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Peggy Garner | peggy.garner@citylifestyle.com MANAGING EDITOR

Erica Hernandez | erica.hernandez@citylifestyle.com

Art comes in many different forms, and it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart—a part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to expressions of art in different ways, and we tend to appreciate artistic expression that makes us feel something or makes us think more deeply about the world. I have always had a great respect and appreciation for those who can create something from nothing and make the world just a little bit more interesting because of their creation.

Our February issue is dedicated to sharing about local products, makers and artists in our area. As you read about a few local artisans in our community and their stories of passion and self-expression, we hope you are inspired to pursue what you love. After all, February is the month of love.

With the hectic schedules we often keep, it is easy to let our hobbies, talents and special interests fall by the wayside. We just have to be deliberate about allowing ourselves time to pour into interests that we love and that fill us up.

This month, I know I’ll be making more time to spend in my garden with my little one, Grace. It’s our special place where we can create, enjoy the sunshine and get a little dirty. It’s what we love and brings us much joy.

So, this month, while you fill your home with chocolates, flowers and valentines (and perhaps college basketball), remember to give yourself some time to do what you love. Find what makes you feel alive, and don’t forget to share it with us. And while you are at it, don’t forget to shop local and support our local makers and artists right here in our community.

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Business Monthly

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Plan your wintery Aspen ski getaway with these helpful tips

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Three local artists who followed their creative dreams

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Cypress beer collaboration brings us great brews and burgers

34 Crafting Genuine Smiles

Dentist dynamic duo make patient relationships a priority at Towne Lake Dentistry

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Photography: Janie Jones | @uncommonjane Create lasting memories this Valentines Day at home with traditions new and old.

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Learn to organize your home with The CURE Method online Organizing your home is simplified with a four-step system created by Reagan Phillips, owner of Cure the Chaos Professional Organizing. In her new online course, Reagan teaches busy moms and dads how to clear their clutter and rid themselves of the chaos in their homes using her proven CURE Method. In less than three hours you'll learn how to transform your home into a space that's both visually pleasing and functional. CuretheChaos.com.

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Eat dessert first at new House of Pies location Eat dessert first at House of Pies which is now in Cypress. Try any of their sought-after flavors such as lemon icebox, coconut cream or buttermilk. The Houston-based restaurant chain opened its fifth location at 25686 Hwy. 290, Cypress. Hungry for a meal? House of Pies also offers hearty breakfast options as lunch and dinner options including chicken fried chicken, fish and chips, grilled pork chops and steak. HouseofPies.com

Work up a sweat at Pure Barre in Lakeland Village Center Get a fun workout at Pure Barre's newest location in Bridgeland’s Lakeland Village Center, 10539 Fry Road, Ste. 400. Pure Barre focuses on low-impact but high-intensity movements to build muscle and improve flexibility for all ages and levels of fitness. The Bridgeland studio is owned by Brandi Lehmann, an experienced fitness coach who has taught classes at other studios for many years. PureBarre.com

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Enjoy a a beer at Paradigm Brewing's new Tomball location Sip on some carefully-crafted brews at Paradigm Brewing Co. now open in the Tomball Business and Technology Park at 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball.

Founded by former Karbach brewmaster Chris Juergen and his business partner Joshua Schwaiger, the two blend traditional brewing practices with innovative new techniques. Paradigm also has a full restaurant with an ample selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads and sides. ParadigmBrewingCompany.com

Shield Bearer Moves to Larger Space Shield Bearer is moving to a new location at 12337 Jones Rd, Suite 114, Houston.

The non-profit specializes in marriage and family counseling and trauma recovery. Their trauma specialists work with survivors of human trafficking, crime victims, disaster survivors, veterans, and those who experienced domestic abuse. Over 65% of their clients are unemployed, lack health insurance or have limited income. Shield Bearer believes that everyone should have access to critical mental health services and partners with community-based organizations.

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local experiences Locals recommending the best places and things to do in the city.

Celebrate the ones you love this Valentine's Day by treating them to a night out at one of your favorite restaurants or experience something new and find a hidden gem around town. Whatever you are looking for, we have you covered.

