perfect gift for friends and family.”
Beat the crowded weekends and shop on weekdays to get extra assistance finding the perfect gift from our helpful sales associates. For 24-hour stressfree shopping, head to NFM.com for an amazing selection of gifts.
What’s the hottest big-ticket gift this year?
The PlayStation 5 still reigns supreme on Christmas lists. With lightning-fast loading and crystalclear visuals, players are treated to a fully immersive gaming experience.
Sony PlayStation 5 Console (Disc Version) $499.99
The PlayStation 5 still reigns supreme on Christmas lists.
What are your predictions for the best-selling toys this season?
The Magic Mixies Crystal Ball is an exciting new toy that’s expected to be a big seller this year, while the new Hot Wheels sets are always a must-have on every kid’s list to Santa.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Wreckin’ Raceway Playset $42.99
Folds up neatly for easy storage
What’s on your wishlist?
If I could pick any item for Christmas this year, it would definitely be the Arcade 1Up Marvel vs. Capcom 2 machine! Nothing would be cooler than seeing my friends’ faces when they see that game in my home!
Bring an authentic arcade experience home with this epic game cabinet. The whole family can spend hours of competitive fun with this game room must-have featuring eight classic titles, including Marvel vs. Capcom 1, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter, and X-Men Children of the ATOM.
Arcade1Up Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Arcade Game $599.99
The crystal ball also makes a magical night light!
Kids can cast spells with the interactive magic wand to create a fortune-telling plush toy pet inside the crystal ball. Repeat the magic again and again with the Magic Mixie or any other item. The crystal ball also makes a magical night light!
Magic Mixies Pink Magical Crystal Ball $84.99
Monster Trucks race and smash their way down this thrilling track over a series of obstacles, including an “explosion” that sends the second-place truck careening off the side. And as a bonus for parents, it folds up neatly for easy storage.
Functional scissor doors!
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Best Ride On Cars 12V Lamborghini Centenario $349.99
What are a few newer or exclusive toys that NFM is carrying?
Thanks to our massive warehouse, we are able to carry one of the largest selections of power wheels/rideable kids vehicles in all of DFW. I don’t know about you, but NFM was the first time I’ve seen a toddler-sized Lamborghini WITH included functional scissor doors!
Even the smaller members of the family can cruise around in style with this luxurious ride on Lamborghini. This top-of-the-line car features an in-dash MP3 player, working LED headlights, realistic engine start sound, and safety features, including locking doors and an automatic seatbelt.
The GMC Acadia interior adapts to your needs, with the flexibility of second and third row fold-flat seating and Smart Slide second row seats. The powerfully efficient Acadia offers advanced performance from its 9-Speed Automatic Transmission and 228 hp 2.0L Turbo Engine, and a 310 hp 3.6L V6 Engine is available on SLT and standard on AT4 & Denali. Other available options include seating for up to seven, Hitch Guidance with Hitch View, and AWD.
Acadia SLE and Acadia SLT both feature real aluminum trim and soft-touch surfaces. Acadia SLE has premium cloth seating while Acadia SLT upgrades to leather-appointed first and second row seating and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Acadia AT4 offers a unique interior in either black premium cloth or available black leather-appointed seating with exclusive trim and Kalahari accents. Acadia Denali features real ash wood accents, warm-tone burnished aluminum trim, seats accentuated with French seam stitching, embroidered Denali front-seat head restraints and Denali embossed sill plates.
The Next Generation Yukon has more premium appointments, advanced technology, high-level capability, and exclusive refinements than ever before. A new independent rear suspension design lowers the overall frame and increases cabin spaciousness, resulting in 40 percent more third-row legroom and best-in-class cargo volume behind the third row.
The Yukon AT4 delivers credible off-road capability with an exceptional driving experience. AT4 is specifically designed for adventure-seekers and incorporates upscale amenities, unique interior and exterior styling, and rugged capability to maneuver the road less traveled. The AT4 joins Yukon and Yukon XL’s trim lineup of SLE, SLT, Denali and Denali Ultimate.
Yukon’s available 420 hp 6.2L V8 (standard on Denali) is the most powerful engine in the full-size SUV segment and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Sierra 1500 AT4’s adventurous capabilities are highlighted by its tall and confident stance, exclusive off-road tires and stylish dark exterior details. That boldness is backed by Sierra AT4’s true off-road capability –with factory-installed 2-inch suspension lift, Rancho® off-road tuned shock absorbers, and available Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel and 6.2L V8 gas engines paired with 10-speed automatic transmissions. AT4’s MultiPro Tailgate offers six distinct functions designed to ease loading, unloading and accessing the cargo box.
