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Trophy Signature Homes to build 43 luxury homes in Frisco

Trophy Signature Homes to build 43 luxury homes in Frisco

Exterior view of one of Frisco's Trophy Signature Homes | Photo credit: Alex Gonzalez As many Fortune 500 companies are choosing Frisco for their headquarters, the need for housing continues to grow.
Welcome summer with the 2019 Celina Garden Tour on June 8

Welcome summer with the 2019 Celina Garden Tour on June 8

The 2019 Celina Garden Tour, an exclusive showcase of eight area home gardens and wineries, will be presented rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Advance tickets are $20, and will be available online beginning March 16 at www.
The Heard's 30th annual Plant Sale fundraiser is coming soon!

The Heard's 30th annual Plant Sale fundraiser is coming soon!

On April 13-14, 2019, the 30th annual Spring Plant Sale fundraising event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs and well-adapted plants.
Bobcat sightings peak in Collin County

Bobcat sightings peak in Collin County

In recent weeks, the number of bobcats that have been spotted roaming the streets and parks of Collin County, particularly in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney, have peaked.
The ten best trees for shade in North Texas

The ten best trees for shade in North Texas

Let’s face it: Texas is hot! Collin County summers can be tough with the blazing sun and the rising heat index. Sometimes residents end up spending more time indoors just to avoid the summer heat. But you don’t have to.
How Energy Attic is changing energy consumption

How Energy Attic is changing energy consumption

How households consume energy is highly relative to the age and quality of the materials inside the attic space.

Rat snakes in Texas: 7 things you need to know about this friend, not foe

There's seven important things you need to know about rat snakes in Texas. Snakes top the list of the most feared creatures that call the suburban wilderness home. The Texas rat snake is one of the more common varieties found in suburban settings.
Emerald Elegance: The interior design of this Prosper home shines

Emerald Elegance: The interior design of this Prosper home shines

Prosper may have a lot of farmland, but there’s nothing country about this home. Jeannine’s living room at her home in Prosper. Photos by Alyssa Vincent.
6 plants that thrive in North Texas

6 plants that thrive in North Texas

With its USDA Zone 8a climate designation, Collin County residents enjoy a nearly year-round growing season.
Holiday House: All is bright

Holiday House: All is bright

Debbie Staley isn’t afraid to leave some Christmas decorations up all year long Photos by Cori Baker In the formal living room of Debbie Staley’s house, vaulted ceilings and a grand staircase allow her to play around with yard after yard of garlands,