Romantic Date Ideas MEZZANOTTE R ISTOR ANTE: Enjoy fine Italian dining at Mezzanotte where you'll enjoy a special four-course meal for $65 per person. Seating is from 5PM - 9PM and reservations are encouraged. 13215 Grant Road Cypress, TX SMASHED CLAY CO. : Take your partner to Smashed Clay Co. and try the couples challege. You'll work together on one potter's wheel to create two pieces of functional pottery. 13330 Telge #308, Cypress, Texas 77429 MUIMMIUM. COM: Hire a local private chef through MiumMium.com to create a special dinner for two. No shopping, no preparation, no clean-up and no stress. Just romance.

FANCYPICNICSHOUSTON. COM: Have a picnic under the stars in your backyard! Fancy Picnics will deliver a unique picnic experience. Just add food and champagne!

SLEEK CR EPER IE | CAFE: Pick up some chocolate strawberries and share a heart waffle at Sleek Cafe. While your there ask for a crepe demonstration.

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Swinging from a flying trapeze might sound like an act reserved only for daredevil acrobats, but learning this classic circus technique is made simple at Texas Circus and Aerial studio. The school’s new Cypress studio is home to Houston’s first outdoor flying trapeze open to the public and perhaps the only place you can learn to swing, flip and contort like a professional acrobatic without joining the circus. Students can climb to the top of the trapeze, hook up to a harness and experience being caught mid-air in the same way one might see during a jaw-dropping acrobatic performance at Cirque du Soleil.

“It really is incredible to support these [kids], men and women as they achieve things they never thought possible,” says Kenali Kendrick, who co-owns Texas Circus and Aerial.

Kenali runs the studio alongside fellow aerialist Andrea Quintero. Together the two women have pioneered circus arts training in Houston by making what was once an exclusive art form accessible to families and kids–no fancy costumes required. The school teaches safe techniques and proper ways to perform on different aerial apparatuses such as silks, hoop, bungee, and trapeze. They also offer classes for aerial yoga, dance and hand balancing.

ARTISTS OF THE AIR Kenali and Andrea began training in other performing arts before becoming aerialists–a term which describes acrobats who perform exclusively while suspended in the air. Ten years ago, Kenali was a cheer and gymnastics coach when she took her first aerial arts class. She never looked back. Andrea, a former dancer, trained at an aerial arts and yoga school in her native Venezuela before becoming a coach. The two met at an aerial arts studio in Fulshear where Kenali worked as a program director and Andrea coached. Not long after, the studio abruptly closed when the owner’s wife died suddenly.

With no place to continue their art, studio members were distraught and begged Kenali and Andrea to create a new studio. On a leap of faith, the two women found a new location within a week and opened Texas Circus and Aerial’s first location in Katy in July 2019. Six months later, the pandemic hit and made operating the gym incredibly difficult. Two two pressed on, however, and made plans to open their Cypress studio, complete with enough property to house the flying trapeze. The studio opened last August, and in January debuted its much-anticipated flying trapeze. Classes were immediately sold out.

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STRENGTH AND GRACE The lure of aerial performance comes perhaps from the mix of strength and grace it takes to perform suspended in the air.

Aerialists must be physically strong enough to support their own body weight yet creative and flexible enough to contort into a host of aesthetically pleasing shapes. Both Kenali and Andrea stress, however, that no experience is needed to start learning and immediately performing basic skills. The flying trapeze is open to people without any previous training. And in aerial silks– the studio’s most popular class– first-time students can learn how to hang upside down during their first session.

“Even a complete beginner with no athletic background or dance background can walk in and be completely astonished with themselves because of what they’re able to do when their mind and body is working together in that kind of situation,” Kenali says.

Aerial art is not only fun to learn and watch, but it makes for a great workout and confidence booster. Staying or getting fit, in fact, is a big reason why most of their students practice at the studio. Many of the movements engage the body’s core muscles yet are easier on the joints than weight-bearing fitness routines. And with so much spinning, flipping and stretching during aerial art routines, it’s easy to forget how much you’re moving your body.

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“You don’t feel like you’re working out,” Andrea says. “You’re just having so much fun until the next day when your body is sore.”

The mental health benefits are quite real as well. As students lose weight, gain flexibility and strength, they grow more confident, more focused and able to attempt more daring techniques.

“When you’re doing it you’re unable to focus on anything else,” Kenali says. “It truly is an escape from anything else that could possibly be happening in your mind.”

