Drumming to His Own Beat
WEATHERFORD, TX – Immersed in the music scene most of his life, Hunter Robinson has envisioned a future in the industry. He has great plans for himself and the drive and determination to follow
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Sims Library Renovation Unites Past with Present
WAXAHACHIE, TX — Uniting the look of the past with the technology of the present, Nicholas P. Sims Library reopened in March 2013 with a lot to show off. Check out what’s new at the library in this short video presentation.
Burleson
Trombonist with a Future
BURLESON, TX – Brandon stepped off the football field as a freshman in high school. Exhausted and sweating from almost eight minutes of a half-time
Corsicana
Bayonet and Baton
CORSICANA, TX — Having a mother who taught piano lessons and directed a church choir helped define Zeno King’s lifelong love of music as a passion
Ennis
Czeching up on History
ENNIS, TX – An Ennis native has a unique and endearing perspective on life — one that can be attributed to family, hard work and the integration
Granbury
Sharing Military History
GRANBURY, TX – Military life has been a part of Cordell Hall’s family for decades. He has dated his family tree back to the Revolutionary War,
Mansfield
From America to Russia
MANSFIELD, TX – Chris Burgin had already travelled to Russia over 20 times since 2002. There was no reason this trip in June 2011 would be different.
Midlothian
To Honor Them
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — “It shouldn’t have happened. I don’t think people should be killed like this,” said 16-year-old Rebecca Guitierrez, as she
North Ellis County
Relentless Competitor
RED OAK, TX — Jeremiah Gaines is the epitome of a well-rounded, successful student athlete. Not one to seek the limelight, Jeremiah is a laid-back
Southwest
Partying with Purpose
CEDAR HILL, TX – We live in a day and age where nobody seems to know their neighbors anymore. However, on one block in Cedar Hill, that is definitely
Waxahachie
Koi Kisses
WAXAHACHIE, TX – Amber Penney has been in love with butterfly koi and standard fin Japanese koi for nearly five years. Her passion for this unique
Weatherford
Growing Old with Beauty
WEATHERFORD, TX — In May 2012, Selma Johnson puttered onto stage at the Ms. Senior Parker County pageant. An oversized coat, old hat and bark cane,
Past Stories
Elusive Goal, Persistent Gal
WAXAHACHIE, TX — Ordinarily, one would not expect to see a petite, 70-year-old grandma among the graduating students of a college commencement ceremony. But Wanda Bolgiano is not an ordinary woman.
The Making of His Music
DUNCANVILLE, TX – “Never judge a book by its cover” is how the saying goes. For anyone who happens to encounter Josh Townsend, judging a book by its cover would be a big mistake. Josh, a 15-year-old
Creating Opportunity
RED OAK, TX — When you think of a 15-year-old, you don’t generally think of him or her starting a nonprofit organization. Some teenagers are focused on stereotypical things, like getting their
Celebrate Midlothian
MIDLOTHIAN, TX – On April 27, a grand old lady celebrates her 125th birthday, and everyone is invited! Midlothian is having a birthday and throwing one wingding of a party. Get ready for a full
Making a Desirable Outcome
MANSFIELD, TX – Sustainable living, maintaining links to the past, and setting a foundation for the future are important to Eddie and Mary Phillips. They live in a recycled home on a large plot
An Ambitious Teen
GRANBURY, TX – Drive and determination are very apparent in Mariah Rendeiro’s personality. The Granbury High School senior has a schedule full of activities: from serving as captain of the Color
When Ennis Turns Blue
ENNIS, TX – This month the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival enters its 62nd year, and although the event is sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club, it is Gina Rokas and Paula Campo of the Ennis Convention
Survival Training
CORSICANA, TX – On the popular television game show, Jeopardy, contestants compete by picking squares under which are answers that require them to respond with the correct question. An example of
Hidden University
BURLESON, TX – Jessica Walls always wanted to teach. As a child, she pretended to be a teacher, but wasn’t sure she could do it. “I was one of those nerds who got overly excited about shopping