ENNIS, TX — Healthy hearts are the main focus for teacher Deliah Lewis’ Physical Education (PE) classes all year round. “We work on healthy hearts all the time, starting in the first weeks of the school year,” she explained. “A healthy heart is important. The younger they are when they learn how to care […]
CORSICANA, TX — A visit to Dolores Shriefer’s Corsicana home is an easy way to take a tour of Italy, with side trips to Germany and England on the way. The tree-lined winding streets of her neighborhood are reminiscent of winding Tuscany lanes. The antique brick home and the Persian carpets that lie inside […]
BURLESON, TX — When circumstances beyond anyone’s control tampered with their plans, it took a family’s childlike faith and a miraculous healing to get them across the world. Tim and Laurie Kutch have reared their family on the importance of volunteering their time to those who need it in their community and across the […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been,” Judith Howard, recording secretary for the Midlothian Area Historical Society, quoted one of her favorite sayings to describe why she is passionate about preserving history. “It is a part of me,” she said. “My great-grandparents from both sides of […]
ENNIS, TX — Ravi Dubose and Curtis Tekell, Ennis High School seniors, have been friends since attending Austin Elementary School. They have run track and played football together, and hope it will not all end next year when they attend college. “We would really like to go to the same school, but we’re keeping […]
RED OAK, TX — Kelby Wood did something many fourth-graders do; he entered an art contest at school. You probably remember entering one or two of those during your school years, even though nothing much ever came of them. Well, Kelby’s story is not quite like that. One day at school, Kelby’s art and […]
DESOTO, TX — Making a difference by pushing issues that can improve the community is Lee Merryman’s job and daily goal. “I am always looking for grants that serve the community,” Lee said. “This is something needed for the community.” Lee moved to the DeSoto Independent School District (ISD) to manage a grant. Two […]
BURLESON, TX — On the sill of a tall window near the Bagleys’ breakfast table rests an elegant orchid in shades of fuchsia. It was a birthday gift from Larry to Glena last year and an example of how this couple, married 41 years, continues to make their experiences special. “Last year, Glena received […]
Think of Valentine’s Day, and getting roses for a special friend comes to mind. Roses are a sentimental favorite as well as a beautiful flower. A garden full of roses is truly a thing of beauty. You can have a rose garden that will grow, bloom and possibly outlive you, if you plan a […]
WEATHERFORD, TX — Dr. Deborah Cron approaches her day with the energy of a 6-year-old, or more accurately, a classroom of 6-year-olds. “I left the house this morning at 5:30,” she smiled, “for a 7:00 a.m. meeting in Dallas and was back in Weatherford in time for a meeting with our school principals.” After […]
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