Sierra AT4’s distinctive interior features 10-way power-adjustable bucket seats with center console, heated and ventilated, perforated front leather seating surfaces, unique Jet Black interior with Kalahari accents, and Embroidered AT4 badging on the front head restraints.
The GMC Sierra 1500 lineup includes Denali Ultimate, AT4X, Denali, AT4, SLT, SLE and Sierra Pro. The centerpiece of the new Sierra’s redesigned interior (SLE trim and above) is an all-new and customizable 13.4-inch-diagonal horizontal touchscreen, along with a 12.3-inch-diagonal digital, configurable instrument cluster.
The all-new, second-generation Buick Envision has more than enough style, power and technology to make every day an occasion. Details both large and small make for an exceptionally refined driving experience. The wellappointed cabin greets you with soft-touch materials, an available massaging driver seat, and plenty of room for possibilities. Envision features a powerful 2.0L Turbo ECOTEC engine, 9-speed automatic transmission, and available intelligent All-Wheel Drive.
Preferred, Essence and Avenir models are available. A Sport Touring (ST) Package with a blacked-out theme and exclusive dark finish aluminum 20” wheels is available on Preferred and Essence models. The 2022 Envision Avenir distinguishes itself inside and out with standard navigation, a 10.2” diagonal Buick Infotainment System, signature Avenir grille, and 20” aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish.
The 2023 Buick Enclave arrives with a bold, new look and a whole lot of upgrades. Sculptural lines and expressive details give it a fresh, distinctive style. Seating for up to seven and available driver-selectable Intelligent All-Wheel Drive help you make the most of your family’s time together. In the cabin, QuietTuningTM technology with Active Noise Cancellation helps conversations thrive among all three rows. The Enclave’s refined approach continues with heated steering wheel, heated driver and front-passenger seating, leather-appointed first- and second-row seating, and the perfect amount of sunshine thanks to an available power moonroof with rear fixed skylight and power rear sunshade.
As the highest expression of Buick luxury, the Enclave Avenir is exquisitely crafted to reward driver and passengers alike. Inside and out, this premium SUV comes through with thoughtful details, intuitive technologies, and experience-enhancing features.
The Buick Encore GX is an intelligently engineered, five-person SUV with a versatile cabin, game-changing cargo space, and available AWD. It offers more than 50 cu. ft. of maximum cargo space with the rear seats folded, helped by a conveniently reconfigurable cargo area floor. With crisp body lines, a streamlined stance and dramatic styling, the Encore GX strikes a distinctively athletic tone. The Encore GX is a nimble performer, with the perfect balance of efficiency, power and agile handling.
The Encore GX assists you with modern technologies such as keyless entry with push-button start, available hands-free power liftgate, and available Alexa Built-In and 4G LTE Wi-Fi® Hotspot. Whether navigating city traffic or backing out of a parking spot, the standard Buick Driver Confidence, along with other available safety and driver-assistance technologies, monitors your surroundings and alerts you to potential hazards. Encore GX comes in Preferred, Select and Essence trims.
The all-new Outback Wilderness is the first member of the Wilderness family and pushes the capability and versatility of the legendary Outback even further. Re-engineered inside and out, it features more ground clearance, more offroad upgrades, and more rugged style. With a standard 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, advanced dual function X-MODE, elevated 9.5inch ground clearance, standard front skid plate, all-terrain tires, upgraded suspension and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-wheel drive, the Outback Wilderness is ready for adventure.
On the inside, the Outback Wilderness features a comfortable and durable interior. Seats are Subaru StarTex® water-repellant material with the Subaru Wilderness logo embossed in the headrests. In the cargo area, the rear seatback is wrapped in waterproof material, and a waterproof rear cargo tray protects the load floor. Thoughtful upgrades, such as a Front View Monitor, LED Rear Gate Light, and Hands-Free Power Rear Gate improve convenience on the trail.
The all-new 2023 Subaru Solterra gives you outstanding all-terrain capability in an eco-friendly allelectric SUV. As the first AWD electric vehicle to feature the legendary standard capability of Symmetrical AllWheel Drive – along with generous ground clearance – the Solterra can take you to undiscovered places while its zero-emissions powertrain can help keep them pristine.
