Spirit of Texas’ Lily Jang is a hometown gal anchored in Cy-Fair
Spring 2013
Lily Jang is an Emmy-nominated news anchor who loves greeting her hometown on Channel 11 each weekday morning. Growing up in Northwest Houston and graduating from University of Texas, her heart is where her boots are. The self-proclaimed fitness fanatic, world traveler, and social media queen is all about Houston, all of the time. Continue reading “KHOU Channel News Host Lily Jang”
Cy-Fair bass player performs on a world stage with the Roger Creager Band and mentors musical dreams
Spring 2013
“Small steps lead to big things.” That’s the kind of advice bassist Stormy Cooper offers to rising fellow Cy-Fair artists. His words are from the heart and born of experience. The owner of Stormy Cooper Media (SC Media) and 13-year veteran of the Roger Creager Band has slowly and steadily walked toward success in the music industry.
Cooper’s earliest memories are of his musician father coming home from gigs with his guitars and issuing a stern warning. “He’d tell me, ‘Don’t touch the guitars,’ but of course, I did,” Cooper says. “I messed around with them and learned how to play.” Continue reading “Stormy Cooper”
More than Just a Place for the Interstate Traveler
February 2013
Though it’s located at the crossroads of Interstate 40 and Butler Avenue and connected to the Days Hotel, Northern Pines Restaurant is not a typical eatery just off a highway exit. Unlike the usual chains, diners and fast good joints, Northern Pines serves up high-end food and has its thematic focus on Arizona and Flagstaff.
“We kept all the construction local,” said Karan Patel, who partnered with Steve Allen, previous owner of The Mason Jar. Their upgraded establishment joins the major renovation of the hotel. “Everything from the artwork to the lighting to the booths to the tile is Arizona, if not Flagstaff . . . So now, this restaurant and bar is the community’s choice.” Continue reading “Northern Pines Restaurant”
Northern Arizona Healthcare produced colorful, informative newsletters for various facilities in the region to educate the community.
Gail contracted consistently to Flagstaff Medical Center’s Public Relations, writing the bulk of stories for Health at Heart as well as press releases, Flagstaff Business News articles and Arizona Daily Sun features.
Hearty Comfort Food and a Love for Locals Big at Josephine’s
January 2013
Josephine’s Modern American Bistro has been serving delicious food to devoted guests since 2002. The big appeal is as tried and true as the historic home on the hill and the classic fare on the menu. The restaurant is chef-owned, so the food is forefront. “We also have a unique atmosphere in town,” said Chef Tony Cosentino. “Others have to create it, but our house with its garden patio and porch, two fireplaces, coffered ceiling, diamond sash windows and wainscot paneling are built in. And our warm, homey ingredients served with a twist invite people to relax and have a good time. That’s the big appeal.” Continue reading “Wintertime Warm-Ups”
The Tavern known as Annex Becomes A Breakout Favorite with Its Own Fare
December 2012
As Tinderbox Kitchen unlocks their door at 5 p.m., its Annex bar next door is already hopping. On a chilly night in the fading light, the friendly clamor is inviting. So are the fresh sausages on offer amongst a short list of dishes scrawled across the chalkboard menu. This glorified waiting room for diners began in 2010, and has grown into a bar in its own right. Continue reading “Truly Raising the Bar”
Exploring the constantly varied, high-intensity world of Cy-Fair’s CrossFit workouts
Winter 2012
There is no mirror or air conditioning, and big fans create warehouse utility that leads members to call their gym “the box.” Truck tires lean against a slump block wall, kettle bells line up behind free weights, jump ropes wait for another sweaty skip, and pull-up bars resemble scaffolding. This is no-frills, functional fitness. This is CrossFit.
Outside Your Comfort Zone
Greg Glassman conceived the tough workout format to keep the Santa Cruz, CA Police Department in shape. In 2000, Glassman founded CrossFit and describes it as “constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement.” All coaches receive training based on his principles to become level one trainers. Continue reading “CrossFit for Life”
Cy-Fair family and friends honor the memory of this special soldier
Winter 2012
Sergeant Matthew Harvey, affectionately known to friends as Matt, was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a dedicated soldier decorated with two Purple Hearts when he died tragically at the age of 29.
Several Close Calls
The Cy-Fair High School graduate was deployed to Iraq three times, suffering a bullet to the head on one occasion. His Kevlar helmet saved him, but his wife Crystal can’t forget his phone call regarding the mission to clear roadside bombs. “He told me ‘Don’t freak out, but I got shot in the head, and I’m okay,’” she says. Continue reading “Remembering our Local Heroes Sergeant Matthew Harvey”
Lone Star College-CyFair Grad, 83-year old Peggy Wills, schools others in sticking to it and earning a degree
Winter 2012
If Peggy Wills had to be described with one word, it would be determined. With her children grown and recently widowed, Wills decided to pursue her college degree.
Working part time and attending classes proved difficult, not to mention she was 75 years old when she started. Still, Wills cheerfully says, “It’s been a wonderfully blessed, marvelous, eight years since I started the journey to get my degree. I wanted to do something good.” Recently Peggy Wills, now 83, earned her associate of arts in visual communications and video and post production from Lone Star College-CyFair. Continue reading “Dedication to a Degree”
Printed in Texas Dogs & Cats Magazine
Story & Photography by Gail G. Collins
Walter Hickman’s 14-year-old border collie, Jake, had been slow to rise for a couple of years. The dog’s hip became shaky, and he began to suffer bouts of bowel incontinence. Was it old age or something more? The vet confirmed Jake had some arthritis, but chalked up the problems to aging.
A friend led Hickman to animal chiropractic care. Also known as veterinary chiropractic, this drug-free approach to health is based on the same principals as human chiropractic, meaning a disruption of nerve flow to a body area affects its wellbeing. As a chiropractor and owner of Cy-Fair Neck and Back Clinic in Cypress, Hickman knew the benefits of correcting minor subluxations – misaligned vertebrae – better than most. “That’s what I do for people,” Hickman said. Continue reading “Animal Chiropractic Care”
