In the summer of 1894, an accidental discovery in Corsicana changed the course of the state’s history. Hired by the city to find water, a drilling contractor instead found an oilfield, and the first Texas oil boom began. The American Oil & Gas Historical Society explains how that oil well — which produced less […]
Making homemade pickles usually evokes notions of jars of vegetables submerged in boiling water for an exact amount of time, and it seems rather daunting. The good news is that fresh, delicious, crunchy pickles can be made without the boiling water process! The only difference in these pickles (besides the work it takes to […]
6/3-6/5 PCCOA Garage Sale: Community garage sale benefits Meals on Wheels of Parker County. Senior day on 6/3; open to everyone 6/4-6/5. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. daily, 1225 Holland Lake Dr. www.pccoa.org. 6/4 Aledo Summer Blast: Family-friendly event includes fun activities, live music, car show, food trucks, vendors and a spectacular fireworks show. Free to attend. 6:00-10:00 […]
6/3, 6/10, 6/16, 6/22, 6/27 Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Live Webinars: These sessions are for adults interested in fostering and/or adopting children. Each information session explains how fostering works in Texas, whether or not the goal is adoption. For webinar times and a link, call (512) 212-5700 or email [email protected]. 6/12 2nd Annual […]
6/4 Lucky Duck Gallery’s Grand Opening: Check out the newest local art gallery. Free. 7:00-11:00 p.m., 100 S. Main St., Ste. 114, Duncanville. 6/5 Mosely Pool Opens: Enjoy the return of a summer tradition. All day. 1300 Honor Dr., DeSoto. Crawfish Festival: Come out for food, blues and games. Free. 6:00-10:00 p.m., DeSoto Amphitheater, 211 […]
All Month Hawks Summer Athletic Camps: Sign up for summer sports camps including baseball, football, softball, soccer, strength and conditioning, tennis and volleyball. Visit https://www.redoakisd.org/Page/4078 for specific dates, times, fees, locations and registration forms. 6/12 2nd Annual ClassicTruck Nationals: All American made full-size classic trucks are welcome, including GM, Ford/Mercury, Dodge, International Harvester, Studebaker, etc. (Pre-’87 for GM; pre-’86 […]
6/4-6/5 Redemption Rogue: Drag racing family fun. Free! Texas Motorplex, 7500 US-287. For more information, contact www.texasmotorplex.com or call (972) 878-2641. 6/5 Movies in the Park: Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy a family-friendly movie. Free. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Hawkins Spring Park, 1498 FM 1387. 6/7-6/11 Vacation Bible School: A faith-filled adventure for ages 3 […]
6/5 Under the Big Top: The Lone Star Circus will amaze you and your family during this fundraiser for The LOT Downtown. $10. Noon-9:00 p.m. 110 S. Main St. https://fb.me/e/1nkuBxxhS. 6/8 Gazebo Fundraiser: Support the Mansfield Garden Club’s renovations of the city’s iconic structure. Renowned horticulturist, Steven Chamblee, will entertain with stories about horticultural heavens, botanical […]
6/4-6/5 Redemption Rogue: Drag racing family fun. Free! Texas Motorplex, 7500 US-287. For more information, contact www.texasmotorplex.com or call (972) 878-2641. 6/4-6/20 Walking Across Egypt: Ennis Public Theatre presents this play adapted by Catherine Bush from the novel by Clyde Edgerton. When Mattie discovers a stray dog on her porch, she decides she’s too old to keep it and […]
6/1-6/5 Steel Magnolias: Times vary. Social distancing is available for one show’s dates/times. (903) 872-5421 or www.theWLAC.com. 6/1-6/30 Storytime-To-Go-Kits: Themed books will be displayed, along with kits that include song sheets, activity pages and crafts. Kits are available while supplies last. On Facebook weekly. Hear a story read by Marianne, the Librarian. Summer Reading Program begins for […]
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