Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots

Delivering hope to children at Christmastime & beyond By Sonia Duggan The holiday spirit has taken root across the nation as Santa’s elves ready for the upcoming season with a little help from a nonprofit started by the Marine Corps Reserve 76 years ago. Toys 

Marking History

Marking History

Collin County resident awarded Yellow Rose of Texas for efforts By Sonia Duggan & Norishka Pachot Farmersville resident Linda Hess has made her mark on Collin County by documenting its history for over two decades.  Hess’ dedication as a Collin County Historical Commission (CCHC) member 

Journey of Restoration

Journey of Restoration

Women helping women affected by trauma By Sonia Duggan Every Saturday night at 7:15 p.m., a group of women impacted by past trauma meet to walk their healing journey together as they learn God’s plans for them.  Ministering to the group at The Cross Church 

Give where you live

Give where you live

Local nonprofits need your support on North Texas Giving Day By Sonia Duggan Supporting a favorite local nonprofit or cause doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming if you live in North Texas thanks to a unique fundraising event started in 2009.  For 15 

Reading, ’riting, ’rithmetic & rat tails

Reading, ’riting, ’rithmetic & rat tails

Early schools had several names By Bob Wieland Collin County was so overrun with rats a century ago that rural schools held competitions to see how many rats a student had killed – by counting the tails brought to class. That’s according to Joy Gough, 

Grace to Change

Grace to Change

Nonprofit changes lives, community By Sonia Duggan Conquering a drug or alcohol addiction takes willpower, time, and a lot of money. But if you live in Collin County and need assistance, help is available that won’t cost you your job, your life savings, or your 

Collin County Genealogical Society

Collin County Genealogical Society

Promoting, preserving, supporting genealogical research  By Sonia Duggan For 53 years the Collin County Genealogical Society has been committed to helping members discover their roots while raising funds to champion projects dedicated to support genealogical research. Started by a group of six local residents in 

Emily’s Place

Emily’s Place

Transforming lives, restoring hope  By April Towery As we celebrate women during the month of March, it’s easy to turn our attention to females who are helming Fortune 500 companies, earning fame as creative artists or making history bringing home gold medals as Olympic athletes. 

Wylie Children’s Medical Clinic

Wylie Children’s Medical Clinic

Providing affordable pediatric care to residents in need By Sonia Duggan Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned mom, preventative medical care is a vital first step in your journey as a parent.  Over the course of the first year of your child’s life, 

A Year of Champions

A Year of Champions

By Sonia Duggan The 2021 In & Around Champions are an amazing group of North Texans with a heart for serving and bringing awareness to multiple causes: missing teens, preserving wildlife habitats, honoring veterans, genealogical research, food insecurity and so much more. Whatever the nonprofit,