MANSFIELD, TX — When he was a young boy growing up in France, Philippe Bertaud, along with his older brother, Jean Paul, spent his summers working at local farms on the outskirts of Nice. For a time, Philippe imagined he would spend his life as a goatherd. “I love goats,” he grinned. “They’re very smart.” […]
GRANBURY, TX — Now Magazines joined the Granbury Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday, June 6, 2013. The company publishes Granbury Now along with community magazines throughout North Texas.
GRANBURY, TX — At 81 years old, Hank Stewart enjoys riding one of his many bicycles for miles along scenic routes in the local area. While living in Minnesota, he started biking in his late 40s when his oldest son, Bob, a teenager at the time, urged him to give it a try. Bob wanted […]
ENNIS, TX — A community leader combines the grace of religion and the might of the law in her dual role as a private practice attorney in Dallas and pastor of Ennis’ First Christian Church. Reverend Rosemary Redmond, a doctor of jurisprudence, has spent 43 years in the legal profession, 30 of them devoted to […]
CORSICANA, TX — This month, Daniel Hux, a graduate of Navarro College, will go to Washington, D.C., to be presented the Gold Congressional Award, which is given by the U.S. Congress to about 250 youth, ages 14-23 years old, annually. This award, while prestigious, will join other awards this local young man has received […]
BURLESON, TX — Tapping into hearts of veterans in Burleson, Joshua and Crowley, Bill Taylor stepped into his new role as commander of American Legion Post 235 with a vision to strengthen our community. Anyone who has served during specified Department of Defense operations is eligible to serve through the American Legion, and Commander Taylor […]
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, inferring a state of old age. “They say you want to hear my story. I’m not sure why,” she said. “Where’s my husband, Chop Johnson? He’s my starter […]
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 breed of fish began when she and her husband, Marc, purchased a small garden pond kit. Amber was at work one day following this purchase when she began making […]
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 not the case. Four families on that block seem to be the exception rather than the rule. They live within a short distance of each other […]
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 man of few words. Although he is reserved, he is a fierce competitor. Whether blocking baskets on the court or blocking opponents on the football field, Jeremiah brings a […]
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