Everything about the 2023 Solterra is advanced, including the ways it can protect driver and passengers. Active safety systems like standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technologies give extra peace of mind on every drive, and Solterra Connect can link to help if you need assistance, in addition to delivering available cloud navigation and Intelligent Assistant features.
With ample passenger space, generous rear legroom, and a flat floor, the 2023 Solterra has the airy, open feel of a much larger vehicle. The 2023 Solterra comes in Premium, Limited, and Touring trims.
For 2023, Subaru Ascent receives a bolder look thanks to a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille; redesigned LED headlights; and a more aggressive front bumper cover. The Ascent is built for your biggest family adventures, with three rows of flexible seating for seven or eight passengers and up to 86.5 cubic feet of cargo, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. On all 2023 Ascent models, a newly standard tablet-style 11.6-inch Full HD center information display offers direct touch controls for multimedia, climate control, X-MODE, and vehicle configuration settings.
Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology gives you an extra set of eyes on the road and the confidence that your family is safe and protected. The standard direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine combines the power of turbocharging and the efficiency of direct injection to deliver 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, yet still deliver up to 27/21 Hwy/City MPG.
The EQS Sedan is the new flagship of the electric fleet and like no electric car you’ve seen or felt. Its technology is tailored to serve all onboard. The EQS listens and can tell who’s speaking. Learns your face and fingerprint. Adapts to your habits, attends to your comfort, and anticipates your needs.
Rear-axle steering enhances maneuverability and stability. Agile, self-leveling AIRMATIC® air suspension can adapt at each wheel to loads, roads, and the driving modes of DYNAMIC SELECT. Automatic lowering can enhance handling and driving range at highway speeds. An advanced electric motor provides 417 lb-ft of torque for rapid response in the EQS 450+. Dual front and rear-axle motors total 631 lb-ft in the EQS 580, for an electric version of 4MATIC® all-wheel drive.
It’s the SUV, reinvented. Because the EQS SUV doesn’t just excel in how far you can go on a charge, but how far you can go in every sense. The EQS SUV offers the same high-level of standard equipment found in the EQS Sedan, including the Driver Assistance Package and a Burmeister Sound System with Dolby Atmos™ and 360-Degree immersive sound.
Spacious for up to seven, the flexible cabin adapts to accommodate your ever-changing life. Available 2nd-row touchscreens offer individual entertainment and control of comfort settings. Hundreds of sensors team up to keep watch on the road and other vehicles, to help prevent or prepare for danger from ahead, behind or either side. After you park, it can remind you if there’s a pet or child in the vehicle and take photos if the EQS is bumped by another car.
The EQS SUV lineup includes EQS 450+ (355 hp), EQS 450 4MATIC (355 hp) and EQS 580 4MATIC (536 hp).
The EQB SUV is the highly anticipated new addition to the fully electric Mercedes-EQ lineup. Durable and practical with powerful proportions yet compact dimensions, its luxuries help energize your spirit while you enjoy electric motoring. Power/memory front seats can be heated and ventilated, and a giant Panorama roof is available for stargazing. The EQB rear cabin adapts to optimize, not compromise, comfort and cargo. The 40/20/40-split second row reclines and slides fore-aft. Its sliding range doubles when you add the optional 50/50-split third row.
Full-width LED lighting elements accent the Mercedes-EQ signature Black Panel front end. Red rear lighting similarly spans the wide power liftgate. EQB wheels and styling options are designed to reduce drag while catching admiring glances. Individual front and rear electric motors team up for 225 hp in the EQB 300, and 288 hp in the EQB 350. Both deliver instant torque and the 4MATIC® all-wheel drive can adapt in fractions of a second to optimize grip and handling.
aneGait is a beacon of hope and healing, welcom ing thousands of riders, volunteers, and partners to the arena each year. From just two horses and four riders, ManeGait has grown into a nationally recognized therapeutic riding center, serving 150 individuals with disabilities each week.
Thanks to the success of its nationally recognized Equine Therapy programs, ManeGait's service offering has expanded to include more state-of-the-art programs. In 2013, ManeGait developed the first Brain Building program of its kind to enhance and extend outcomes for participants. The GaitWay to the Brain program is now being replicated at therapy centers across the country. ManeGait has also become a Knowledge Center, sharing best practices with industry professionals and other nonprofits. As a Community Center, the ministry further touches the lives of 4,000 volunteers, partners, and supporters each year. Rider fami lies find a supportive network of friends, volunteers discover new passions, students become leaders, professionals develop skills, and supporters are engaged in a rewarding mission.
