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Ty Bledsoe talks diversity, equity and inclusion

Ty Bledsoe talks diversity, equity and inclusion

Ty Bledsoe is a problem solver, who has led diverse coalitions, advocated for racial justice and economic empowerment impacting under-served communities | Photo credit: Annelise Stone In our current political climate, our nation is undeniably divided
Where to take pictures with Santa Claus this holiday season

Where to take pictures with Santa Claus this holiday season

This holiday season, there are plenty of opportunities around Collin County to make memories that will last a lifetime. Those with young children will certainly want to take pictures with Santa Claus to keep as mementos of their early childhood.
Four Generation Z women on their plans to reshape the future, and why they care so much

Four Generation Z women on their plans to reshape the future, and why they care so much

Originally published in the October 2019 Women's Issue of Local Profile under the title "Gen She" Move over Millennials, Generation Z is here. Born between 1997 and 2012, this generation has never known a world without selfies and social media.
The Cadence to bring luxury housing units to Frisco Station

The Cadence to bring luxury housing units to Frisco Station

Luxury apartments are on their way to the much anticipated Frisco Station . The Cadence at Frisco Station, which broke ground earlier this fall is the second living complex to be announced for the new Frisco mixed-use development.
Inside the Collin County Courthouse, more women than ever before are—literally—holding court

Inside the Collin County Courthouse, more women than ever before are—literally—holding court

The seat of justice in Collin County rests just off of the highway, bald dome and decorative columns visible from the road. Inside, the courts are spread across three floors, where the most important decisions are being made every day.
Cut It Out trains salon professionals to spot domestic abuse

Cut It Out trains salon professionals to spot domestic abuse

Originally published in the October 2019 Women’s Issue of Local Profile under the title “Cut It Out” Driers blow, razors buzz, scissors snip, telephones tinkle and customers chat. Patrons pull out photos of some celebrity whose look they pine for.
12 Days of Christmas on DART

12 Days of Christmas on DART

You don’t need a car to partake in the best north Texas holiday festivities. This holiday season, hop on the rail and explore some of the best winter events in Plano, Dallas and beyond.
Plano Boys & Girls Club of Collin County receives makeover in Teen Center

Plano Boys & Girls Club of Collin County receives makeover in Teen Center

Having long served as an after-school program for children and teenagers in north Texas, Plano Boys & Girls Club of Collin County was recently gifted nearly $25,000 in new technologies for their Teen Center.
Spurlock's Malt Shop, Anna, is the retro drive-in we needed

Spurlock's Malt Shop, Anna, is the retro drive-in we needed

Kristi Spurlock Perez’s love of the vintage goes beyond hanging pictures on her malt shop walls. When she takes phone orders, they come through the lacquered pink replica Crosley telephone hanging in the front.
The Boardwalk at Granite Park opens new multi-purpose pavilion

The Boardwalk at Granite Park opens new multi-purpose pavilion

Nearly a year after its first announcement, a multi-purpose pavilion has opened at The Boardwalk at Granite Park in Plano.