Yearly Archives: 2023


Corsicana July 2023 Calendar

7/1-Summer 2023 125&175: Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency’s special exhibit commemorating Corsicana’s 175 years with history from the 125-year-old I.O.O.F. Lodge. Viewable 24/7 from the sidewalk, 411 N. Beaton. (480) 824-3015. 7/1-7/29 Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department Summer Fun: Bunert Park and Jester Park pools and spray parks are open, and there are family fun activities […]


Burleson July 2023 Calendar

7/4 19th Annual Burleson Independence Day Parade: The Burleson Lion’s Club presents their annual Independence Day Parade. Kickoff: 9:00 a.m., Burleson Collegiate High School, 517 SW Johnson Ave. Red, White & BTX: Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring food trucks, a free concert and fireworks show. […]


Fried Fruit Pies

Provided by Ben and Dora Long for the July 2020 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. For dough: 1 cup warm water 1 pkg. dry yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 3 cups flour (divided use) 1/4 cup shortening or oil 1 egg For fruit mixture: Fruit of your choice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup […]


Bread and Butter Pickles

Provided by Catherine Porter for the August 2011 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine. 4 qts. cucumbers, sliced (about 6 lbs.) 1 1/2 cups white onions, sliced (about 1 lb. or 12-15 small onions) 2 large garlic cloves 1/3 cup salt 2 qts. (2 trays) ice, crushed or cubed 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp. […]


Best Steak

Provided by LeeAnn Polster for the May 2022 issue of WeatherfordNOW Magazine. 3 Tbsp. kosher salt 3 Tbsp. smoked paprika 2 Tbsp. onion powder 2 Tbsp. garlic powder 2 Tbsp. dried oregano 2 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. brown sugar or sugar replacement  2 grass-fed filet mignon or high-quality ribeye 3 Tbsp. […]


Fried Catfish

Provided by Vivian Jackson for the November 2019 issue of CorsicanaNOW Magazine. Makes 4-6 servings. 3 cups Crisco canola oil 1 lb. catfish fillets 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder Lemon wedges (optional)  Tartar sauce (optional)  Louisiana Hot […]


Woodcrafters Fencing

Summertime means more backyard activities, and Woodcrafters Fencing is ready to beautify your outdoor spaces. Woodcrafters Fencing is a family-owned business built on generations of principles that began with a grandparents’ contracting business. Its owners’ experience in the industry began in 1992. “My brother and I started this company together 30 years ago, when […]