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Town Clown

DUNCANVILLE, TX —  In 1975, at age 49, the late-blooming creative soul finally put her talents to good use, first as an artist specializing in portraits of clowns, and then as an entertainer herself, appearing across North Texas as “Honey the Clown.” Eventually proclaimed Duncanville’s Town Clown, Lou enjoyed a long run as the city’s favorite […]


Modern Day Drs. Dolittle

ENNIS, TX — Life for Norman and Sandra Williams is anything but dull. If they aren’t busying themselves doing something for others, they don’t feel as if they are really living. While some individuals are adopting children in need or opening their homes to foster children, Norman and Sandra are offering a “forever home” for stray […]


Ancestral Voices

CORSICANA, TX — For more than 30 years, local residents researching their family trees have been a hop, skip and historical jump away from the support of the Navarro County Genealogical Society (NCGS), a 150-member body, whose officers and volunteers maintain an archival treasure trove housed at the Corsicana Public Library. “People can call us […]


The Bird Man of Burleson

BURLESON, TX — When he was a student at Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, Terry Ford enjoyed the times he spent in woodshop. After retiring from 31 years as an educator, he has reconnected with those high school memories, merged them with his lifelong love for birds and discovered a remarkable talent. He […]


Dancing Shoes and Dosadoes

Charles Billy, known as CB, and Threta Clarice Davis are partners in every sense of the word. They met, married, had a family, built a home in Parker County and have shared adventures around the world. They became husband and wife 60 years ago. The date was December 23. Today their wedding portrait — of a […]


After the Storm

WAXAHACHIE, TX —  As the Dallas division of the American Red Cross celebrates its centenary in 2011, the Waxahachie affiliate’s busy staff and volunteers pause to reflect on their own contributions to providing disaster relief to communities near and far. Locally, the Red Cross aided victims of the January fire that destroyed three historic downtown […]


Golden Oldies

CEDAR HILL, TX — While called the Silver Serenaders, many members of this senior adult choir are well into their golden years. A concert at Dallas’ Meyerson Symphony Center September 18, in fact, marks the 30th anniversary of performances by the group whose members’ average age is 74. “We will perform a marvelous new work […]


The Gene Pool

RED OAK, TX — Siblings Hunter and Hannah Gnoza are lapping up honors through swimming, a sport they have enjoyed their entire lives. Hunter heads to college waters this fall, while Hannah pursues pool perfection at Red Oak High School (ROHS). “I became interested in swimming when I was 3 years old and my older […]


When Mom Teaches

MIDLOTHIAN, TX —  Just like most moms, Linda Hachat maintains a home, loves and cares for her children, prepares meals, completes chauffeur duties and is chief budget maintainer, as well as many other chores. However, unlike most moms, when it is time to send Caleb, 11, Lindsay, 8, Rachel, 7, and Joel, 5, off to school, she […]


Dedicated to Helping Others

MANSFIELD, TX — Frank and Cathy Luna moved here from Washington State 10 years ago. Both were managers extraordinaire, used to collaborating on everything at work, home, and in their community. Once settled in Mansfield, they needed a way to connect with their new community. They found Walnut Creek Country Club four years ago and […]