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CHIROPRACTIC CARE
DR. PAUL GRAVES
Graves Family Chiropractic

Dr. Paul Graves has loved serving the people of Patients love Dr. Graves and his all-star team. With countless
Frisco, of all ages and conditions, for over 20 testimonials and Yelp/Google reviews, clients cite resolved
years. The mission of Graves Family Chiropractic pain, happier lifestyles, and finally feel like they should!
has always been to find the cause of your condition and help Graves Family Chiropractic is open to serve Monday through
you achieve a happier and healthier life, without the use of Friday and is accepting new patients. Let us help you start
medication or surgery. living a pain-free life, on your own terms.

Many of our patients come to us with chronic pain, GRAVES FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
exasperated from looking for answers. Graves Family
Chiropractic is here to provide exceptional care and help 7500 Stonebrook Parkway, Suite 103
patients “get their lives back!” Frisco, Texas 75034
972.377.7117
Dr. Graves’ clinic offers spinal adjustments, massage graveschiropractic.com
therapy, rehabilitation exercise, a supervised weight loss
program and more. “My patients are family to me!” he says.
On your first visit, our primary focus is finding the underlying
cause of your pain. If we determine we can help, we will begin
care immediately, so you can start feeling better and get back
to doing the things you love the most. By your second visit, we
customize a plan of action and recommend what you need,
with no surprises.

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ACCOUNTING

Joe C. Hockaday CPA

A t Joe C. Hockaday CPA, we save individuals and However, we let our work speak for itself as we are Dave
businesses time and money by uncovering all legal Ramsey Trusted, have been voted “Best Of” in Living Magazine
deductions and minimizing taxes paid. We do more for five of the last six years, and we were voted “Best CPA” for
than just process tax returns; we address each client’s unique 2021 in the Dallas Observer, awards where the public votes on
situation. Our passion is helping individuals and small-to- leaders across various industries. Joe Hockaday also sits on
mid-sized businesses with their accounting, tax preparation, the board of the Spirit of a Hero Foundation, is a member of the
and planning needs to ultimately keep more of their money in Frisco Sunrise Rotary, and the Chamber of Commerce. Let us
their pockets. We do this by providing cost-effective and time- provide unique solutions for you!
efficient solutions such as our Optima program where we can
save some qualifying taxpayers $2,000 to $20,000+ per year. JOE C. HOCKADAY, CPA
PAM ALLAN, CPA
With a frequently changing Internal Revenue Code, you
need someone dedicated to staying informed of every piece 9555 Lebanon Road, Suite 302
of tax legislation that affects your unique situation. We believe Frisco, Texas 75035
in continuous improvement, as our four on-staff CPAs take 214.705.2095
40 hours per year of rigorous continuing education, unlike hockadaycpa.com
non-CPA preparers. This makes us your most knowledgeable,
most creative, and most reliable resource for tax matters.

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INSURANCE
JOSH KNOWLES
Allstate Insurance

“Being a part of the community and building local Josh and team are committed to helping Frisco residents
relationships is one of the best parts of my job,” assess their immediate and long-term needs and choose
Josh Knowles states. He is familiar with Frisco, options that will help them achieve their goals. Whether you
has seen it grow, and knows that people choose cars and want to explore options for protecting your home, personal
homes that fit their personal lifestyle and budget. It is equally property, or financial future, Josh is available to answer your
as important to do the same with an insurance provider. Josh questions. Give him a call today at 469.305.2253.
Knowles and his team of 7 licensed producers with Allstate
focuses on treating everyone as family, and prioritizes a JOSH KNOWLES - ALLSTATE
process where clients feel understood and heard. “It’s hard
to find an insurance carrier or agent these days that will take 8765 Stockard Drive, Suite 101
the time to sit with you and discuss coverages, as opposed Frisco, Texas 75034
to speaking to someone in a call center halfway around the 469.305.2253
world,” Josh explains. Most people need help understanding agents.allstate.com/josh-knowles-frisco-tx.html
insurance and the wide variety of coverages. This is where
Josh can help educate and identify any gaps that may exist
and help you eliminate unnecessary exposure. Allstate offers
customers options for a wide variety of coverage and services.

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GYMNASTICS

BECKIE THOMAS

Kurt Thomas Gymnastics

Kurt Thomas Gymnastics, founded by 3-time World The gym operations remain organized and professional, but
Champion and 2-time Olympian Kurt Thomas, the most important aspect is the staff’s care for their athletes.
was built on the foundation of a family business One of the top gyms in the country, Kurt Thomas Gymnastics
that prioritizes family values as much as dedicated training. has over 1,250 individual state, regional, and national titles,
Kurt’s program combines amazing gymnastics training with as well as over 20 athletes accepted on full-ride college
an emphasis on fun and positive values. It was his hope to scholarships. They have also won Compulsory Gym of the Year
empower athletes to not only be great gymnasts, but great seven years in a row.
people who go on to make a difference.
KURT THOMAS GYMNASTICS
The staff at Kurt Thomas Gymnastics is top notch. They are
certified to coach preschool through elite-level gymnastics, 10825 John W. Elliott Drive, Suite 400
providing a fun and safe environment for all levels. The gym has Frisco, Texas 75033
also been recently expanded. “We now sit at 25,000 square feet 214.872.4646
of awesomeness,” Beckie and the team emphasize. kurtthomas.com

New to the gym is a Special Needs Program that is led by
an occupational therapist; Flair Academy that helps athletes
with online school; as well as the Kurt Thomas Gymnastics
Education Support Project to help a children’s group in Uganda.

