WAXAHACHIE, TX — Brad Shotts enjoys spending quality time with his son, Blaine. As they do quite often, the duo went to the movies one Saturday afternoon shortly after Lone Survivor premiered in theaters around the country. They bought their tickets, purchased their customary concessions and found their seats, but something profound happened during this […]
RED OAK, TX — Jada Mitchell carefully packs a box of food for delivery to one of several Red Oak shut-ins who look forward to the arrival of Meals on Wheels each week. She handles the items with care, knowing how important the foods are to their recipients. Arriving at the first drop-off location, […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Monte and Shawn Mechler began their life together living in the heart of Dallas, only to yield to the rural/suburban appeal of Midlothian as their journey unfolded. Monte grew up in San Antonio, and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in environmental design. Having served in the U.S. Marine Corps […]
MANSFIELD, TX — “The more experiences we can give kids in different ways, the better they are,” explained Monica Abrams, a science exploratory teacher and robotics coach at Mary Orr Intermediate School. “I like to do that. I like to give kids as many experiences as they can handle, because it’s all about getting them […]
CORSICANA, TX — While his position is part time, there is nothing part time about Billy Richards’ commitment to Navarro County military veterans who have been honorably discharged. As the county’s veterans’ service officer, Billy works all hours necessary to help the estimated 3,400-3,500 resident veterans and/or their dependents receive the benefits they have earned […]
BURLESON, TX — Betty Shelton remembers her Burleson childhood, living with her grandmother. In those days, only 500-600 people called the small town home. During WWII, several families sent sons off to war. “Two families, the Bransoms and the Clarks, sent five boys each,” Betty recalled. “That impressed me, because they all came home, and […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — October is Fire Prevention Month. Waxahachie Fire Rescue uses the month to teach elementary children about fire safety. In days gone by, you might see a fireman next to a fire truck showing a group of kids all the safety equipment and stating the famous Don’t Play With Fire lecture, but for […]
RED OAK, TX — If you were a witness at the scene of a structure fire in Red Oak 10 years ago, chances are you would have spotted Eric Thompson working as an assistant chief on the scene. A lot has changed in Eric’s career since then. He now serves as fire chief of the […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Roger and Felest grew up in Grand Prairie, as friends and high school rivals. “I was a Gopher. He was a Warrior,” she explained. “We were best friends, but never dated in school.” They have now been married for 27 years, and have one son, Aaron, who is in his last year […]
MANSFIELD, TX — For over 10 years, Tony Gates had a dream. The show Austin City Limits had always inspired Tony, because of his love for both television and music. So in 2009, when Tony met Ray Benson, nine-time Grammy winner and lead singer for the band Asleep at the Wheel, a light bulb went […]
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