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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ENNIS, TX — This month the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival enters its 62nd year, and although the event is sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club, it is Gina Rokas and Paula Campo of the Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau who actively promote the event, providing tourists information, maps and directions to the trails. “We are […]
CORSICANA, TX — On the popular television game show, Jeopardy, contestants compete by picking squares under which are answers that require them to respond with the correct question. An example of such an answer that might be found on the show is: “The purpose of this organization is to stop drunk driving, support the victims […]
BURLESON, TX — Jessica Walls always wanted to teach. As a child, she pretended to be a teacher, but wasn’t sure she could do it. “I was one of those nerds who got overly excited about shopping for school supplies when school was about to start,” she said. “I loved that part more than buying […]
WEATHERFORD, TX — From Africa to Weatherford, Dana Blankenship always knew there was a right and wrong to everything in life. She — By Joy Brooks is a woman who spends her time in service of others. “Very early on in life I was already a social worker,” Dana shared. Her zeal to help […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — With the promise of spring in the air and warmer weather weather on the horizon, March is the time of year when many people start to think about home and lawn improvements. Some areas of focus are greener, healthier lawns; designing colorful landscaping projects; soil maintenance; planting gardens and cleaning out […]
CEDAR HILL, TX — America has seen its share of strange fads in the past 50 or so years. Many people have a pet rock stuffed deep into their catch-all drawer, probably sitting next to the remains of their troll doll collection. And what woman’s closet is complete without a pair of hot pants […]
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