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PRIVATE EDUCATION
Legacy Christian Academy

L egacy Christian Academy is the face of Christian where our Pre-K 3 through kindergarten students can grow
education in Frisco. Since 1999, LCA has partnered and thrive. We are committed to a partnership with Christian
with Christian families to develop strong leaders with families who seek an excellent, Christ-centered education for
biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed in college and their children. Legacy has always maintained its “small-town
beyond. With nearly 1,300 students in grades Pre-K 3 through feel” while growing to meet the needs of its community through
12, LCA provides a safe and nurturing environment where generous supporters. Walking the hallways today, it’s clear that
teachers encourage our students to discover and pursue their LCA remains true to its promise to know, love, and prepare
God-given talents and passions. each child.

Legacy students think future-forward in a beyond-college- LCA accepts students throughout the year for grades with
prep environment that balances academics, athletics, and fine availability. Please visit legacyca.com/admissions for more
arts. Innovative programs including the Professional Schools information.
Program, Spanish Immersion, and LCA You! provide both pre-
professional preparation and social-emotional development. LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Alongside these programs, worship services, scripture
application, small group fellowship, and a Christian worldview (Main Campus)
philosophy ensure a rich foundation for personal and spiritual 5000 Academy Drive
development. Frisco, Texas 75034
469.633.1330
Legacy recently opened its new Early Learning Campus at legacyca.com
6600 Lebanon Road which provides a unique environment

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ESTATE PLANNING

CYNTHIA HURLEY

Loveland & Hurley

A ttorney Cynthia Hurley, partner at Loveland & Hurley, planning process. As a long-term resident of Frisco, Cynthia is
PLLC, focuses on helping families create custom committed to serving the community. Cynthia Hurley is board-
estate plans. “Everyone’s family has a special dynamic, certified in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board
and a tailored estate plan helps to ensure the security of your of Legal Specialization and is a past president of the Collin
family,” Cynthia says. “I don’t use ‘cookie-cutter’ estate plans for County Bar Association – Estate Planning Section. Cynthia
my clients.” Cynthia aims to protect you against unforeseen tax would love to visit with you for a free consultation.
consequences and considers your family’s unique situation in
planning your estate. LOVELAND & HURLEY

Estate planning is essential to pass on your assets as you 2591 Dallas Parkway, Suite 202
desire, and Cynthia provides skilled and compassionate Frisco, Texas 75034
guidance throughout the process. She emphasizes that 972.668.6810
“planning is crucial in a blended family to protect both a current lhestatelaw.com
spouse and any children from prior marriages.” Beyond helping
families, Cynthia also provides aggressive representation for
business clients to properly form entities and protect against
liability. Her satisfied clients believe she is “a delight to work
with” and her expertise brings them peace of mind in the estate

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FAMILY LAW

Mackoy, Hernandez, Jones & Woods

Family law litigation is rarely easy and the things we Texas Super Lawyers. We value giving back to our community
have experienced as a society in the last two years and participate in local volunteer-mentorship programs and
has only served to make everything more stressful. At internship programs for high school students. We also offer
Mackoy, Hernandez, Jones, & Woods, LLP, we are committed discounted rates to members of the armed services and first
to providing our clients with experienced guidance, honest responders.
advice, and strong advocacy to obtain optimal results. We
have served Frisco since 2004, and have over 100 combined Allow us to represent you through your litigation journey by
years of experience in litigating family law matters. calling our office today to schedule an initial consultation.

A client’s choice of counsel strongly affects the tone and MACKOY, HERNANDEZ,
course of litigation. We believe that the best way to resolve JONES & WOODS
family law matters is to do so privately, through informal
settlement conferences and mediation. However, we can and 1415 Legacy Drive, Suite 350
do take cases to trial when necessary to serve our client’s Frisco, Texas 75034
best interests. Clients appreciate our realistic approach to 469.269.0134
the issues, diligence in representation, and reasonable billing hqattorneys.com
practices.

We are proud to say that all of the partners at Mackoy,
Hernandez, Jones & Woods, LLP are named by Texas Monthly as

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PERSONAL INJURY LAW

JEREMY W. MCKEY

Law Offices of Jeremy W. McKey, PLLC

Y ou don’t have to fight for compensation alone. With motorcycle wrecks, bicycle accidents, slip and falls or work-
over 40 years of combined legal experience, our related injuries, and more.
attorneys at The Law Offices of Jeremy W. McKey are
proud to be “compassionate legal support when you need it We have dozens of 5-star Google reviews, with clients
most.” We understand the financial and emotional stress that praising the responsive, respectfulness, and compassion of
comes from a serious accident. It is our goal to manage the the firm. Our office has been trusted for years in Frisco. Car
complex legal atmosphere of our clients’ accidents and get accidents can cause lifelong pain, suffering and financial
them the compensation they deserve. We offer our services hardship. To schedule a consultation with an experienced
with no legal fees unless the case is won providing superior automobile accident lawyer, visit our website or call us at
value to our clients. 214.855.8788.