As a result of ManeGait's programs, 97% of parents/riders reported improvements in one or more of the following areas: physical ability, overall mental health, social skills and behavior, communication skills, cognitive function, and development of riding skills. Each of these functional outcomes leads to greater indepen dence and a better quality of life for riders and their families.
Referrals from parents, teachers, and doctors, have led to a demand for services far exceeding capacity and a waitlist of 400 rider families. A new master site plan has been established to renovate ManeGait's facility to double the number of people ManeGait can serve in the coming years.
Year-end donations to ManeGait keep costs affordable for their current rider families and helps to prepare the mission for future growth to meet this growing community need.
To donate, please visit ManeGait.org.
K Family Services is an organization of passionate, missiondriven individuals united by common values and guided by Faith-Based principles. Founded by Bill and Karen Lund in 2000, the 501c3 nonprofit provides foster care, adoption, and behavioral health services to children, youth, and families in North Texas. CK Family Services Foster Care and Treatment Foster Care Programs support more than 350 foster homes in Dallas and 19 surrounding counties. In 2022 alone, the organization supported 605 foster homes, 126 new adoptions, 2,260 behavioral health treatments, and 530 post-adoption services.
CK Family Services is dedicated to providing loving, nurturing homes to children who have been displaced from their parent’s care due to the impact of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. Under trained foster parents’ care, these children can grow into their full potential and flourish.
This holiday season, give the gift of a magical Christmas to a child who needs the joy of a present from Santa Claus. With your donation, the CK Family Services Staff, the Board of Directors, and all of the incredible foster parents will be able to make Christmas wishes come true for the 323 children currently in their foster care homes. To donate, please visit CKFamilyServices.org.
risco Humane Society (FHS) is an all-volunteer, all-foster, homebased, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused or unwanted animals. FHS pro vides temporary foster care and medical attention for homeless animals until per manent homes can be found. FHS strives to provide caring, responsible homes for these animals while reducing animal overpopulation through spay or neuter ing. The operation of this organization is funded primarily by adoption fees, public donations, and fundraising efforts.
Earlier this year, the FHS achieved a milestone of 10,000 adopted dogs and cats since the organization's inception in 2001. On 3/1/22, Frisco's Mayor Cheney issued a proclamation in recognition of this achievement, declaring March 1st as Frisco Humane Society Day.
FHS programs include:
• Animal Rescue, Fostering, and Adoptions
FHS primarily rescues animals from local municipal animal shelters that are in jeop ardy of being euthanized. FHS provides temporary foster care and medical atten tion for homeless animals until permanent homes can be found. The rescue services include all necessary medical care prior to adoption for each animal (rabies and viral vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick preventative, canine heartworm test/feline leukemia and FIV test, heartworm treat ment if necessary, spay/neuter, microchip)
Frisco Humane Society has allocated funds for Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) activities for 2022 to assist its volunteers who sup port feral cat communities and feral cats in their neighborhoods and surrounding areas. These funds will be used to spay/ neuter, vaccinate and test feral cats and then release them back into an environ ment where the animals continue to be
supported with food, water, and shelter.
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FHS promotes through social media and adoption events the free or low-cost spay/ neuter/vaccination services offered by other animal welfare organizations, such as TCAP, SNYP, etc., to promote com munity awareness and outreach. FHS also provides free spay and neuter clinics to the Dallas/Fort Worth residents, when feasible, to help reduce the number of homeless and unwanted animals in the community.
FHS depends on the generosity of frisco and the surrounding community's support to keep operations running. There is a need for cat food (IAMS dry kitten and adult foods), scoopable litter, and Kirk land's brand dog food. Financial donations are also greatly appreciated and assist in covering the increasing medical and vet erinary costs. To donate today, please visit FriscoHumaneSociety.com.
ope Clinic of McKinney saw its first patient in 2017, fulfilling a plan that began in 2014 with recognizing the unmet need for quality care for the uninsured in the community. Twelve percent of McKinney residents are without medical insurance. The need is even higher in East Mckin ney, where Hope Clinic is located. In June 2016, a team of volunteers and partners formed to bring a mission of Hope and Healing in McKinney to life.
