Pounding hooves, fast horses and a break in the crowd as horses and riders came into the final stretch — that was Willie Shoemaker’s world for most of his life. Also known as William Lee Shoemaker, Bill Shoemaker and “The Shoe,” Willie knew how to get the best out of his thoroughbred mounts throughout […]
Provided by Sybil Rampy for the November 2018 issue of BurlesonNOW Magazine. Cornbread: 3/4 cup shortening 4 cups yellow corn meal 1 1/3 cups flour 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 2 2/3 cups milk 4 eggs, beaten Dressing: 1 large loaf white bread 2 sticks butter (divided use) 8 […]
Provided by Paula Beavers for the November 2019 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine. Large turkey, cut in half lengthwise Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 2 tsp. poultry seasoning 1 bottle champagne 16 oz. chicken broth 1 orange, cut in quarters 1 lemon, cut in quarters 1 lime, cut in quarters 1 head of garlic […]
11/1 Artistic Expressions Fabric Pumpkin Sachets: Adult craft time at the library. 6:00 p.m., Weatherford Public Library. www.weatherfordtx.gov/142/Library. 11/7 Surf N Turf Shotgun and Fishing Raffle/Silent Auction: All proceeds benefit the Abandoned Cemetery Association of Parker County. Join us for dinner. 5:00-8:00 p.m., Mesquite Pit, 1201 Fort Worth Hwy. www.facebook.com/aca.parkertx/ or Chuck Dolbee, (817) 366-3308. 11/8 […]
11/4-11/6 ECLSR Holiday Market: Get your holiday shopping underway with unique ideas. Proceeds benefit 4H and FFA. Friday: VIP $25; Saturday and Sunday: $10 adults; free under 12. Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 W. 287 Bypass. 11/4-11/5 Old-fashioned Singing: Heaven’s Front Porch: Come […]
11/2 DeSoto Comprehensive Plan Community Kick-off: This is the first public meeting to explore DeSoto’s future. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m., DeSoto City Hall, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 11/5 Veterans Appreciation Breakfast: Food, music and recognition for DeSoto’s veterans. Free, but must RSVP on Eventbrite. 8:00 a.m., City Hall, 211 E. Pleasant Run. Rd. Teens […]
11/5 ROHS Annual Special Needs Christmas Market: Vendor market and auction with all proceeds from auction benefiting the VIP prom for special needs, self-contained students at the high school. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Red Oak High School Cafeteria, 220 TX-342. For more information, email katherine.mccoy@redoakisd.org. 11/8 Election Day: General and special elections. Voters can vote […]
11/5 Texas Arbor Day Event: Free tree giveaways. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St. Autumn Beats: Bring chairs and blankets to sit on, but be ready to get on your feet and dance during this free concert by Forever Mac, a Fleetwood Mac cover band. Food available for purchase. 7:00-9:00 p.m., […]
11/5 2022 Veterans Day Parade & Salute: The parade will begin at St. Jude Catholic Church and travel north on South Waxahachie Street before turning west on East Broad Street. From there, the parade will travel north on Smith Street, then south on Main Street after a brief turn to the west onto East […]
11/3 EHS Choir Booster Club Meeting: 6:30 p.m., EHS Choir Room. 11/4 Varsity Football: Ennis vs. Mansfield Summit. Band Night. 7:00 p.m., Lion Memorial Stadium. Tickets available online at www.gofan.co/app/school/TX16066. 11/4-11/6 Ellis County Livestock Show and Rodeo Holiday Market: Get a head start on your Christmas/Holiday shopping, as well as give back to the 4-H and […]
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