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A new effort to house homeless female veterans in Collin County

A new effort to house homeless female veterans in Collin County

Thanks to the efforts of Collin County's Extreme Green Homes and 200-plus volunteers, several have an awesome new house At the request of the young blonde woman standing onstage at the end of a freshly paved driveway, some 100 men, women, and childre
Collin County’s Diversion Program Moves Veterans Out of Jail & into Treatment

Collin County’s Diversion Program Moves Veterans Out of Jail & into Treatment

Editor's note: Names have been changed to protect the anonymity of the participants. The young man stands before the bench at parade rest: head erect, feet apart, hands behind his back, thumbs interlaced.
Dallas exoneree, Chris Scott, looks back on ten years of freedom with renewed hope

Dallas exoneree, Chris Scott, looks back on ten years of freedom with renewed hope

Every so often as he speaks, Christopher Scott touches the heavy silver ring on his left pinky finger. It has the bold, square heft of a Superbowl ring. He’s not the same person he was 20 years ago.
Local artists discuss how art can effect social change

Local artists discuss how art can effect social change

Originally published in the September 2019 Arts Issue of Local Profile In July, a joint meeting between Plano’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council didn’t end until 10:30 p.m. It lasted three hours.
A chat with LaVone Arthur, chief innovation officer of Baylor Scott & White Health

A chat with LaVone Arthur, chief innovation officer of Baylor Scott & White Health

LaVone Arthur is the chief innovation officer of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas.
Kalra Brain & Spine brings a global view of spine health to North Dallas

Kalra Brain & Spine brings a global view of spine health to North Dallas

Dr. Kalra When world-class training meets hometown values deeply rooted in family and community, the result is the kind of medical care you’ve always hoped for. Dr.
CraftWorks Kitchen to open in Plano

CraftWorks Kitchen to open in Plano

Coming to Plano’s Lakeside Market is a brand new concept from Troy Cooper and Mike Hutchinson. CraftWorks Kitchen will specialize in modern American cuisine offering an elevated take on the fare at a moderate price point.
For northern Collin County, the path to success is under construction

For northern Collin County, the path to success is under construction

When teachers filed in to Celina ISD’s convocation this year, the tables featured small orange traffic cones and jars of wildflowers as centerpieces. A construction sign like the one drivers encounter on the road read H.E.A.R.T.
City of Plano ends their debate over The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center’s funding

City of Plano ends their debate over The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center’s funding

August 12 It was closer to one a.m. than 12 a.m. on the August 12 Plano City Council meeting when the last speaker finally stepped down and Mayor Pro Tem Rick Smith turned to Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Ricciardelli.
How transracial adoption completed a local family

How transracial adoption completed a local family

Originally published under the title "Finding Perfection" in the July 2019 Family Issue of Local Profile When I arrive at the Harrison family home, Debie and her husband Ron extend a warm welcome, invite me inside and introduced me to Lucy, the new f