After spending two years operating out of the Baptist Immigration Center, Hope Clinic moved to its permanent location on East Lamar in 2019. The new clinic allows increased operating hours and the ability to serve more patients. Looking ahead to the future, Hope Clinic is aiming to ex pand operations to accommodate patients five days a week.
In 2022, 100 volunteers from all across the community have worked together over the course of 6,000 hours to serve more than 600 uninsured patients who otherwise would have gone without care or gone to an emergency room for basic medical care. The clinic added more than 20 new medical providers, scribes, and techs, hired a new part-time nurse practitioner and a full-time medical assistant and shifted to two executive directors co-leading the clin ic. Hope Clinic also earned, for the third year in a row, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Standards Gold Designation, the highest level for free clinics nationwide, and was granted the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.
Hope Clinic is an incredible asset to the community and can continue to thrive with generous donations from North Tex ans. This holiday season, give the gift of
health by supporting the clinic with a giftgiving option to honor someone special in your life. Honorees will be notified that a donation was made in their name. To donate, please visit HopeClinicMcKinney. org/Donate.
AmazonSmile is a simple way to support Hope Clinic of McKinney every time you shop, at no cost. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com. When you shop with AmazonSmile, you’ll find the same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Find and add Hope Clinic of McKinney to your Amazon account as your charity of choice, and help support this wonderful clinic while shopping this holiday season.
he mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County (BGCCC) is to enable all young people, especial ly those who need guidance most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are over 200,000 youths enrolled in Col lin County schools today, over 35,000 youths are from low-income families. BGCCC currently impacts around 4,500 youth annually, equaling less than 3% of the county’s youth. With your support they can do more!
Youth today face numerous challenges and need our collective support more than ever. BGCCC knows that after school enrichment programs must be included in the framework for ensuring the youth in our community have a safe place to go.
Youth in quality after school programs are more likely to stay in school, receive better grades, and not be involved in “risky behavior.” Innovative Programs are designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives using nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people: Education, the arts, health & well ness, leadership & service, and sports & recreation.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County is committed to serving more youth and making a greater impact. In order to do this, the community must continue to invest in our youth.
To donate today, please visit BGCCC.org.
$10,000 Provides STEM Makerspace project equipment for one club.
$5,000 Provides one month of meal service for one club.
$2,500 Provides 3D printers and materials for three STEM labs.
$1,500 Provides one year of wellness checks for one club family.
$500 Provides Summer Camp program scholarship for one club member.
Agrowing number of families from the Metroplex and beyond are starting to fill out their calendars with long weekends spent at Horseshoe Bay Resort, the AAA Four-Diamond resort on the gleaming shores of Lake LBJ. The Central Texas Hill Country destination is fresh off a $100 million plus renovation and is showing off the finest luster of its 50-year history.
Known for signature events like Easter weekend's Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay hot air balloon festival, summer's Beer By the Bay Music Festival, and the autumn's Wine, Dine & Jazz fete, Horseshoe Bay recently grew its special-event legacy with this month's slate of Winter Wonderland festivities.
To kick off the holidays in style, the resort hosted the first an nual Holiday Tree Lighting of its giant 50-ft tall Christmas tree. Celebrity guest tree lighters have included LPGA professional golfer Gerina Mendoza (November 25), Austin FC Goalie Brad Stuver (November 26), and Real Housewives of Dallas star Kary Brittingham (December 3).
As the acclaimed resort transformed into the Central Texas Hill Country's version of the North Pole, its holiday-themed activities included a Winter Wonderland extravaganza, complimentary s'mores every Friday and Saturday evening, and a Friday Night Holiday Film Fest every Friday in December.
On December 3, Horseshoe Bay Re sort guests enjoyed a Holiday Shopping Market with specially curated vendors. Outdoor activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, letters to Santa, Texas snow, a 50-foot Christmas tree lighting, fireside s'mores, delicious hot chocolate, holiday laser light show, and a performance by Vocalibre, Texas State University's A Capella group.
The alluring array of Winter Market retail vendors included Stitch and Stone, Runaway Luna Lifestyle, Plenty Boutique, Just Gotta Have It, Boat Town, JADE tribe, Know that Girlfriend Boutique, G5, Tulum 2 You, Kamo by Kary, Oak and Olive Boutique, Frankie Junior Co., Kendra Scott, Linked by Ashley, Classic Childhood, C. Jane and Lakeside Aesthet ics and Skincare.
