MIDLOTHIAN, TX — Flying high and solo is as close to true freedom as a pilot can get. Omri Kalinsky, a member of Texas Soaring Association, has the opportunity to experience that freedom whenever he wants to get in one of his two glider planes. “Going to fly is what I get up for in […]
WAXAHACHIE, TX — Ralph Cooke has long been a hidden treasure in Waxahachie. His friend, Brown Street Church of Christ elder Glenn Perryman, believes it is time for that to change. “Ralph recently celebrated his 90th birthday,” Glenn said. “He’s a true craftsman and artist whose work has rarely been seen beyond his family and […]
GRANBURY, TX — Janel Morris has a reputation of going above and beyond for her physics students at Granbury High School. Physics is the study of interactions between matter and energy in the universe. The subject can be intimidating, but Janel does more than what is expected to help students achieve a higher level of […]
GRANBURY, TX — Ben and Margret Fields have never been hungry. Still, their hearts go out to people who are. So the Fields grow fields of fresh produce and give the harvest away to food banks. They also give away vehicles — and counseling. Margret, a licensed professional counselor for over 10 years, is currently […]
Granbury, TX — East Texas produced quite a few of Granbury’s movers and shakers, including Mark Weeks, theater arts teacher at Granbury High School. A nature-loving former Boy Scout, Mark grew up fishing and waterskiing in the alligator-ridden Neches River. He roamed Big Thicket Natural Preserve near Beaumont, digging caves in the sides of Boggy […]
GRANBURY, TX — Our teachers juggle many tasks, from classroom instruction to tracking attendance. When Coach Leta Andrews’ students are absent consistently, she follows up with parents and counselors to achieve her greatest goal — seeing young people come to school happy, ready to meet the challenges in front of them every day. “There’s […]
GRANBURY, TX — A great hostess needs to be good with names and make everyone feel welcome. Fran McPherson is a welcoming sight. Fran is a member of Senior Circle and Healthy Woman, where she is a strong volunteer and wears a smile as she welcomes people to the many activities held during the year. […]
Cap off your Thanksgiving holiday with one of these events. November 29 Night of Lights Parade: 7:00 p.m., Historic Downtown District. Following the theme Christ, Mighty Savior – Walking in the Light, this year’s parade travels east on Pearl Street, goes around the Square and back down Bridge Street. For more information, call Historic Granbury Merchants Association, (817) 573-5299, or visit www.granburysquare.com. […]
GRANBURY, TX — With the start of the new school year, Acton Middle School embraced the old ways, which work well. Under the leadership of Principal Jimmy Dawson, they are also preparing for life-altering changes. “The face of education is changing,” he said. Before the 2012-2013 year ended, he and his staff began looking […]
GRANBURY, TX — Geri Lowry is a Renaissance woman. This vivacious businesswoman is also an artist. Retired from several careers as a real estate agent, seamstress, writer and public speaker, Geri recently wrote a sweet little book, The Rats of Grandville, about a group of nine women who gathered in a loft to knit. When they began making little […]
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