Mr. Jeremy McKey is a board-certified Personal Injury Trial Law Offices of
Lawyer and Managing Partner of The Law Offices of Jeremy Jeremy W. McKey, PLLC
W. McKey. He is passionate about representing victims who
have suffered injuries due to someone else’s actions. Our 5899 Preston Road, Suite 203
firm’s clients include individuals who have suffered severe or Frisco, Texas 75034
catastrophic injuries from car or commercial truck wrecks, 214.855.8788
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PHOTOGRAPHY

Natalie Roberson Photography

“I love and enjoy photography, since it is one of the Natalie takes great pride in providing every client with
most effective ways to preserve memories,” says beautiful, joyous, and heartfelt imagery that will be held for
Natalie Roberson. With a great reputation across generations. “I aim to capture the emotion and personality of
DFW and over 20 years of experience, Natalie Roberson everyone I work with,” she says. Natalie uses flattering light,
Photography offers a wide range of professional photography with close attention to detail, and ensures the images are
capabilities for all your life’s key occasions. While their clean and sharp and full of color.
photography quality is paramount, Natalie aims to create
an unforgettable experience for their clients in capturing Natalie has two photography studio locations in Celina and
their cherished memories for a lifetime. Natalie Roberson Frisco.
Photography is proud to work with a variety of clients of
different cultures, backgrounds, and age groups, specializing For a full range of services, or to set up a consult, please visit
in newborns, children, families, high school seniors, corporate natalierobersonphotography.com.
headshot photography, and yearbook school/athletic sports
photography. NATALIE ROBERSON
PHOTOGRAPHY
Natalie’s work is of exceptional quality, and she is a proud
recipient of numerous awards, with some of her work being 5808 County Road 171
featured in national magazines. Photography is an investment. Celina, Texas 75009
972.415.7644
natalierobersonphotography.com

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CONCIERGE PRIMARY CARE

DRS. BLAKE JENKINS, MARK MEEHLHAUSE,
NEELAY GANDHI AND VALERIE KASMIERSKY
North Texas Preferred Health Partners

P ersonalized, quality health care should be the norm, our patients on an individual level, developing treatment
not the exception. The physicians at North Texas plans and investing in preventive care. This patient/physician
Preferred Health Partners have practiced in Frisco for relationship sets us apart. We recognize that each patient
nearly two decades. NTPHP Frisco’s patients receive tailored, is different and medical care shouldn’t be a one size fits all
individualized care from board certified family medicine approach. Our practice was designed so that we could provide
physicians. The concierge medicine practice enables care based on each individual's needs and desires.
physicians to become a personal health partner with their
patients through an exclusive patient subscription model. Please contact our office to schedule a free “meet-and-
Patients enjoy a low doctor/patient ratio, receive 24/7 direct greet” appointment to discuss how you would personally fit
and personalized attention, and have the private contact into our practice.
information for their physician and medical team.
NORTH TEXAS PREFERRED
NTPHP Frisco’ s physicians treat patients of all ages with a HEALTH PARTNERS
wide variety of illnesses and conditions with a primary focus
on acute and chronic illness and preventive care. A dietician is 3535 Victory Group Way, Suite 330
on staff to help patients achieve a healthier lifestyle through Frisco, Texas 75034
proper nutrition and exercise. 972.993.5070
NTPHP.com
At NTPHP Frisco, we really take the time to get to know

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SENIOR LIVING
Parkview in Frisco

P arkview in Frisco has been a welcoming community for lunches and “back to school” backpacks for local students in
senior living in Frisco for over 14 years. Emerging first need, holding mentoring sessions with teens, or “read alouds”
as an Independent Living community, and later adding with preschoolers, Parkview residents are passionate about
Assisted Living and Memory Care, Parkview provides residents staying active and involved in the community.
with a continuum of care as their needs in life change. Chase
Lindberger, executive director of Parkview in Frisco, says the Parkview in Frisco, a Watermark Retirement Community,
primary focus is on the happiness of the residents. “Nothing is committed to being a trusted resource and helping people
makes me happier than hearing our residents laugh and seeing thrive. Visit us for a tour anytime or enjoy lunch with our
them enjoy living in our community,” Lindberger says. “Our residents to learn more about what senior living can look like.
residents have wonderful and amazing lives and having them
choose Parkview in Frisco is an honor.” PARKVIEW IN FRISCO

Dorianne Cammarota, sales and marketing director, explains 7450 Stonebrook Parkway
that their team of associates, family members, and residents Frisco, Texas 75034
connect easily and build strong relationships with one another. 972.377.6744
Residents and associates lead events and classes that fill parkview.watermarkcommunities.com
monthly calendars with diverse offerings, as well as programs
that benefit the City of Frisco. Whether they are packing

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SOCCER

Performance Indoor Training (PIT)

Left: Bobby Njoroge, Director of PIT Soccer Academy Right: Felipe Silva, PIT Soccer Academy Trainer

Performance Indoor Training (PIT), one of the largest youth every level. In addition to our leagues and programs, we also offer
soccer providers in North Texas, is growing as fast as the field rental services for both indoor and outdoor fields. For more
players we train and support. We are expanding, with information and to find a program that fits your needs, please visit
three locations —Frisco, Plano, and Roanoke — and with more our website at pitsoccer.com or call 972.294.5569.
than 30 fields and 40,000 square-feet of indoor training space.
Our Frisco location features two of the largest indoor turf fields in PERFORMANCE INDOOR
Texas, one full-size outdoor turf field, and an outdoor 4v4 soccer TRAINING (PIT)
field. We host indoor leagues for youth to adult ages throughout
the year and provide training for all levels of players — from first- 7255 Meadow Hill
time players to athletes seeking to play professionally. Our staff Frisco, Texas 75033
of well-trained coaches has a strong desire to work with kids and 972.294.5569
are trained to teach accurate soccer techniques in every class, at pitsoccer.com

