MIDLOTHIAN, TX — “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” These words, spoken by 19th century journalist Henry Brooks Adams, point to the phenomenal amount of impact and power a teacher can wield. Nearly every person who has been to school can point to at least one teacher who […]
MANSFIELD, TX — When Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Easley took a brutal hit as a football player for the University of Tennessee, he thought that maybe he should search for a new profession. He traded in the football for a Bible to become a pastor after his college days. Shortly after earning his master’s degree, […]
ENNIS, TX — Even though it lies off the beaten path, about 15 miles northeast of Ennis, the quiet hamlet of Bristol is home to what its caretakers lovingly call the “Beast.” Just ask Fire Chief Eddie Miner or any of his crew that comprise the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department. They should know. The […]
CORSICANA, TX — Baseball is a longstanding tradition in American culture. Many have watched it, and others have played it. However, very few have had the opportunity to experience the game from the official’s point of view, one which entails a different understanding and perspective of the game, according to Elton Raney, Monty Casbeer […]
BURLESON, TX — Practicing patience, trust, faith and confidence is an everyday challenge for us all. Students at Wings of Hope, an equine therapy center on the southern edge of Burleson, learn the same lessons in character — among others — by working with horses five times their size. This year, 12 of them […]
MANSFIELD, TX — Duke, Winston and Max know how to light up a room. They’ve really never met a stranger, and everyone loves them. They seem to bless everyone who gets to spend even the smallest amount of time with them. Although their language is difficult to understand, they always seem to know how […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — The clock was ticking and the wait was interminable. At the end of 48 hours, Justin and Heather Blackwell would experience the greatest joy of their lives or their deepest sorrow. They were trying to adopt a baby girl, and in Texas, the birthmother cannot sign the adoption papers until 48 […]
RED OAK, TX — Americans have always enjoyed watching the Olympics, and the games held in London this past summer were especially exciting. During the Parade of Nations, members of Team USA strolled proudly through the stadium waving to a multitude of cheering onlookers. The best athletes in the world had gathered to compete […]
DESOTO, TX — A famous artist was once asked how he created a famous work. His response was quite simple. He noted that all was well when he had a brush or chisel in his hand. He wasn’t happy unless he was working on a piece of art. His joy came from creating. The […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — When Pete Borjas walks down the hall of the Waxahachie Police Department, it’s obvious he belongs there. His dark eyes and contagious smile broadcast that he likes being a cop. But it wasn’t his first love. Pete made a detour to the United States Marine Corps before wearing a policeman’s uniform. […]
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