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AVALON, TX — The tornado that swept through Avalon last year nearly destroyed a 75-year-old school gymnasium, but its rebuilding has been a rallying point for the campus and the community. “It was a blessing in disguise,” said Avalon ISD superintendent, Dr. David Del Bosque. “We weren’t sure the old gym could be saved, […]
CORSICANA, TX — When Joseph “Joe” Sobek died in 1989 at age 79, he held the honor of being the official creator of the popular indoor sport of racquetball. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, when Joe noticed how big his waistline was growing, he looked for an indoor racquet sport he could play to combat […]
BURLESON, TX — Sara Pryor did not wait to get drafted into the Support Our Soldiers project. She joined willingly. She realized the lifestyle enjoyed by most Americans has much to do with people overseas fighting for freedom. Acknowledging that military men and women are in need of encouragement, support and supplies, Sara rallies […]
WEATHERFORD, TX — Sunshine enjoys performing on stage. She has been singing since she was a little girl. Her mother used to tell her she was singing before she could talk. She started playing guitar at 15 and never put it down. After graduating with honors from Texas Wesleyan University in 2010, Sunshine started […]
DESOTO, TX — Someone has said adversity introduces a man to himself. Dr. David Harris met adversity head on at a young age and, as a result, became fiercely protective of children. Today, he is putting his personal and professional life experiences to work as the new superintendent of DeSoto Independent School District. And […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — Millions of little gymnasts dream of tumbling across the big, blue floor as an Olympic athlete. Thousands of young women compete for the honor. Only a few will get to represent America every four years. Two girls who have the talent and drive to someday be there are Megan and Emily […]
RED OAK, TX — Like the Remarkable Farkle McBride, Will Temple is most notable for the breadth and scope of his talent and achievements. Academics, performing arts, sports and community service are just some of the areas in which he excels. “I think I work better under pressure,” Will explained. “I’d rather be busy. […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — If gliding down one of the larger inflatable water slides in Texas does not get your juices flowing, then the Euro Bungee Trampoline, where jumpers can reach heights of 24 feet, certainly will. Life Church will be sponsoring the Back to School Bash again this month! If you lean toward more […]
MANSFIELD, TX — Educator. Missionary. Leader. Each of these words can be used to describe Imogene Gideon. In a career that has taken her around the globe, she has made a difference through her actions and left her mark on the Mansfield Independent School District. Imogene and her first husband, Ray Milligan, lived and […]
ENNIS, TX — Zachary Lopez doesn’t just enjoy learning foreign languages. The 14-year-old model student at Ennis Junior High School is passionate about it. He can speak seven languages so far and hopes to pick up more in time. “I welcome the challenge of studying the expressions and accents of other cultures,” explained the […]
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