PERFORMERS AT HEART Although many Texas Circus and Aerial students are beginners aiming to get a creative workout, the studio also trains aspiring professionals. Young performers can audition for their junior performance team and prepare for entering a more advanced circus arts program such as the New England Center for Circus Arts. Kenali and Andrea also choreograph, produce and create a professional showcase called Fenyx which features dancing acts, magicians and more. Whether you’re dreaming of joining the circus or just want to experience something new, the team of instructors at Texas Circus and Aerial can help you reach your goals.

“We’re accessible to everybody,” Kenali says. “We can help you be just as successful as you want to be.”

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Traveling to Chamonix, France was not feasible last year so my family opted for a ski vacation closer to home in Colorado. Visiting Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado can be an ideal way to spend your winter holiday. And yes, you can do it all during a winter school break.

Aspen is renowned for its incredibly dreamy winter experiences and celebrity sightings.

And this year is even more special because @AspenSnowmass is celebrating 75 years of skiing, offering guests four world-class mountains to choose from: Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. These mountains offer a wide variety of terrain perfect for everyone from beginner to expert and this year’s celebratory events include Luminescence in Snowmass, Winterskol in Aspen, XGames at Buttermilk and so much more.

RUNWAY TO SLOPESIDE IN MINUTES Aspen is in the Roaring Fork Valley, southeast of Vail, and there are plenty of ways to reach the ski resort. Few mountain resorts have the airport proximity that Aspen Snowmass enjoys.

Located just 5 minutes from Buttermilk (and 10 minutes from Snowmass/Aspen Mountain), the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport accommodates flights from major U.S. airports on United, Delta, and American Airlines. Other nearby airports include Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).

Denver International (DEN) is 220 miles away from the Aspen Valley if you want to rent a car.

We stayed in an Airbnb between Aspen Snowmass and Sunlight Ski Resort. We also found the best après-ski fun at the world’s largest mineral hot springs pool, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. I suggest the Roaring Fork Transit buses if you want to get on the slopes earlier than your group. These buses run the entirety of the Roaring Fork Valley and can get you around easily and many (but not all) routes are free. Free routes include all City of Aspen routes and Snowmass Village routes. The Snowmass Village Shuttle is also free to ride.

RFTA’s real time bus information is available in an easy-to-use mobile app called Transit.

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These mountains offer a wide variety of terrain perfect for everyone from beginner to expert and this year’s celebratory events include Luminescence in Snowmass, Winterskol in Aspen, XGames at Buttermilk and so much more.

WHERE TO STAY? When you’re looking for the perfect place to rest your head after a day on the slopes, look no further than Airbnb or VRBO for your accommodations — you’ll find an amazing selection of great places to stay in the Roaring Fork Valley, but our Airbnb called “AspenWood” - located between Aspen & Glenwood Springs - was one of our faves. Located on the banks of the Roaring Fork River, this 4 bdrm/3.5 ba home is a 35 min drive to Aspen/Snowmass Ski Resort and Sunlight Ski Resort in Glenwood Springs. This beautiful river compound was like our own tiny resort without the crowds. With unsurpassed views of the Roaring Fork River, 2 fireplaces in the Great Room including radiant heating, a gourmet kitchen with amenities fit for a professional chef, and an 8-person Sundance Optima hot tub overlooking the river, we wished we could have stayed longer!

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accommodation because some rental homes are difficult to reach if your rental car does not have 4-wheel drive. Luckily, our Airbnb was located down a regularly snow-plowed road with “driveway snowmelt” making the home easily accessible during snowstorms. There was also a bus stop two minutes away and we could simply hoist our skis onto the exterior bus ski carriers, leaving the driving to someone else!

And our Airbnb host offered to drive us if we didn’t feel like walking to the bus stop.

We love a SuperHost!

SKI RESORT LIFT TICKETS & RENTAL GEAR The Aspen Snowmass 2021-22 ski season runs through early to mid-April, depending on the mountain. All four of Aspen’s mountains are open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, and one lift ticket gets you on all four mountains — sweet! Be sure to book 7 Days in advance and save between 13- 45% off. Aspen Snowmass offers a variety of season passes including

the Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective Pass, and Colorado Ski Country’s Gold Pass.

If you need to rent skis or snowboards, Stapleton Ski, Up Snowboard Rentals and Miller Sports is located in the heart of Aspen. Or better yet, reserve your skis/ snowboards with Ski Butlers who deliver all your equipment rentals directly to your accommodations.