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FINE DINING
Randy’s Steakhouse

In 1902, a railroad was built through Collin County and no matter the competition that arrives in Frisco, Randy’s
the City of Frisco was established. A year later, one of Steakhouse remains as an original, “must try” steakhouse in
Frisco’s first settlers T.J. Campbell moved into a beautiful the area. Randy has enjoyed raising his family in Frisco and
Victorian home built in 1869 on Main Street — a home that has being part of the community. His daughter, Randie, graduated
become Frisco’s best steakhouse. In fact, Randy’s Steakhouse from UNT last December.
has been voted Best Steakhouse by Frisco Enterprise every
year since 2006, and has certainly earned its reputation for Be sure to come visit Randy and his excellent steaks and
elegance, comfort, and fantastic food. wines in the heart of historic Frisco!

Randy Burks, the owner and head chef of Randy’s Steakhouse, RANDY’S STEAKHOUSE
began his culinary career over 30 years ago, working for Dale
Wamstad at Del Frisco’s Prime Steakhouse in 1986. After 7026 Main Street
years of learning kitchen management and the art of being a Frisco, Texas 75033
sous/head chef, Randy purchased the T.J. Campbell home 972.335.3066
and opened Randy’s Steakhouse in 1995. In addition to usual randyssteakhouse.com
operations, Randy’s hosts monthly wine dinners — a tradition
they have loved doing for 26 years! Randy has lived in Frisco for
decades and has seen the population grow rapidly; however,

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HOME TITLE INSURANCE

Republic Title

Republic Title is proud to be the leading title insurance At Republic Title, the mission is to add value to every
company in Frisco and is committed to providing customer we serve through proven experience, dedicated
customers with exceptional service when handling service, and lasting relationships. Count on the experienced
the transfer of title and protecting their financial investment in team at Republic Title to be your trusted partner when buying or
a property. Buying or selling a home is the largest transaction selling a home, refinancing an existing mortgage, or obtaining
most of us will make in our lives and Republic Title is the smart a construction loan.
option for protecting your property rights.
REPUBLIC TITLE
Founded in 1991, Republic Title is proud to have its corporate
headquarters in Collin County. With over 230 collective years 7055 Preston Road
of title insurance experience in the Frisco office, it has been Frisco, Texas 75034
named a “Best Place to Work” by the Dallas Business Journal and 972.335.7844
a “Top Workplace” by the Dallas Morning News for eight years in republictitle.com/frisco
a row. Republic Title was also named “Best Title Company” in
Frisco/Plano by Living Magazine.

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DANCE STUDIOS
Sheena’s Dance Academy

Sheena Laramore is the owner and artistic director Sheena’s Dance Academy will continue educating and
of Sheena’s Dance Academy, as well as artistic and providing opportunities to dance students while also continuing
executive director of The Frisco Ballet. Sheena’s Dance to be a positive role model and mentor to all dancers. Over the
Academy is celebrating 27 years in Frisco and has trained past 27 years, many students at Sheena’s Dance Academy
thousands of dancers over the years. have achieved great success in the world of dance. Sheena’s
Dance Academy looks forward to helping many more students
Sheena’s Dance Academy is the longest existing dance achieve their goals in the dance world and become the best
studio in Frisco and specializes in dance instruction and individuals they can be.
performances within all disciplines of dance and dance
levels. Whether a student is wanting to simply enjoy dance as SHEENA’S DANCE ACADEMY
a hobby, reach a dance-oriented goal, be a part of a national
award-winning competitive dance company, or work toward 7975 Stonebrook Parkway
a professional career in dance, Sheena’s has a place for every Frisco, Texas 75034
student, male or female. Focusing on all students regardless 972.712.1100
of their age, ability, or dance level makes Sheena’s Dance sheenasdanceacademy.com
Academy the ideal place for anyone wanting to learn to dance.

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HEATING & COOLING

Southern Comfort Mechanical

Southern Comfort Mechanical is a local heating and air The main cause of a system breakdown is dirty filters.
conditioning service company in the Frisco/Lewisville Changing filters, along with routine system maintenance,
area. The services they provide include system repair, will prolong the life of your system and minimize the chance
maintenance, system replacement, duct cleaning and attic of breakdowns. If you have any questions or want more
insulation. Southern Comfort works on all HVAC brands, information on HVAC, checkout the website scmdfwair.com or
residential and commercial, specializing in Trane®. download the app Southern Comfort Mech HVAC.

Steve and Gail Stewart are from the UK and have three grown SOUTHERN COMFORT
children. As homeowners in Frisco, the Stewarts know first- MECHANICAL
hand the struggles of HVAC and how difficult it can be to get
issues fixed as well as the misery of being uncomfortable during 174 Lake Park Road
the long, hot Texas summers or during the winter freezes. This Lewisville, Texas 75057
is why Steve bought Southern Comfort Mechanical in 2017. 469.649.7146
The goal is to deliver professional service that redefines the scmdfwair.com
standard of HVAC replacement and maintenance for residential
and commercial clients.

