Life + Culture

Poiema Foundation

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Masonry & Granite Article by Bobby Goodrich | Photography by Courtesy of the Poiema Foundation All across North Texas, a dedicated team is waging a quiet but powerful battle against one of the most hidden crimes in our communities: human trafficking. The Poiema Foundation, a local nonprofit founded in 2013, is working daily to prevent exploitation, disrupt trafficking activity, and restore survivors. What began as a response to the startling reality...

Finance + Legal Services

Your Family Wealth Quarterback

Ramirez Family Wealth Leverages a Team Approach to Execute Every Play in Your Financial Plan. Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Men often feel they have to know all the answers, do all the work themselves, and never reach out for help. However, that outdated expectation no longer holds up in any area of life, and least of all in wealth management.   “In the financial world, as your wealth grows and you’re at the top of your game, often running a...

Food + Beverage

Pitmaster Picks

A Curated Roundup of Four Local Spots Bringing Serious Smoke and Standout Flavor Article by Deborah Dove In Texas, barbecue isn’t just food. It’s a well-honed craft shaped by time, fire, and the state’s cattle ranching history. And enjoying barbecue isn’t just a meal. It’s a community gathering, a tradition of sharing food around a smoker, the kitchen table, or at a local barbecue joint that has been passed down through generations. It’s a process that can’t be rushed and a culture that...

Life + Culture

Student of the Month

Meet Vincent Vento Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Provided Rockwall City Lifestyle is proud to recognize Vincent Vento as this month’s Student of the Month, a standout student whose leadership, ambition, and commitment to serving others have made a lasting impact across the community. Vincent is currently a senior at Gene Burton College & Career Academy in Rockwall.  Vincent’s journey of leadership began early. As a sophomore, he joined Royse City’s Teen Court program, helping guide...