Luckily for us, we discovered @ RaggedMountainSports, an outdoor gear store located in Carbondale that offered a plethora of unused (and used!) gear that residents donate from all over Aspen region. This was a great shop for friendly customer service if you quickly need to grab a thermal base layer.

More information about ski passes at AspenSnowmass.com

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ARTISTS ARTICLE BY ERICA HERNANDEZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON VALENTINE, ANDREW FOX AND FRENCH MARKET CANDLE COMPANY

Three local artists who followed their creative dreams

nickie crow CANDLEMAKER

Candles are a guilty pleasure for Nickie Crow. They set the mood for the environment, evoke memories and can lift the spirit. In 2010, after her favorite candle shop closed, she began making her own candles by choosing unique scents and hand-pouring each one. Soon after, she launched her own line of stylish, hand-poured candles called The French Market Candle Company. Some of her favorite scents include oak moss and amber as well as her signature French Market scent. Nickie’s greatest joy is seeing her customers experience her candles in their own homes.

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allison fox

For Steve Miller, the more weird and quirky the project, the more happiness

Whether with paint or clay, Allison Fox creates pieces that forge a connection

it brings. Steven, a scroll saw artist and head woodworker at The Imagination

between herself and others. A painter at heart, Allison focuses her themes on

Woodshop, crafts one-of-a-kind wooden puzzles in his Cypress shop. His

vibrant color and light. Her paintings showcase landscapes around Cypress,

designs include cleverly-crafted safari animals, trains, the state of Texas and

Texas and beyond. She also crafts stoneware clay vessels alongside her hus-

even a nativity scene that doubles as an advent calendar. Steve likes to involve

band for their joint venture Scrappy Dog Pottery. The two create from their

the whole family in his work. His father sands the puzzle pieces and Steve’s

Bridgeland home studio whenever the inspiration strikes, sell their wares and

daughter creates her own wooden pens. He likes to say the art of woodworking

donate 10 percent of their earnings to animal rescue efforts.

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“We want people to feel welcomed. Like everyone belongs. We are all just a little misfit anyways, right?”

A hidden little spot on Cypress Rosehill Road is home to one of Cypress’s newest craft brewing operations, Misfit Outpost. A collaboration between Fortress Beerworks in Spring and local brewer Juan Sanchez, Misfit is a hub for lovers of craft beer, live music and hearty bar food. The restaurant and eclectic brewery offers Juan’s unique beers alongside a menu of hefty burgers, chicken tenders, and fried pickles. The place will even get its own elaborate brewing system installed later this year. Misfit’s backyard is a cozy mix of outdoor and indoor seating options all of which offer a great place to experience its live music stage, where local vocalists and bands regularly perform.

Kids are also welcome. Misfit’s backyard play area has a creatively refurbished school bus and giant tractor tires for climbing or hiding. We reached out to brewery owners Juan and Kevin Smith to learn more about their latest enterprise.

WHAT IS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MISFIT AND FORTRESS BEERWORKS? Kevin: Fortress is an existing brewery in Spring that we aligned with early on in this project. Juan Sanchez and Dion Billard collaborated on an incredible beer called Northwest Corridor that really took the Hazy IPA market by storm and it made us all take a step back and think, wow, maybe there is something special here. The synergy became natural in that Fortress could aid in infrastructure and start-up while Misfit got the operation engaged. The idea of Fortress supporting a local homebrew superstar like Juan bred another model whereby maybe this won’t be the only time the two groups lock up to open a facility in the Houston area.

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This Double IPA is meant to pack a punch at 8.7% ABV. With notes of citrus and malt, it’s a pleasing treat best enjoyed alongside good friends and tasty burgers.

WHAT SETS THE MISFIT BRAND APART FROM OTHER BREWING COMPANIES HERE IN THE HOUSTON AREA? Juan: We like to strive for an eclectic vibe with a macabre art twist. We are big fans of local and unique art pieces of all types. We take this concept and try and make our beers equally as unique.

TELL ME ABOUT SOME OF YOUR MOST POPULAR BREWS. Juan: We started off known for our IPAs and as we experimented and learned various other brewing techniques and styles, we came up with a beer known as Draven, a black pilsner. We have begun to see its reputation grow as we keep getting requests for this style, a classic pilsner–clean and refreshing– but black in color with dark roast and coffee aromatics. It is definitely an experience to have this beer.