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INTERIOR DESIGN
Stephanie Kratz Interiors

Established in 2003, Stephanie Kratz Interiors is an received multiple positive reviews from their clients praising
upscale, award-winning design firm. The company Stephanie Kratz Interiors for professionalism, knowledge, and
pairs its passion for beautiful interiors with today’s helpfulness.
styles to create a luxurious home you have always dreamed
of. Full-scale projects are no problem for this creative team. With their own design studio, as well as being established
As a full-service interior design firm, Stephanie Kratz Interiors in the wholesale trade market and sourcing from a wide range
offers clients the highest-quality design and service in of exceptional manufacturers and artists, the team delivers
furnishings, new construction, and remodeling projects. They a customized design plan inspired by their clients' lifestyles.
have built relationships with trade professionals, artisans, and By combining traditional sensibility and modern appeal with
artists to create interiors with exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive techniques, Stephanie Kratz Interiors creates a
quality and functionality. timeless space just for you.

Along with being featured in the series This is Dallas, the STEPHANIE KRATZ
team has also been awarded Best of Houzz 2020, Dallas INTERIORS
Top 10, Lux Life Interior Designer of the Year 2019, March
2020 Member Spotlight for Interior Design Society and have 3440 Sojourn Drive, Suite 100
also been featured in the Spring 2020 Edition of Dallas Style Carrollton, Texas 75006
& Design Magazine. Besides these awards, the team has 214.244.5087
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PLASTIC SURGERY

DR. JORDAN CAIN & DR. MATTHEW RICHARDSON

Texas Facial Aesthetics

Natural Results. Integrity. Safety. These goals are at the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
the core of Dr. Richardson and Dr. Cain’s mission at Surgery. The doctors and their staff have also received
Texas Facial Aesthetics. Texas Facial Aesthetics is a hundreds of positive reviews from satisfied clients. On their
premier facial plastic surgery practice dedicated exclusively website, future clients can see before and after photos, learn
to treatments of the face, eyes, nose, scalp, and neck. “We more about the doctors, and browse Q&A’s with each doctor.
treat each patient the way we would treat any of our family Call today to schedule a consultation or find out more about
members,” Doctors Richardson and Cain say. “Our goal is to how Dr. Richardson and Dr. Cain can help you look your best.
produce natural results that help our patients feel confident.”
TEXAS FACIAL AESTHETICS
Dr. Richardson and Dr. Cain have dedicated their careers
to helping people feel better about themselves, whether 6371 Preston Road, Suite 100
their area of concern is due to aging, trauma, hair loss, or an Frisco, Texas 75034
inherited trait. “As facial plastic and hair restoration surgeons, 469.362.6975
this is something in which we take great pride,” they explain. txfaces.com

Both doctors are active members of the Collin-Fannin
County Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association, and

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BANKING

Texas Republic Bank

Texas Republic Bank is a locally owned community bank performing community banks in the U.S. year after year. This
employing the latest in technology, including mobile success has come from providing responsive service with a
banking/mobile deposit. Texas Republic Bank is proud personalized, hand-holding style that customers love. Texas
to be the only bank headquartered in Frisco and the oldest bank Republic Bank specializes in investment real estate lending and
charter headquartered in Collin County (est. 1891), with branches also provides residential mortgage loans to homeowners.
in Richardson, Celina, and soon to come in Melissa.
TEXAS REPUBLIC BANK
Texas Republic Bank delivers “banking like it oughta be!”
which is a unique style of banking everyone wants, but few banks 2595 Preston Road, Suite 100
deliver. This service can only be found at a true community Frisco, Texas 75034
bank, where there is “local ownership, local management, local 972.334.0700
decisions.” Our management team has ownership in the bank, texasrepublicbank.com
so the bank does not have to call Dallas, let alone San Francisco
or New York, to make a decision.

Because of its success, the bank has received numerous
awards in recent years, including recognition as one of the top

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REAL ESTATE

THE JUDI WRIGHT TEAM

Ebby Halliday Realtors®

W hen it comes to buying or selling a home in Frisco, Led by Judi Wright, this team of real estate professionals
having the right real estate partner on your side includes Monica Otis and Cristy Russum. Each team member is
makes a world of difference in the outcome. devoted to building happy, thriving communities -- one family,
Although the Judi Wright Team has won tons of performance one friend, one home at a time. Considering buying or selling
awards over the years, they earned their stellar reputation by a home in Frisco? Call us. You’ll see why our clients say they
focusing on one thing: your experience. It’s not the number of “Made The Wright Choice.”
homes sold, but the quality of the relationship and outcomes
achieved for every client that drives the team. THE JUDI WRIGHT TEAM
EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORS®
What sets them apart from other real estate teams? In
addition to their extensive experience in real estate, the team 1415 Legacy Drive, Suite 100
is also master-level certified in real estate negotiations with Frisco, Texas 75034
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ROOFING

Town & Country Roofing

Wade Sinor, Bridgit Kingsbery, Ralph Harris, Courtney Moseman-Murphy, Jeff W. Petty

P resident Ralph Harris started Town & Country Roofing, Giving back to our community is one of our top priorities. Our
Inc. in 2004 after years of being an insurance adjustor small company is one of the most charitable organizations in
and seeing the need for professional assistance in Frisco, donating $200,000 yearly in support of the Frisco Bowl,
dealing with property claims. Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County, Frisco FastPacs and various
FISD scholarship funds.
Our main goal is to provide and assist homeowners and
commercial property owners with top-quality materials and For 18 years, Town & Country has been providing exceptional
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PLUMBING

