The Heritage Farmstead Museum has selected Joan Biggerstaff as the recipient of the 2020 Best Friend of the Farmstead award.  This award goes to an outstanding individual who has made a significant impact on the museum through their long term commitment to leadership, volunteerism, financial support and involvement.  Joan Biggerstaff has been part of the museum since 1973 and… Read More

Originally published by VisitPlano.com | Jan. 13, 2020 By Millerann Moya 2020 is going to be another exciting and event-filled year for Plano! Enjoy hot air balloons effortlessly float across the sky at the annual Plano Balloon Festival, get a little spooked at Plano’s Apparition Expedition, celebrate worldly cultures at the Plano International Festival, dance… Read More

Originally published by Plano Magazine | Nov. 20, 2019 By Daly Rea For many, the holidays are a time to reflect on blessings and bestow some personal good fortune on those in need through the act of volunteering. But for some exceptional North Texans, serving others is a way of life all year long.  The… Read More

Originally published by Dallas Morning News | Nov. 21, 2019 By Maria Halkias Big holiday spenders aren’t always online, in malls or on busy retail streets. Lots of Americans make plans in advance to shop long weekends with friends and family at annual treks. Nope. This isn’t about Black Friday. More than 12,000 people are… Read More

Originally published by Lifestyle Frisco | November 7, 2019 By Stephanie Hanrahan This article is sponsored by Junior League of Collin County. The Junior League of Collin County already provides the yearlong present of inspirational leaders and community change, but this holiday season they’re also gifting us an actual gift market—the largest one in Collin County to be… Read More

Originally published by Plano Magazine | October 9, 2019 | by Daly Rea Nearly 6,000 kids, teens and adults came out for the second annual Plano Families First Fall Fair on Sept. 28 to receive free school supplies; health, vision and dental screenings; flu shots and much more. Free and open to families who reside in Plano… Read More

Originally published by Local Profile. | September 26, 2019 | By Alex Gonzalez Throughout Collin County, many inspiring women are creating change in the community. Across all lines of work, women are at the forefront, striking down barriers and bringing people of all backgrounds together. This year, readers of Local Profile were invited to nominate women for… Read More

Originally published by D Magazine 09/18/2019 | by Will Maddox Rebecca Egelston Caso will be the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Children’s Medical Center Foundation. The real estate planning attorney is a philanthropist who has been involved with area nonprofits for 25 years. Caso’s connection to Children’s Medical Center Dallas goes back to… Read More

Originally published by Local Profile | September 12, 2019 By Aayushi Pramanik ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market is almost here! Thursday, November 7 through Sunday, November 10, this 24-year holiday tradition will deck the halls of the Plano Event Center. Purchase your tickets for ‘Neath the Wreath now at participating Collin County Tom Thumb… Read More

Originally published in the Plano Star Courier. | September 10, 2019 It may be hot outside, but the Junior League of Collin County is feeling the chill of the holiday air as they gear up for the 24th annual ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market. Proceeds from ‘Neath the Wreath fund community projects such as… Read More