Dr. Lynn Stucky, Texas State Representative On Sept. 1, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) opened the application portal to a new student loan repayment assistance program targeted at recruiting college-educated Texans to serve as peace officers. When the bill that authorized this program (SB16) passed the Texas House last year, I was elated…
Thank You for Being a Friend Abby McIntyre Hello friend! It is officially autumn. Suddenly the sunshine isn’t so sweltering, and the breeze is just a little cooler. Visions of pumpkins, spiced cider, and warm family gatherings have started to fill everyone’s heads. The coziness and warmth autumn brings is just what the doctor ordered…
Sharon Foy The rain stopped, the clouds stayed, and it was a wonderful morning of gathering backpacks and seeing friends, all while social distancing and wearing masks, of course! At 11 a.m., Stephanie Honeycutt from Friends of the Family drove away with their van filled to the top. Inside were 156 backpacks, 88 for K-5…
Don Pooley Even with COVID-19 precautions and social distancing, club members continue to focus on table tennis play session activities as a means of remaining “Fit for Life.” Some of you may remember the 10 health benefits from table tennis: * Playing improves hand-eye coordination and it stimulates mental alertness, concentration and tactical strategy. *…
David Everly The Champions Rotary Club delivered drinks and sodas to local small town police and firefighters around Denton county. Cities included Justin, Ponder, Sanger, and Krum. The Champions Rotary Club meets every Wednesday morning from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Mule Barn Grill at 218 FM156, Justin, TX 76247. Come see us!
Sharon Foy In the month of ghosts and goblins and hopefully cooler weather, we have a wonderful treat for you for our October luncheon entertainment! Rhonda Medina, a professional actress, vocalist and celebrity impersonator from Hollywood, will be with us once again by popular demand, this time to give her exciting and comical impersonation of…