Trident Plumbing

A five-star rated plumbing company, Trident Plumbing Trident’s fully licensed and insured plumbers are experts
is proud to be the hometown plumber for all of in the installation of major plumbing fixture brands, and
Frisco’s water filtration, commercial, and residential are trained on pumps, water heaters, sewers and drains,
plumbing needs. “We’ve dedicated lots of time and research, and foundation slab leaks. Trident is committed to helping
and invested in quality training and development, with the the community and runs specials each month to save their
intention to become the local experts for water conditioning,” customers money. They are also proud to offer discounts for
Leanne Zukowski, operations manager says. With over 50 years military and senior citizens and provide service plans for North
of combined experience, and thousands of repairs, Trident Texas homeowners.
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DIDYou Know?

FUNDRAISER TICKETS AVAILABLE PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP PLANNED

The nonprofit Heroes for Children, which provides financial and social PGA of America has announced that ticket packages are available
assistance to Texas families with children battling cancer, will host for the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, to be played
its annual Texas Hold ‘Em for Heroes fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. May 23-28 on the Field Ranch East course at PGA Frisco. It will be
Oct. 27 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. The event will also feature a silent the first championship to be played at the facility, which will be
auction at the National Soccer Hall of Fame Experience. Tickets can home to 26 championships over the next 12 years including the
be purchased at heroesforchildren.org/dallas-hold-em-2022. 2027 and 2034 PGA Championships, 2023 and 2029 KitchenAid
Senior PGA Championships and 2025 and 2031 KPMG Women's PGA
ACADEMY WELCOMES STUDENTS Championships. Tickets can be purchased at srpgachampionship.
com/tickets.
Diamondback Jiu-Jitsu Academy, which offers authentic Brazilian
jiu-jitsu self-defense classes for adults and children, recently opened BUILDING GETS NEW TENANT
at 8981 2nd St. Suite 200, in Frisco. Owner and head instructor Matt
Jones is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Additional classes at the VanTrust Real Estate, LLC, office developer at the 242-acre Frisco
academy include muay thai, kickboxing and wrestling. Station mixed-use development, has added ExteNet Systems to The
Offices Three at Frisco Station. The 210,000 square-foot building,
POST COMMANDER ADVOCATES located near the Dallas North Tollway and Warren Parkway, is the
third of five planned office buildings in the office district at Frisco
Frisco VFW Post 8273 Commander Shenna Lawless, who also Station’s office district. ExteNet Systems is the second lease for The
serves as National Legislative Committee Member for the Veterans Offices Three, which opened in 2021.
of Foreign Wars (VFW), recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to
advocate for veterans in Congress at the Legislative Conference. ORGANIZATION PLANS EVENT
Lawless was scheduled to meet with nine Texas congressional
representatives and push for legislation supporting veterans and The North Dallas Area Alumnae Chapter of Tri Delta is accepting
their families. She recently advocated throughout Texas encouraging reservations for its annual Cookies & Castles event scheduled Dec.
veterans to contact U.S. Senators in order to successfully pass the 3-4. The event will be held at and benefit Scottish Rite for Children
PACT Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in August. Frisco. Guests may decorate gingerbread houses onsite or pick up
kits to create at home. Register at cookiesandcastlesfrisco.com.
BOOK SIGNING SCHEDULED
AUTHOR TO SPEAK
Frisco author Robin Roe will host a book signing to launch her latest
novel, Dark Room Etiquette, at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Barnes & Noble Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano welcomes Mary Jacobs, author
store at Frisco’s Stonebriar Centre. A book talk, to be moderated by of Haunted Plano Texas, who will speak at its monthly meeting at
former Dallas Morning News books editor Mike Merschel, will precede 9:30 a.m. Oct. 11 at Collin College, 9700 Wade Blvd., in Frisco. The
the signing. program is open to North Texas area women. Additional details are at
newcomerfriends.org.
ART RECEPTION SLATED

The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco will host a reception for its annual
Crème de la Crème juried exhibition from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at
Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Parkway. The exhibition runs
Oct. 5-Nov. 6. Additional details are available at vagf.org.

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Kickin’ It in
the Kitchen

Photos provided by Legends Hospitality

Executive Chef Dabney settles into new role at Toyota Stadium

By Ashli Urano

Erika Dabney was recently introduced as the As years passed, a teenaged Dabney continued to
executive chef at Toyota Stadium, home of Major excel in cooking. After she and her family attended
League Soccer’s FC Dallas. Friday night high school football games, everyone
knew a delicious dinner was in store for them when
A Michigan native who resided for most of her life in they returned home. Dabney especially enjoyed
New Jersey, Dabney arrived in Texas earlier this year. preparing food for family celebrations.
Her love of cooking began when she was a youngster.
She cherishes memories of baking cakes and cookies At 19, her life was forever changed when she took
alongside of her grandmother each summer. When a dishwashing job at a restaurant where her sister
they weren’t together, she used her grandmother’s worked as a bartender. “I started washing dishes
cookbooks to continue learning about her newfound because I needed a job, then soon hit it off with the
passion. chef,” she recalled. “He gave me such a hard time but
ended up being great. … I realize now he was pushing
me to go beyond staying in the dish pit.”

