RED OAK, TX — Born in a logging camp in 1928, Donald “Don” Shields got used to moving very early on. As the seasons changed and the availability of lumber shifted, his father, who supported the family by driving an eight-wheeled log wagon up and down the hills, moved with the work. During the time they lived […]
MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Some of the photographic images were dark in color with an ethereal, dreamlike quality to them. Others looked as though they were under a shroud of fog. All shared an element of mystery, as the photographs were definitely not your everyday modern photos. Rebecca Rury, the creator of the images, is […]
MANSFIELD, TX — Mansfield SWAT team scouts, seen only as subtle flickers of movement among the trees, quietly surrounded a cul-de-sac home. The Special Weapons and Tactics officers positioned themselves to watch every inch of the property. According to their dispatch orders, a disturbance in the home could become a hostage situation. As a black, armored […]
ENNIS, TX — Growing up, Michael Aguilar Sr. did not have the opportunity to play sports. Determined not to let his children experience a similar situation, Michael Sr. did everything he could, from learning a game he knew nothing about to coaching every sport his son wanted to play. At 2 years old, Michael Jr. was throwing […]
CORSICANA, TX — “One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something,” Nolan Ryan, former major league baseball pitcher and current principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers, said. […]
BURLESON, TX — When Sprinkles the clown arrives, there is no missing him. The joy emanating from him quickly fills his surroundings and captures the attention of everyone in sight. People of all ages are captivated by his playful antics, which is exactly why Mattie Foster invited him and his fellow clowns to help […]
WEATHERFORD, TX — Preserving the history of Parker County is Amberley Parker’s top priority at the Weatherford Public Library. She has worked part time as the library’s digitization clerk since September, when the library received a $75,000 one-year grant for its new PEACH program. Amberley hopes the Preserving and Expanding Access to Culture and History project […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — Sarah Farmer isn’t scared to get her hands dirty, especially when it comes to creating things in the kitchen. “I’ve always mashed up the bread with my hands,” Sarah said, remembering all the dressing she’s helped her mom prepare for Thanksgiving dinners. “Mom didn’t believe in cleaning as you go, so we […]
DUNCANVILLE, TX — An unknown person once said music is what feelings sound like. If this is indeed true, then the symphony of love and dedication that flow from the heart of Jarrod Johnston should definitely not be missed. Jarrod, who was born in Houston but reared in the Metroplex, is the worship pastor […]
RED OAK, TX — Just keeping her eye on the ball isn’t enough for Samantha Gilmore. This focused high school senior looks at the big picture. She is a star athlete in golf and softball, as well as maintaining an academic record that put her in the top 10 percent of her class at Red […]
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