WHAT IS IT YOU HOPE YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL EXPERIENCE AT MISFIT? Kevin: I hope they feel the fact that local guys wanted to create a place to actually hang out with their own families. This is a place where you’ll see my own daughter running around on Friday afternoon, my wife and her friends listening to music, etc. We want people to feel welcomed. Like everyone belongs. We are all just a little misfit anyways, right?

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FIND OUT WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN CFISD

SCHOOL SPIRIT ARTICLE BY PEGGY GARNER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGEL VERDEJO AND ABBIE GEVESHAUSEN

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CFISD ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT TO PLAY COLLEGE ATHLETICS Eight CFISD athletes signed letters of intent to play collegiate athletics. From Bridgeland Terrance Cullian, football – United States Air Force Academy; Andrew Maleski, football – Texas A&M; and Conner Weigman, football – Texas A&M. From Cy-Park Owen Pewee, football – UT at San Antonio. From Cy-Ranch Chibi Nwajuaku, football – Rice; and Bryce Simpson, football – Baylor.

And from Langham Creek Akyra Hodges, basketball – Southwestern University; and Paul Oyewale, football – TCU.

CARDS OF HOPE HELP CFISD FAMILIES ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON The CFISD department of student services teamed with Cy-Fair Helping Hands and the Langham Creek YMCA to help several district families enjoy the holidays with a little something extra through its Families in Transition program. The group collected more than 400-$50 gift cards and distributed them to secondary students experiencing homelessness.

CFISD THEATRE ARTS STUDENTS EXCEL AT TEXAS THESPIAN FESTIVAL More than 130 theatre arts students from 10 CFISD high schools received first and second place rankings at the 2021 Texas Thespian Festival in November and have qualified for the national competition, sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), scheduled for June at Indiana University in Bloomington.

BRIDGELAND STAR NAMED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERBACK OF THE YEAR Bridgeland football standout Conner Weigman was named the National High School Quarterback of the Year by the National Quarterback Club. Weigman, who is regarded as one of the nation’s top-ranked quarterbacks for the Class of 2022, will be recognized during the 2021 National Quarterback Club Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in February. Weigman, a three-year starter for Bridgeland, helped lead the Bears to an 11-3 record and appearance in the Division II-6A Region II final this season.

VOLLEYBALL STANDOUTS EARN CITYWIDE, ALL-STATE, ALLAMERICAN ACCOLADES Numerous CFISD volleyball players earned greater Houston, statewide and national postseason honors for the 2021 season. Among them were Bridgeland senior Mallorie Garner. She was named the All-Greater Houston Player of the Year by the Houston Chronicle, made the VYPE Houston Magazine first team, earned all-state honors by the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) and made the Greater Houston Volleyball Coaches Association (GHVCA) postseason team. Cy-Ranch High School senior Kailee Gims and Cy-Falls senior Abbie Smith were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American team.

DISTRICT WRESTLERS EARN MEDALS AT CFISD INVITATIONAL The Cy-Ranch girls’ team finished as the district’s highest-placing representative winning third and giving them four top-four finishes in the last five invitationals. Other CFISD girls’ teams to place among the top 25 teams were Cy-Springs, Cy-Ridge and Cy-Creek. In the boys’ tournament, Cy-Ranch had the highest finish among CFISD teams, placing 11th giving the four consecutive top-15 finishes. Two CFISD wrestlers earned individual championships. Langham Creek’s Annika Gotlieb won the 128-pound division, achieving her 100th career victory. On the boy’s side, Cy-Ranch’s Xavior Harrell won the 120-pound division.

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Crafting Genuine Smiles Dentist dynamic duo make patient relationships a priority at Towne Lake Dentistry ARTICLE BY ERICA HERNANDEZ | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET BULLER

At Towne Lake Dentistry, crafting great smiles means making patients feel welcome and at ease. That’s the experience Dr. Trey Patterson and Dr. Lynsey Hackler hope to create at their dental practice. The brother-and-sister dentist duo are the main providers at the family-owned and operated Towne Lake Dentistry. It’s a place Dr. Trey likes to call a small-town dentist office in a big city. The two are friendly, youthful, and both proud Aggies. Towne Lake Dentistry offers everything from routine dental checkups to smile makeovers, but Dr. Trey and Dr. Lynsey like to think that their work goes beyond the dental exam.