Guests who stayed over could enjoy the resort's acclaimed hospitality, dining, and amenities and plan for sunny getaways in the spring and summer.
Down on the waterfront, the resort's posh Yacht Club has an experiential pool with a beach that opens up to the bay, a main pool, an adult pool with a swim-up bar, and a "Texas-sized" hot tub – the secondlargest in the state to be exact – that emu lates volcanic hot springs. When swimmers work up an appetite, the casual Waterfront Grill & Bar serves fresh salads, wraps, and other Texas fare to enjoy in the sun. Adja cent to the waterfront is a lounge area that feels like an oversized living room gazing out over the bay and beyond into Lake LBJ – an idyllic setting to sip a craft cocktail or Texas wine and watch the sunset.
Luxury dining at the resort can be found next door at the reservation-only Yacht
Club fine dining restaurant with spec tacular water views, a European-inspired design, and its sleek and sophisticated Y Bar. The chef's choice and a top recom mended item is the Chicken-fried Lobster. For private dining in the Yacht Club, book the newly renovated Captain's Quarters for a serene, nautical ambiance.
Completely revitalized guest rooms, a renovated yacht club that now boasts a 100-seat waterfront beach bar and a new in-pool bar.
The ever-growing Texas Hill Country surrounding Horseshoe Bay has become home to world-class home winery tours, and barbecue aficionados are now making pilgrimages to the Highland Lakes area for smoked-meat nirvana. Add the allure of the constantly full 6,500-acre Lake LBJ into the mix, and you see why this resort area has become a prime vacation choice for so many sun and fun seekers.
Only an hour northwest of Austin, Horse shoe Bay is an easy road trip deep in the
heart of ruggedly beautiful Central Texas. Once inside the oasis of the 2,400-acre resort and community by the shores of Lake LBJ, you'll find a lush, tropical, and inviting outdoor paradise. The three golf courses always open to resort guests –Ram Rock, Slick Rock, and Apple Rock –were all creations of the renowned Robert Trent Jones Sr., and all have undergone recent upgrades and improvements.
For those seeking rejuvenation, Bayside Spa on the shores of Lake LBJ is a onestop shop for soothing services, products, and amenities. Spa guests can utilize the hot tub, resistance pool, and steam rooms and receive treatments such as massages, facials, and salon services.
Whether travelers are visiting Horseshoe Bay for a golf trip or to get away from the stress of everyday life, exploring the Highland Lakes region will quench your thirst for epicurean and athletic adventure. Learn more at HSBResort.com.
For some, radiant skin is an outward sign of health, while others wish to achieve the glow for cosmetic reasons. There are many ways to improve your skin’s radiance. So read on as we look more closely at what glowing skin is and how to work towards it!
We all feel pride when our skin is clear, smooth and radiant. We cringe when it is dry, sallow, blemished, wrinkled and lifeless. Skincare products that offer skin renewal are more like magnets for most of us! Oddly, however, to see real rejuvenation you have to start from the inside out. Not the reverse!
Everyone’s skin is different. Some people may be naturally more able to achieve a glowing appearance than others due to a range of factors.
Genetics, lifestyle, environment, health conditions and skin care behaviors all have a role to play!
Making some simple lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on your skin health and appearance.
1. Stop smoking as this always causes premature aging, including wrinkles, slow wound healing and tissue breakdown.
2. Get enough sleep to support mental health and allow the body to heal from damage! Aim for 7-9 hours a night.
3. Make H2O your BFF and reduce your alcohol intake to help your liver detoxify all the pollutants and toxins your skin is exposed to every day. Set a goal of half your body weight (in ounces) of water a day (ie. If you weigh 140 pounds, you should drink 70 ounces of water a day).
4. Exercise will increase blood flow to the skin and promote regeneration. Research has shown that moderate exercise (brisk walking) for 150 minutes a week (20 minutes a day) significantly improves skin structure.
5. Relieving stress can impact your skin. Scientists have shown that stress raises inflammation levels in your body which can create delayed healing of your skin. Reduce stressful activities, wind down before sleeping and practice mindfulness. Aside from caring for your skin on the surface, often the biggest change can be seen once you start fueling your skin cells from the inside.