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Career moves

Dabney ultimately became friends with the restaurant’s owner, under
whose training she began running the kitchen just two years after being
hired. Her confidence level skyrocketed, and she decided her goal was
to learn all she could about the culinary world.

Dabney eased into the industry doing temp work at Giants Stadium
before taking on a full-time position with Legends Hospitality at
Prudential Center, home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Her career
has flourished over the past eight years.

With Legends Hospitality, she has been an executive chef at Ochsner
Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, where the NFL's
New Orleans Saints and NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans practice.

The more than two years she spent working with Circle Line
Sightseeing Cruises in New York City proved memorable. “That
experience really changed the hustle I had. It's a completely different
pace than I was ever used to,” she explained. “The demand and food
trends were extremely different. Working there really opened my eyes.
It broadened what I could cook and also changed the way I thought
about cooking in general.”

Crafting concessions

After Dabney stepped into her current role as executive chef at

Toyota Stadium, she and her team developed an innovative new menu

for FC Dallas fans to enjoy.

In devising the menu for the team’s 27th season, her vision

“There’s was to incorporate ingredients that epitomized what it

a lot to learn in means to be in Texas.
culinary. … You really Dabney created spicy chorizo nachos topped with
pickled radish, tomato, onion, sour cream, cilantro
never stop learning, but I
and jalapeno queso. “There’s a cute story behind the

think coming here (to Toyota chorizo nachos that is near and dear to my heart,”

Stadium), I’ve faced so many she said.

challenges. I've done a lot of sports “When I first met my husband, one of our first
entertainment, but soccer is a dates was him cooking for me. He made chorizo
first for me. Learning about new tacos, and they were so good. … With a little bit
of Tex-Mex — along with a piece of my heart — I

clients and soccer players has combined those things to create the chorizo nachos.

been a little challenging, It's something I think the fans really enjoy. It's a little
but it's fun to push the lighter on the stomach, but still packs all the punches
envelope.” with flavor you're looking for in a concession item.”
Another fan-favorite menu item was inspired by Dabney’s

days in New Jersey visiting her sister in college. A food truck

came around campus serving sandwiches with unconventional

toppings. This experience brought what’s dubbed the Monster Burger

to life. Resting on a toasted brioche roll, a beef patty is topped with

crispy chicken tenders and smothered in honey mustard sauce.

Additional noteworthy items on Toyota Stadium’s concessions menu

include a Baked Bean and Brisket hot dog featuring an all-beef frank

topped with house-smoked barbecue brisket and sweet baked beans.

Meanwhile, Dabney’s Smoked Turkey Baked Potato is one fans won’t

soon forget: The spud is filled with perfectly seasoned turkey, shredded

cheddar cheese and sour cream and then topped with barbecue sauce

and chopped green onions.

On game day, Dabney has a team of up to 300 people working behind

the scenes and throughout the stadium. The chef and her team do much

more than create concessions at Toyota Stadium: They also execute

high-level catering events with plated dinners served during concerts

as well as high school and college football games that are hosted at the

venue.

Oftentimes, she said, she’ll “sit back and think, ‘Wow, I do a lot of stuff

and work for a lot of people.’ It's amazing to get these opportunities.

Everyone doesn't get them, so I feel very honored that I’m able to walk

through the doors every day to give my best.”

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Chorizo Tacos
with Jalapeño Queso

Provided by Erika Dabney, Executive Chef, Legends at Toyota Stadium

Serves 4

Ingredients For pickled radishes: Directions:

For tacos: ½ cup jarred, prepared pickling To prepare the radishes, wrap and tie pickling spices
spices in a cheesecloth, place with all other ingredients in a
12 4 ½ inch flour tortillas 1 cup water medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the radishes
6 oz chopped cilantro 1/3 cup white distilled vinegar begin to turn pink, remove from heat and pour the entire
6 oz diced red onions 1 dried bay leaf mixture into a container. Cover and let radishes cool in the
5 lbs raw ground spicy chorizo 2 Tbs salt refrigerator. Once cooled, remove radishes from pickling
sausage ¼ tsp sugar liquid and set aside.
4 lime wedges 10 radishes, thinly sliced
1 Tbs chili powder To prepare the queso, heat the oil in a deep saucepan over
1 tsp cumin medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and onions and
Salt (to taste) sauté until translucent. Add the butter to the pan and melt,
Pickled radish slices stirring often to prevent burning. Once melted, add the
flour and mix until fully combined with the butter. Add the
For jalapeño queso (yields 2 ½ quarts): heavy cream, milk and cheese and stir until the cheese is
completely melted. Stir in the jalapeño juice and chopped
6 cups whole milk jalapeños. Salt to taste and set aside.
8 cloves fresh garlic, diced
1 medium Vidalia onion, diced To prepare the tacos, keep the diced vegetables and herbs
½ cup jarred pickled jalapeños, diced separate. Season the chorizo sausage with cumin, chili
1 cup pickled jalapeño juice (from jar) powder and salt to taste. Cook in a skillet over medium
2 whole roasted fresh jalapeños, diced (with seeds for extra spice) heat until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees
1 cup all-purpose flour (as measured with a meat thermometer), then set aside.
8 oz unsalted butter In a separate skillet, warm a tablespoon of neutral oil.
½ cup neutral-flavored oil Carefully place tortillas (one at a time) into the oil to warm,
2 cups heavy cream flipping once. Remove and place on a serving plate. Spoon
4 cups shredded Monterrey jack cheese 2 ounces of the sausage into each tortilla. Drizzle with the
2 teaspoons salt (or salt to taste) queso and top with red onions, cilantro and radish slices.
Squeeze juice from the lime wedges over tacos. Serve.