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“It’s not just about fixing someone’s problem or writing a prescription when they’re sick,” Dr. Trey says. “You’re following somebody for 20 or 30 years.

You have a professional and personal relationship. You get to know them.”

With Dr. Trey at the helm, the office opened its doors in March 2020 at the location that was formerly Active Life Dentistry. Dr. Trey practiced with Active Life for seven years before purchasing the business and rebranding as Towne Lake Dentistry last year. Soon after, Dr. Lynsey joined her older brother at the new practice along with their mother who works as the office receptionist.

Aside from dentistry, the two siblings have much in common from their faith to their alma mater. Both attend Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Both graduated from Texas A&M with their bachelor’s degrees. Both are also local. Dr. Trey is a Houston native and Dr. Lynsey is a Cy-Ranch High School graduate. The two are just five years apart in age and share a love of people, professional collaboration and a mindset focused on excellence.

“We’re both very meticulous in our treatments,” Dr. Lynsey says. “We’re very hard on ourselves and only expect the best. We want to make sure the patient is happy with the result.”

When it comes to patient care, the two doctors like to take a conservative approach.

Rather than pushing expensive treatment options or the latest dental product, the two focus on getting to the root of each patient’s needs, whether they need an emergency extraction or fixing a chipped tooth.

Dr. Trey and Dr. Lynsey offer a gentle approach to dentistry, especially when it comes to patients who have anxiety about seeing a dentist. Showing true compassion and care is paramount, they say. Talking more in-depth with those patients and understanding the origin of their fear is key.

“We just talk to them like a friend,” says Dr. Trey. “Is it the noise? Did they have a bad experience? You ask these things so you can get to the root of the problem–no pun intended.”

Once the dentists learn what makes a patient anxious, they’re better able to adapt their approach or offer sedation options to make dental procedures more comfortable for the patient.

One way to ease the anxiety around dental visits is by booking regular cleanings and exams so dentists can catch any problems before they start. Dr. Trey and Dr. Lyndsey recommend dental cleanings twice a year and suggest for people to book a visit even if they are not experiencing acute tooth pain. Since the pandemic began, Dr. Trey has seen more patients with jaw pain or facial pain as a result of nighttime teeth grinding.

If left untreated, teeth grinding can lead to

“You can definitely see a confidence boost and see them want to show that off,” she says. “Those are the days that really make my day.”

disrupted sleep, inflamed facial muscles and headaches. People experiencing such symptoms may never realize this pain can be tooth-related, which is exactly why Dr. Trey suggests routine dental visits. And helping relieve people’s pain is what keeps Dr. Trey in the business.

“It makes me feel like I’m doing what I’m meant to do,” he says. “You’re able to affect someone’s life in multiple ways.”

For Dr. Lyndsey, the feeling is similar.

She enjoys seeing how her patients transform and smile more when they get the right dental treatment.

“You can definitely see a confidence boost and see them want to show that off,” she says. “Those are the moments that really make my day.”

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February 2022 Wine Trail Passport

S O UT H E AST T E XAS The February Trail Passport event allows you to receive three wine tastings at Southeast Texas’ most premier wineries. Ticket prices are $30/individual or $54/couple and must be purchased online. Our member wineries: Bernhardt Winery, Messina Hof Winery, Perrine Winery, Pleasant Hill Winery, Texas Star Winery, and West Sandy Creek Winery. TexasBlueBonnetWineTrail.com

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C F I S D E XH I B I T C E NT E R Join us February 1-5, 2022 for the CFISD Livestock Show happening in the newly renovated CFISD Exhibit Center.

Students from all CFISD high schools will participate in the show and sale.

Approximately 550 student exhibitors and nearly 800 student projects and animals will be exhibited and judged.

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February Galentine's Sip and Stroll

DOWNTOWN TO MB A L L | 5 : 00 P M Join us for a Valentine's Themed Galentine's Girls Night Out Sip, Shop & Stroll through the streets of old town Tomball from 5PM-9PM. Shop local favorites, enjoy sips and fun boutique shopping experiences with some surprises along the way!

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God of Carnage

STAG E WO R KS T H E AT R E A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters.​ StageworksTX.org

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Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, JR

P L AYH O US E 1 9 6 0 The iconic story follows an enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets wins a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. Playhouse1960.com

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