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North Ellis County June 2021 Calendar

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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 […]

Midlothian June 2021 Calendar

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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 […]

Mansfield June 2021 Calendar

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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 […]

Ennis June 2021 Calendar

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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 […]

Corsicana June 2021 Calendar

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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 […]

DIY – Ready To Ride

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Bike Shortages Will Likely Last … Bicycling Booms During Lockdown … Bike Market Skyrockets … these are some of the headlines in bicycle news that have appeared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those of us who have been around for a while know this is not the first time bicycling has been popular. In the […]

Tales of Texas – Founding Folklorico

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Born in El Paso, Rosa Ramirez Guerrero is best known as an artist, dance historian and humanitarian. Also an educator, she taught for El Paso ISD, El Paso Community College and at The University of Texas at El Paso. Throughout her efforts, Rosa placed importance on cultural awareness. “My belief was to lift the spirit, soul […]

In the Kitchen With Gail Simko

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These recipes were contributed by Gail Simko, a Weatherford resident, and originally appeared in the Weatherford  June 2016 issue. Peach Cobbler 2 cups fresh peaches 1 1/4 cups sugar (divided use) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup flour 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Place peaches in […]

In the Kitchen With Kathy Dickey

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These recipes were contributed by Kathy Dickey, a North Ellis County resident, and originally appeared in the North Ellis County June 2016 issue. Guacamole 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 jalapeño pepper, chopped 1 handful cilantro, chopped 2 avocadoes, mashed Salt, to taste Mix first 5 ingredients thoroughly. Add salt and combine.   […]