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IN A TIME OF NEED

Frisco charities face struggles in wake of national inflation woes

Photos provided by Frisco Family Services By Mallory Arnold

T he annual inflation rate in the U.S. reached purchases alone but, due to rising costs, will spend
9.1 percent in June 2022 – the highest since $30,000-$50,000 more this year.
November 1981, when it hit 8.6 percent.
While inflation is seriously putting a strain on businesses “Most people don’t think about (inflation) from a nonprofit
and consumers alike, another group is also struggling in the standpoint,” Bursey says. “Our food costs and everything we
current economic climate: nonprofit organizations. do has also increased.”

As costs of goods and services rise, some nonprofits and Although gasoline prices have decreased slightly in re-
charitable organizations grapple not only with providing the cent months, in 2021 FFS spent 60 percent more than what
same level of assistance to clients as in previous years, but was budgeted to purchase gas cards for its clients so that
also may experience difficulty in meeting the heightened they could get to job interviews, medical appointments and
demands spurred by inflation. others.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Founda- “It’s really making sure we’re being wise stewards,” Bursey
tion for Philanthropy reports that charitable giving this year explains. “There may be money budgeted, but we need to
decreased by 5.6 percent since 2021. look for opportunities to get things sponsored and cut costs
in one area to accommodate in another area.”
It may be surprising to learn that in Frisco, some
nonprofits and charitable organizations are struggling with
inflation’s impacts.

Frisco Family Services (FFS), which for nearly three
decades has provided support and services to members
of the Frisco and Frisco ISD communities who have
experienced unseen crisis, has been hit hard by inflation.

“Our first quarter of the fiscal year … always tends to be a
bit lower in terms of giving,” FFS Executive Director Nicole
Bursey says. “But this year, I feel like the first quarter (was)
especially slower from a financial contributions standpoint.”

FFS assists people dealing with financial stress — from
feeding Frisco ISD students during the summertime who
usually get lunches during the school year, to paying for
the utilities of families who are floundering due to an
unexpected job loss or illness.

Last fiscal year, FFS spent around $140,000 on food

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Refresh Frisco President Elizabeth Watkins says that needs all the help it can get. “We’d love community members
organization is also feeling the strain. Established in 2019, it to come in and volunteer … help us sort donations, stock
aims to ensure that children in the community have access shelves and pack hygiene products.”
to personal hygiene products and serves more than 14,000
youngsters by supplying them with hygiene packages every Frisco Moms Who Care President Kim Kao is also
three months. concerned about rising inflation. The nonprofit organization
often works with other area charitable organizations to
It’s a big job that requires assistance from churches and supplement or fill in gaps in community funding for families
donation drives as well as the purchase of items in bulk. in need through financial assistance, clothing, meals and
Recent supply chain issues, coupled with inflation, have other support.
made the challenging work undertaken by Refresh Frisco
even more difficult. For example, Frisco Moms Who Care supplies smaller
emergency hygiene packs to hold families over until they
“We were buying a lot of our products at discount stores can connect with Refresh Frisco. It also stores food boxes
like Dollar Tree, which is now really $1.25 Tree,” Watkins from Garland-based nonprofit Trusted World.
says. “That 25 cents doesn’t seem like a lot, but it’s a 25
percent increase. When we’re buying in bulk, that’s a big Another way Frisco Moms Who Care is working around
deal for us.” inflation costs is by planning in advance for the holiday
season. In the summer, it began fundraising and hosting
Each distribution Refresh Frisco conducts costs donation drives for items that will be needed later this year.
approximately $50,000, which Watkins assumes will
increase. In the past, “We wouldn’t even think of taking donations
until late October (or) early November,” Kao says. “This
This year, the organization moved into a warehouse space year, though, we started planning in August. We’re already
— a big step up from the four storage units it previously had. worrying about how to get Thanksgiving meals (to donate)
With the larger space, Watkins says Refresh Frisco now because it’s going to be much more difficult year.”

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Frisco is a generous community, but it can be difficult to know how to help especially when those most in need may be
hesitant to ask for assistance.

“It’s hard to be in need when you have the idea that so many people are doing well,” Bursey says. “We’ve seen a lot of
families who come in for the first time saying, ‘I’ve never had to ask for help before, so this is really hard.’”

Frisco residents “really loves to give,” Watkins says. “They just need the opportunity and the push.”

A BIG ASK

  Ruby and Dolores (who asked that their last
names not be published) came to Frisco Family
Services for help during the pandemic. They say
Steve Davis
not only was it difficult to locate assistance, but
also to reach out for it.

“The pandemic hit me so hard,” Ruby says. “When
I came here, it’s like the place came down from
Heaven. At the time, I was so confused and didn’t
know what to do, but these people understood.”

Dolores says she has been treated with re-
spect at FFS. “They make me feel important
again. … You can’t put a price tag on what these
people do, you just can’t.”

Mallory Arnold is a freelance writer who enjoys long walks, crime
podcasts and hanging out with her cat Ariana Grande. 

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