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Our Neighborhood. Our Stories. Our Celebration.Fall 2026 Issue October 15, 2026

Our Community Has Stories Worth Celebrating

A digital magazine celebrating the people, stories, places, and everyday moments that make Mustang Lakes feel like home.

What It Is

A living magazine written for the people who live here

Celebrate Mustang Lakes is independently produced and digital-first. Each edition is made to be read the way most of us actually read now — on a phone, in a few quiet minutes, with photography worth stopping for.

The focus is our neighbors: their work, their homes, their families and pets, and the nearby places that make an ordinary Saturday good. Four seasonal editions a year give every story the time it deserves, and monthly updates keep you current in between.

Neighbors gathered under string lights at a community pavilion at dusk.
Preview of the community photography planned for the Fall 2026 Issue.
Good neighborhood stories are usually sitting two doors down.
Michelle, founding editor

Celebrate Mustang Lakes is an independent community publication and is not affiliated with or operated by the Mustang Lakes homeowners association, developer or management company.

A quiet lakeside dock and walking path at golden hour. Not a depiction of a specific resident or event.

A Glimpse of Home

Made of Everyday Moments

Morning walks. Familiar faces. Evenings by the water. The moments that make Mustang Lakes feel like ours.

Visual preview · Mustang Lakes footage coming soon

What You'll Discover

Six kinds of stories, told properly

Every edition mixes these threads. Explore any one to see the story format we're building.

Fall 2026 Issue · Publishing October 15

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  1. Explore Neighbor Stories
  2. Explore Homes & Outdoor Living

Experience the Story

More than words on a page

Editions rotate through formats depending on the story. Not every issue uses every one.

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Preview of What’s Coming: Video Portraits. Nothing autoplays, and published media will include captions or transcripts where applicable.

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Video Portraits

Two-minute films that let a neighbor tell their own story.

Preview of What’s Coming in future interactive stories.

Local Business Discovery · Community Partner Preview

More Meaningful Than an Ad

Founding Partners help make Celebrate Mustang Lakes possible while connecting with residents through useful stories, genuine introductions, and thoughtfully created experiences.

  • Curated

    A small number of partners each year, chosen for fit rather than volume.

  • Story-led

    Written and photographed with the same care as the rest of the publication.

  • Locally relevant

    Businesses residents can actually walk into, call, or book this week.

  • Useful to residents

    Practical introductions, guides, and occasional neighborhood invitations.

Partnership details are shared directly during a conversation.

Flowers and handmade mugs arranged on a small local shop counter.

Seasonal Stories. Monthly Updates.

A Magazine That Grows With Our Community

Our stories don’t stop when an issue is released. Celebrate Mustang Lakes brings you four seasonal editions each year, with community updates added on the first of each month. Come back for the latest neighborhood happenings, HOA event information, and timely local news alongside the stories you’ve enjoyed throughout the season.

Seasonal stories. Monthly updates. More reasons to stay connected.

  1. A small-town square at golden hour, representing the Fall edition.

    Fall 2026

    September – November

    Topics in this issue

    • Neighbor stories
    • Fall lawn care
    • Mustang Lakes Harvest Run
    • Upcoming Celina and Prosper events
    Release date
    October 15, 2026
    This issue is being finalized. New story ideas are welcome for our Winter 2026–2027 edition.
  2. Neighbors gathered under string lights, representing the Winter 2026–2027 edition.

    Winter 2026–2027

    December – February

    Possible features

    • Neighbors helping neighbors
    • Favorite comfort foods and family recipes
    • Creative hobbies and indoor projects
    • Local makers and small business owners
    • Winter home and garden care
    Story submission deadline
    November 15, 2026
    Planned publication
    December 15, 2026
  3. A patio set for a warm evening, representing the Spring edition.

    Spring 2027

    March – May

    Possible features

    • Gardens, patios, and outdoor living
    • The stories behind our street names
    • Neighborhood walking and running
    • Student accomplishments and young entrepreneurs
    • Volunteer projects and community kindness
    Story submission deadline
    February 15, 2027
    Planned publication
    March 15, 2027
  4. A quiet lake dock at blue hour, representing the Summer edition.

    Summer 2027

    June – August

    Possible features

    • Nearby day trips and family adventures
    • Summer recipes and backyard meals
    • Creative ways to keep kids engaged
    • Pets and the people who love them
    • Neighbors sharing their hobbies and talents
    Story submission deadline
    May 15, 2027
    Planned publication
    June 15, 2027

Topics are possibilities, not confirmed features. Submissions are considered for the best-fitting issue; placement is not guaranteed. Please share only photos you have permission to submit.

Help Shape the Next Issue

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