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Bayonet and Baton

CORSICANA, TX — Having a mother who taught piano lessons and directed a church choir helped define Zeno King’s lifelong love of music as a passion and vocation. “I’m one of the few kids who grew up with two pianos,” he recalled. His mother’s musical career also played an important part in Zeno’s choice […]


Trombonist with a Future

BURLESON, TX — Brandon stepped off the football field as a freshman in high school. Exhausted and sweating from almost eight minutes of a half-time performance, he turned, faced the field, and realized everything he’d done that entire month suddenly made sense. At that moment he knew he wanted to play trombone for the rest […]


Drumming to His Own Beat

WEATHERFORD, TX — Immersed in the music scene most of his life, Hunter Robinson has envisioned a future in the industry. He has great plans for himself and the drive and determination to follow through with them. He wants to make music his career. “I want to be in a band. I want to produce. […]


Elusive Goal, Persistent Gal

WAXAHACHIE, TX —  Ordinarily, one would not expect to see a petite, 70-year-old grandma among the graduating students of a college commencement ceremony. But Wanda Bolgiano is not an ordinary woman. Growing up in Louisiana, she knew from an early age she wanted to pursue a higher education. After graduating from Anacoco High School […]


The Making of His Music

DUNCANVILLE, TX — “Never judge a book by its cover” is how the saying goes. For anyone who happens to encounter Josh Townsend, judging a book by its cover would be a big mistake. Josh, a 15-year-old Duncanville resident, looks like your typical teenager, and in many ways, he is. However, most typical teenagers have […]


Creating Opportunity

RED OAK, TX —  When you think of a 15-year-old, you don’t generally think of him or her starting a nonprofit organization. Some teenagers are focused on stereotypical things, like getting their license or making weekend plans, but 16-year-old Sky Holman has a different outlook. His focus is on music and fine arts. “I […]


Celebrate Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN, TX — On April 27, a grand old lady celebrates her 125th birthday, and everyone is invited! Midlothian is having a birthday and throwing one wingding of a party. Get ready for a full day of celebrating, beginning with an invigorating 5K run before breakfast. The annual Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Festival will […]


Making a Desirable Outcome

MANSFIELD, TX — Sustainable living, maintaining links to the past, and setting a foundation for the future are important to Eddie and Mary Phillips. They live in a recycled home on a large plot of land in Rendon, and they are working to restore downtown Mansfield to its former beauty with a combination of art […]


An Ambitious Teen

GRANBURY, TX — Drive and determination are very apparent in Mariah Rendeiro’s personality. The Granbury High School senior has a schedule full of activities: from serving as captain of the Color Guard to winning awards for her science projects. Mariah excels at most everything she attempts and enjoys the challenge. With a 4.7 grade point […]