Fun 4th Facts

Jun 30, 2015 | Features

Three former U.S. presidents: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, two founders of the Declaration of Independence, died on July 4, 1826. James Monroe died on the 4th in 1831. Americans began celebrating the 4th as Independence Day in 1777, but Congress didn’t make it an...

Sacrifice

Jun 30, 2015 | Features, Main Slider

by John Griffin They say the greatest sacrifice is to give your life for that of another. Hard to top for sure. Our men and women of the Armed Forces take the cake when it comes to paying the ultimate sacrifice for each of us. We don’t really talk about it enough, in...
Hot Fun in the Summer Time 2015

Hot Fun in the Summer Time 2015

May 28, 2015 | Features, Main Slider

Your Local Guide to Summer Events, Camps, VBS, and What To Do Around Town When The Weather Heats Up There’s a lot to keep you and your family busy this summer here in Burleson, Crowley and Joshua. Check out the entire list below or download a PDF that’s...

Mother’s Day 2015: Sound Advice from Mighty Mom

Apr 30, 2015 | Features, Main Slider

by Tiffany Griffin There’s just something fitting about Mother’s Day falling in the month of May. May, in Texas, can be the loveliest time of year. May can also turn on a dime and sling an F5 tornado at you before you know what happened.  That’s basically how...

Local Life Magazine’s My Favorite Local Teacher Contest!

Apr 1, 2015 | Features

  Celebrating the Local Teachers who make a positive impact on our children’s lives Students must write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter (500 words or less) sharing how a teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. They...

To Friend or Not To Friend

Feb 26, 2015 | Features, Main Slider, Technology

by John Griffin In today’s modern society we have more friends than we’ve ever had. It’s wonderful! We’re up to date on all of the latest goings on of everyone in our circle. We’re even keen to those who aren’t directly in our...