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Midlothian Resident Sculpts Yard Art

Midlothian Resident Sculpts Yard Art

By marshallhinsley • on July 13, 2010

Midlothian resident and recent Midlothian High School graduate, Marcus Simmons has found a new talent. Faced with the daunting task of mowing a huge backyard, Simmons decided to have a little fun with an otherwise mundane chore and cut the grass into a likeness of Mickey Mouse. Watch the time-lapse video of his work, submitted by Marcus’ mother,

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Do Not Drink the Water

Do Not Drink the Water

By Now_Staff • on June 29, 2010

Those happy days of summer spent splashing in the pool without a care in the world may not be so carefree. The closing of public pools because of contamination brought Recreational Water Illnesses (RWI) to the forefront. RWIs occur when swallowing or having some contact with water that is contaminated

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In The Kitchen With Tiffany Lynn Cansler

In The Kitchen With Tiffany Lynn Cansler

By Now_Staff • on June 1, 2010

Until the last three years, Tiffany Lynn Cansler was never truly interested in cooking. It was during her time spent at home pregnant with her daughter, Blaine, that she started watching the Food Network. “Paula Deen and the Barefoot Contessa were my favorites,” she said. “I watched those cooking

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Salvias Forever

Salvias Forever

By Now_Staff • on May 2, 2010

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.

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Midlothian Amateur Baseball Association

Midlothian Amateur Baseball Association

By Now_Staff • on April 3, 2010

Several players in the Midlothian Amateur Baseball Association (MABA) participated in pre-game activities at Youth Night before the Midlothian Panther game against Waco High on Friday, April 2. Three young players threw out first pitches to Panther players as Head Coach Ray Hydes and other youth players

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Intarsia in Form

Intarsia in Form

By Now_Staff • on March 1, 2010

Many years ago, Carolyn Hart saw a form of art she had never seen before and yet, she knew she could do it. “It is an innate thing,” she said. “You know what you know. Somehow, I already knew how to do this.” Intarsia,

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Brooke’s Books

Brooke’s Books

By Now_Staff • on February 1, 2010

Every now and then, you meet someone truly special who touches your heart in such a way that you know this is someone you will always remember. Brooke Ashton Cambron, former Midlothian High School senior was that type of person. Although she died in the spring of 2007, Brooke left her mark on many people

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Rain Harvesting

Rain Harvesting

By Now_Staff • on February 1, 2010

Rick and Pam Daniels of Midlothian don’t worry about high water bills — they harvest the rain to keep their lawn and garden lush and green. — Written and produced by Marshall Hinsley.

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Expressing Herself

Expressing Herself

By Now_Staff • on January 2, 2010

Twelve-year-old Madalyn Hinson is already a three-time gold medal winner. As a gymnast, she reigns at the top of her field in the state tournament in floor, beam and all-around categories. Ever since she set foot in Arlington Aerials Gymnastics, where her mother, Michelle Wilson, works as a coach, Madalyn

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Horse Listener

Horse Listener

By Now_Staff • on November 30, 2009

For Jerilyn Cardwell, horsemanship is a journey of trust, faith and the unlocking of secrets. While the title of “horse whisperer” belongs to another, Jerilyn is definitely a “horse listener.” Recently, Jerilyn held a horse camp for disadvantaged children, with the hopes of instilling a greater

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