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Board the Pirate Ship
This is not a tale of pirates who sail the seas and steal plunder. This is a story about a Little League team, supported by coaches, families, teachers and neighbors. Only two things are on their list to steal: bases and hearts. “What makes our team unique is that every one of these kids is the team and community’s kids,” Neil Hopkins, assistant
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A Baker’s Touch
When Kimberly Baker, an Ennis native, decided to bake and design her own cake for her son’s first birthday party in 2006, she had no idea it would be the beginning of a newfound talent. She is quick to admit her baking talents did not manifest until her adult years and actually branched out of her
Salvias Forever
Finally, it looks and feels like spring! There is still time to find and plant some great plants that will bloom spring, summer and fall. Salvias are among these great types of plants. They are also known as sages.
Larry’s Pond
Larry and Nancy Carson looked over their new land. Larry had recently been hired as the Palmer Independent School District Superintendent. So, after 30 years in Midlothian, the couple now needed to move to Palmer. Nancy had found this property on a quiet road that meandered past wide-spaced houses. There
In The Kitchen With Holli Hubacek
As long as Holli Hubacek can remember, she has loved to spend time in a kitchen. When it comes to cooking, she credits her good friend, Debbie Jones, as being a great inspiration. Holli does not have any particular favorite form of cooking, she enjoys it all. “I love all types of cooking and catering,”
A Classic Blend
The Steele family home, built in 1920, has seen many memories made over numerous holiday gatherings. The Steele’s children and grandchildren always look forward to visiting there, and two of the daughters have asked their parents to never sell the house to anyone outside the family. This attachment
Students Raise Money for Earthquake Victims
ENNIS—In late January, student council members at Miller Intermediate in Ennis held a fundraiser to help the victims of Haiti. “Our students wanted to do something to help Haiti because they are in such dire need of help and they decided that we could raise funds to donate to the American Red
Truth, Transparency and Transformation
A few years ago, Jasper Hughes was sleeping under bridges, addicted to and dealing drugs. He had separated from his wife, Linda — who was at the time working for the Dallas Independent School District — and their three young boys. He lived alone, surrounded by prostitutes, drug dealers and gang activity in
Creative Journey
Paul (Pappy) Middleton grew up with music in his house, and was playing in a garage band in high school by 1963. By his 20s he was rocking in the big name Dallas club band, Blackhorse, and had started his own sound company. These days, he tours as Bonnie Raitt’s sound engineer and owns a sound studio
Home for the Holidays
Holiday spirit is something that Chad and Elizabeth Wester like to share with their friends and their family. “We usually have a couple of parties here during Christmas,” Elizabeth said. “We always do a neighborhood party, because we are really close to all of our neighbors and spend a lot of time