G LOW I N G S KI N i s s o m eth ing m a n y p e o p le strive to h ave .
The best way to truly get your skin to glow from the inside is to feed it with some key ingredients. Foods high in healthy fats such as avocados, nuts and seeds provide a plethora of benefits—plus they keep you fuller longer! Avoid foods that are high in sugar, saturated fat, and salt. Instead focus on fresh fruits and vegetables. Some of the best foods for glowing skin are: Tomatoes, Broccoli, Walnuts, Fish, Lemons, Berries and Sweet Potatoes. A recent study has shown that Coconut Water has intense hydrating properties and is a good source of Vitamin C, as well as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
To get your “Glow On” follow a skincare routine daily using products that suit your skin.
Cleanse Twice A Day
Cleansing helps your skin ward off dirt, excess oil, make up and dead skin cells.
Exfoliate Once a Week
As we age, shedding dead skin cells becomes a task for the skin. Since they do not shed on their own, a little extra help is needed!
Use a Toner
This is a product that aims at balancing your skin’s pH and can contain soothing ingredients like cucumber and aloe.
Moisturize Twice a Day
Moisturizing your skin helps in repairing the barrier of your skin and prevents water loss.
Apply a Sunscreen Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to dullness, dark patches, fine lines, wrinkles and skin cancer!
Join the growing number of people that visit our clinic to enhance their appearance! Whether you’re looking to brighten, refresh or firm your skin, one of these hard working inclinic facial treatments can offer you the perfect solution.
Laser Toning is great for overall skin rejuvenation. This advanced technology was designed specifically for busy individuals who are seeking significant improvements without significant downtime. Using a laser to exfoliate allows you to achieve ultimate precision in skin resurfacing to uniformly remove uneven pigmentation, fine lines, acne scars and rough texture in a series of soft, quick and simple procedures.
As televised with Dr. Wright on ABC American Health Front BEFORE AFTER
Skin Needling (or micro-needling) and Radiofrequency are both wellestablished treatments that are normally performed separately to jumpstart collagen production and improve the texture of your skin. The “beauty” of the SecretRF treatment is that it combines both technologies in one single treatment to provide the ultimate results in skin rejuvenation: natural, firm, smooth, tightened and glowing skin without the need for surgery!
For those who may not be ready for lasers or needles, then a relaxing Oxygen Vitamin Facial is your answer! Oxygen not only soothes dry skin, but it also rehydrates and disinfects even the most sensitive skin. Removing impurities and pollutants left on the skin from the outside environment, along with providing healing oxygen and vitamins, offers qualities that act as a detox for the skin in a safe, gentle way while rejuvenating your complexion.
Fiona Wright MD is the founder of Skin MD and Beyond and TruAge Wellness Center. Over the last 22 years, she has received numerous awards for the care she provides and has earned a reputation as one of the premier physicians in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area.
Dr. Wright has been featured in several NBC News Health Reports and is well known for her expertise and honest opinions.
To learn more, visit us at: SkinMDandBeyond.com | TruAgeMD.com
Every year, millions of people vow to lead a healthier lifestyle through diet and exercise in the upcoming New Year. You have probably tried many approaches to get back that body you had in high school, some successful and some not. Body Contouring is not a simple process.
To get effective results, you should consult a doctor who can provide not just one, but several methods to help you reach your goals!
TruSculpt iD is a revolutionary non-surgical, body-sculpting treatment that allows you to personalize your ideal body in as little as one 15-minute treatment! TruSculpt iD is a safe and effective technology that is clinically proven to permanently eliminate fat cells in stubborn areas around your abdomen and flanks. With TruSculpt iD, you can get the body definition you want, even in areas that have been resistant to diet and exercise.
TruSculpt FLEX is an FDA-cleared device designed specifically for muscle conditioning. It is a completely new device that is in a body contouring class of its own. It’s a no-downtime, pain-free, non-surgical way to define the abs and lift the buttocks - and many more areas! TruSculpt FLEX contracts muscles beyond what is possible through physical training, yielding better muscle tone and enhanced fat metabolism. These results are backed by clinical studies, showing fat loss as well as defined and sculpted muscles!
TruSculpt CONTOUR is an advanced system that will deliver radiofrequency energy through your skin to reach the fat cells below, without harming the surface area. TruSculpt CONTOUR targets small pockets of body fat, so in just a few minutes, you can start slimming your trouble spots!
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