Ask Alex: Market Days

From consumers to boutique owners, many people have asked me what it takes to stock a gift boutique and how to find new and up-and-coming items. Here are a few questions I am often asked, along with a glimpse into my experience at market! Q. Where do you and other boutique owners find what you are going to...

OakBend Medical Center Announces 2016 Patchwork of Life: Mending Lives Stitch by Stitch

The 2016 Patchwork of Life event is set for Thursday October 13th at Safari Texas Ranch. This year’s beneficiary is the Emergency Care Center at OakBend’s Jackson Street location. The fundraising goal for this event is $300,000, but the committee led by May Tape, DDS and Beth Wolf hopes to raise...

Jared A. Libin Earns Eagle Scout Rank

Brentwood College Prep junior Jared A. Libin earned his Eagle Scout rank on February 6th and received his honor at their Troop Court of Honor on March 21st. Libin joined the scouting program in first grade as a Tiger Cub with Pack 1882 at the age of six, and on becoming a Boy Scout, joined Troop 1631 in...

What I Learned From My Mom

By Jennifer Elliott – My mom passed away a little over a year ago. She was my best friend, and I knew the first year would be hard, but I didn’t realize what an understatement that would be. I couldn’t have written this six months ago.  I started it several times but was too stuck in the emotions...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Family Night at the Movies | By Christopher Hill – The summer movie season arrived a bit early this year with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This film is a continuation of the 2013 film Man of Steel. During that movie, we discovered Superman, and in its final act, we saw the destruction that a...

Hometown Heroes: Tony Griffin

By Joan Frances – Children are the future of this world. For some of these children, life can be arduous. They can be easily swayed into trying drugs or committing crimes. Juveniles who file through the court system need guidance in order to get back on track. They need someone who will mentor them and...