RED OAK, TX — Sarah Stallings, a fifth-grader at Red Oak Intermediate School, loves ice skating, Legos and playing with her dog, Brutus. At first glance, her bedroom could belong to any 10-year-old girl. Bright decorations cover the walls, matching equally bright colors on the bedspread. The nook by the window, however, shows what sets […]
ENNIS, TX — Artsy-crafty is one word that describes Terri Bowling to a tee. When it comes to art, she loves to create anything from works on canvas and custom-made crosses to reclaimed wood signs. Her artistic abilities may not be the product of classical training, but for her needs, the self-taught skills she possesses […]
CORSICANA, TX — Born in Germany and reared as a U.S. Army “brat,” Bill never lived close to Texas as a child, but visited family members in the Lone Star State. Attending 10 schools in 14 years, including four high schools in four years, Bill and his siblings grew up without having a hometown. […]
WEATHERFORD, TX — Feet pump pedals faster, harder. Wind whips past your face while you pick up speed taking the lead among your friends. Your bike wasn’t the best, but you could make it fly when you gave everything. Nothing beat the feeling of freedom you found as a child on a bicycle — your first vehicle. The thrill […]
ENNIS, TX — American Legion Post 361 Commander Dan Cook enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1967. He finished basic training and, two years later, was transferred to Little Creek Amphibious Base. From there, Dan went to Vietnam where he was stationed in Cam Ranh Bay until 1970. Dan remembered his military career somberly, […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — Jennifer Pope’s love of running began early in life. Starting as a fifth-grader and continuing through high school, she competed in what she refers to as fast stuff. “I always found myself on the 400- and 800-meter relays,” Jennifer recalled. “I ran in college for the exercise of it.” As an adult, […]
CORSICANA, TX — As a mother, grandmother and a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Marge Oslick has good reason to look forward to the month of May each year when Mother’s Day and Memorial Day are both celebrated. “As a nation, we need to remember and appreciate what all the service […]
ENNIS, TX — Some people just look like football players. We’ve all seen them. They’re hard to miss. These giants of the gridiron are blessed with a dominance that’s both physical and mental. Coach Kerry Jenkins is one of these gentle giants. Towering above his peers, it doesn’t havoc on the opposition. Fellow coach Dondre Johnson shares […]
CORSICANA, TX — A mother/daughter relationship goes through many changes, with the mother being — at one time or another — a rule maker, teacher, friend, manager, her mom, Annett Chapple, as a role model and teacher has reaped Corsicana Independent School facilitator at Fannin Elementary and Annett is a physical education paraprofessional at Drane Intermediate. What makes […]
BURLESON, TX — Serving up love wherever she goes, Marzie Bartee cooks a mean King Ranch Chicken. And everybody just loves to help her. She coordinates several groups?of people who cook week after week, all year long, out of the kitchen at her church, First United Methodist meals include participants with the Burleson Area […]
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