Monthly Archives: July 2009


No Ordinary Garden

First United Methodist Church in Red Oak has been in its location for more than 22 years, and in this time has become a place where believers have gathered to worship, Boys and Girls Scout troops have met and those seeking peace and comfort could find it. Yet as visitors and members approached the […]


A Better Way

One of the most horrific things that could happen to a community happened here. The words “something must be done” no doubt ran through thousands of minds in Midlothian back in October 1987. Two drug-using teenagers discovered the identity of an undercover police officer and murdered him. This story made international news and spurred […]


Get the 2-1-1

Bill Russell is a big fan of 2-1-1. “As a police officer, I fell short of helping people solve their problems,” Bill said. “At the time I was an officer, there was no such thing as 2-1-1. Now that I know the value of a 2-1-1 card, it hurts me to think I spent […]


Aggie Spirit

As a new school year rolls around and A&M University prepares to welcome its largest freshman class ever — with 8,200 new students — former A&M students in the Ennis area like to gather to wish Aggie students well. “In July or August, before the kids go back to school, we have a big […]


Two Sides to Every Story

As young children, most of us probably thought our teachers lived at school, slept at school and that teaching was their life — essentially they had no outside life. We never fathomed the possibility that they had a family, children or a home, let alone hobbies and interests other than teaching! Well Fred Lagomarsino, […]


Church Goes Casual

For members of First Baptist Church in Burleson, church has gotten a lot more casual. That’s because home-based gatherings, known by church members as Life Groups, have been growing in popularity among the congregation. Consisting of anywhere from six to 15 members each, Life Groups meet at church members homes on just about any […]


Capturing the Beauty

Linda Moxley has a keen eye for capturing beauty within the viewfinder of her camera. Whether it be landscapes, buildings, alleyways, windows or an array of detailed butterflies, Linda is able to see what so many others might miss along life’s way. “I inherited my mom’s cameras and her carousels of pictures,” Linda remembered. […]