Put GEICO’s Service to Work forYou Nearly three decades into a corporate career with GEICO, Greg Hilst left it behind to be a part of GEICO’s expansion of local offices. He, with help from his brother Kevin and many others, opened Blue Star Insurance Group in Keller in April 2019. “I really thought it was…
Founded nearly 80 years ago in Dallas by members of the business community and Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery Resource Council began as a resource for families affected by alcoholism. Today, it is a $13 million Joint Commission-accredited nonprofit offering outpatient addiction treatment, referrals to inpatient care, master’s-level therapy for veterans and their families, housing services, and…
Seeking Sponsors, Vendors, Entertainers & Families The North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce has created a new event connected to Texas Arbor Day to provide a place where entire families can enjoy themselves while promoting the outdoors. The North Tarrant Fall Fest is scheduled to take place Nov. 7-9 at the newly renovated North Park in…
EMS ISD elementary school students study a plethora of fine arts topics, but weaving taught by Julie Staley at Copper Creek Elementary School might just be one of the most unique opportunities students have to explore their talents. And, not only do students in her class love learning to weave, many have made it…
No matter their status in life, some people simply can’t afford to buy all the food they need to sustain themselves. This is especially true with college students who have enough to worry about financially with tuition, books, transportation, and potentially living quarters. To address such food insecurities, Tarrant County College opened food pantries at…
The Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District understands that high school graduation is not an end, but a beginning. The key is for students to identify what they want to do, what they want to be, and what they enjoy doing. That’s where the College, Career, and Military Readiness program can help. “For us, what CCMR…
Thanks to the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District’s tremendous growth, its annual Fine Arts Showcase at Fort Worth’s Bass Hall is growing, too. Started in 2010 by then-director Robert Stovall, the Showcase has featured representation from district fine arts programs including high school band, dance, theater, and choir, plus some elementary school choirs. “The idea…
Whether your youngsters begin pre-kindergarten or kindergarten this fall, the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District specializes in smoothly transitioning them into the programs. Teachers and staff are focused on making the experience as easy and stress-free as possible. They ensure their students have fun, spend their days working on age-appropriate lessons and activities, and prepare…
Celebrating two years of owning Cardinal Aesthetics Med Spa in Haslet in May, Rebecca Reese-Porter is excited at the opportunity to serve even more customers in Northern Tarrant County and beyond. As an Advanced Certified Injector (ACI) and Certified Laser Technician (CLT), Rebecca is the person to see when needing any of these critical medical…
Like their peers, ClearWater Plumbers help residential and commercial customers with their basic water and sewer system needs. Unlike the others, the northwest Fort Worth-based company does much more. It includes an in-house apprentice class started earlier in 2022 and led by John (JR) Leslie – affectionately known as “Professor Moon.” His goal is to…