infinitieplus Magazine’s Cover Story – HONORING HEROES 2025 EBD Educators Awards Gala – 2025 Education by Design Educators’ Awards Gala honors passionate teachers who guide, empower, and transform every student’s journey. 2025 Educators awards recipients: Gabriella Munoz, Bitia Saravia, Deanna Kalmus, Laura Driver, and Jewel Hewitt. Get to know EBD Board of Directors and why they serve on the Board: Allyson Bailey – President at Prosperity Bank, Catalina Lopez – Owner of Aroma Cleaning, Dr. Amber Daub with Daub Realty, and LaRon Chadwick with Chadwick Financial Solutions. Presenting Sponsors: Darwin Winfield – ATMOS Energy, David Jimenez, Edith Guerrero – Owner of La Vista Ranch, Victoria Sanchez – Owner of Magical Touch Decor, and Justin Henry – Prosperity Bank. Decoration Sponsors: Carmen Jimenez, owner of Gyselle Imports, and Victoria Sanchez, owner of Magical Touch Décor.

Story by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi, PhD. Photos by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi, PhD. and Michael Cavazos Photography

Women Today – A Night to Remember – Four remarkable women. One unforgettable event. Linda Felix with VIVE Mental Health Coaching, Christie Hernandez with ETX Tree Clearing & Dirt Work, Sylvia Cardenas with Southwestern Electric Power Company – SWEPCO, and Rosalba Rodriguez with La Malva Reposteria Mexicana. BUILDING WEALTH How Tarango Financial Group turns financial chaos into financial peace

Stories by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi, PhD Photos by: Joycelyne Fadojutimi, PhD. and Michael Cavazos Photography

Opening the magazine, you will dive into a short holiday message of gratitude to infinitieplus Magazine’s readers and the current advertisers. Also, listed are the sponsors for the 2025 Education by Design Educators’ Awards Gala.

Featured in the table of contents: Carmen and David Jimenez, Christy Scott, Kirsten Valentine, Desanka, Aura Djurisic, Linda Felix, Catalina Lopez, Olivia Coffman, and Dora Nellie Tajia.

Inspiration – A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE By GLENN MILLER
Business and Finance – Unboxing reshipping scams – Working from home job scams, Celebrating Hispanic Excellence 2025 – Honoring the leaders shaping East Texas and beyond: Tyler Hispanic Business Alliance proudly hosted the 2025 Hispanic Achievers and Business and Leadership Awards Luncheon. Honorees: Los Antojitos by Maria, JV Furniture (Juan Villalobos), Junior’s Taqueria, VeraBank, Galvan Carpet & Tile Cleaning, Law Office of Belinda Arroyo, Elizabeth Gomez, and Gilbert Urbina. Banking on Cheer: OMNI Christmas Party Delivers Holiday Magic – Texas Bank & Trust’s annual holiday brunch for its valued clients. Porch pirate prevention tips!

Education – A brief history of Christmas tree.

Women Wellness – Stress-free holiday travel: Expert tips for a smooth journey.

Money Talks – So, an online scam is NOT what you ordered?

Grubs Up – Bake up a sweet holiday: Recipe to bake “Sour Cream Cookies!”

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Contact information
Publisher / Editor
Joycelyne Fadojutimi, PhD – Gregg County 903.918.7706
Chief Public Relations/Mkt. Officer
Paula Jimenez – Smith County 903.431.7927
Staff Writer
Peace Floris
Contributing Writers
Glenn Miller
Mechele Agbayani Mills
Dr. Michael Guido
Scotts Roberts
Graphic Designer
Kuneho Designs

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