MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Monte and Shawn Mechler began their life together living in the heart of Dallas, only to yield to the rural/suburban appeal of Midlothian as their journey unfolded. Monte grew up in San Antonio, and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in environmental design. Having served in the U.S. Marine Corps […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Roger and Felest grew up in Grand Prairie, as friends and high school rivals. “I was a Gopher. He was a Warrior,” she explained. “We were best friends, but never dated in school.” They have now been married for 27 years, and have one son, Aaron, who is in his last year […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Not every couple celebrating their 10th anniversary takes the kids along. However, for Kasey Cheshier and his wife, Joy, it all made perfect sense. Kasey was reluctant at first, but Joy had a plan with a trump card. “I thought she was going to say she wanted to go to Disney World,” […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — They say if you want something done right, do it yourself. Sometimes that even applies to building a home. Jeff and Shannon Thaxton have built several houses for themselves over the years, each time adding touches that give a unique style and feel. They have lived in the Coldwater Creek area for […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Trapped in a body that weighed him down with 300 pounds, Chad Austin didn’t want anyone to look at him. Yet he yearned to sing. Only then was he free. “I didn’t want to be on stage, because I was so heavy,” he shared. “But when I sang, I felt like people […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — That cold grey morning, thousands stood in the drizzling rain waiting for a national hero to be driven by — Midlothian’s own Chris Kyle, the decorated Navy SEAL whose murder shocked the nation. Standing respectfully along with the others was Marty Logan, champion drag boat racer. “I’ll never forget it,” he shared. […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Uh, oh. Santa is in trouble. His entire operation is busted, and he is now broke. If Santa has no money, then where will the supplies come from to make the toys and presents? If there are no toys or presents, then there will be no Christmas! Oh dear, who can help […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — This tale begins as all forms of human life begin — with the birth of a baby. Emergency lights and sirens punctured the stillness of the sleeping neighborhood and startled the neighbors awake on April 29, 2013, at 5:00 a.m. They must have wondered what calamity had befallen one of their […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — On a windy, sunny day ripe with opportunity and promise, it was time to visit the bees. One does not just jauntily walk up to bees in their home. Great care and respect is in every cautious step in their direction. Voices are kept at a low and moderated tone. A […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — “Are you ready to do the workout?” challenged a perfectly trim and toned Jane Fonda from the workout video. Answering, “Yes,” on the other side of the screen with her body poised to work her little heart out was 10-year-old Karyn Birdwell. “Growing up, I always struggled with my weight and […]
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