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THREADS OF SERVICE ONE FAMILY’S JOURNEY ACROSS 250 YEARS OF SERVICE STORY & PHOTOS PROVIDED BY J.J. BROOKSHIRE As we continue to celebrate America 250, this story traces one family’s path through the nation’s unfolding history—from colonial arrival and frontier settlement to modern military service across every major American conflict. It is a reflection of…
THE EXTRAORDINARY POWER OF ORDINARY PATRIOTS STORY & PHOTOS BY OWEN BARTOSH I arrived in Washington DC only a month ago… a young man from Waxahachie,Texas, to take on the nation’s Capital as one of thousands of summer interns. After exploring the city, I arrived at the end of the National Mall and saw him:…
UNDER THE DOME OF DEMOCRACY A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIVING HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE & ART OF THE U.S. CAPITOL STORY AND PHOTOS BY MELISSA MCBRIDE Planning a U.S. Capitol Tour Stepping into the U.S. Capitol is especially meaningful—anexperience that begins at the Capitol Visitor Center. It is bestplanned ahead with advance reservations, particularly duringhigh-interest periods such…
WAXAHACHIE CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH WITH COMMUNITY & TRADITION! This season, Waxahachie offers an inviting backdrop to celebrate the enduringspirit of America’s 250th anniversary. Across the nation, communities arehonoring this historic milestone, and Waxahachie joins in with a vibrant blendof patriotic pride, family-friendly festivals, live music, and the timeless charmthat has made it one of North…
by Cindy Burch My mother-in-law is in her eighties and has traveled quite a bit, yet Paris had somehow alwaysslipped through the cracks. Last year, she made a simple request: would I take her to Paris in the spring? She didn’t have to ask me twice. We arrived on a brilliant, sunlit morning. We headed…
by Melissa McBrideaka The Wander Edit WHERE EVERY SEASON TELLS A STORY… ABOUT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM…Set along the serene shores of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum ranks among the top arboretums globally. With its 66 acres blooming in a living tapestry of color, history, and quiet wonder, every winding path invites curiosity, and every…
by Melissa McBride aka The Wander Edit UNVEILING THE REIMAGINED GRAND HYATT AT DFW’S TERMINAL D Following their 20 yearanniversary and a $34 million transformation, Grand Hyatt at DFW Airport recently unveiled its reimagined hotel property, focusing clearly on elevating the guest and travel experience. Located within one of the busiest global aviation hubs, the accommodations…
by Tia Minzoni Tia Minzoni, CEO of Dallas-based Stella Jet Experiences, is one of the country’s fewwomen-owned private aviation companies and is reimagining in-flight luxury.“IN AVIATION, WHERE WOMEN MAKE UP FEWER THAN 4% OF EXECUTIVES, SHE BOLDLY LEADS IN A TRADITIONALLY MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY.” TIA MINZONI A LEADER IN BESPOKE PRIVATE CHARTER & MEMBERSHIP AVIATION Tia Minzoni is the…
STORY PROVIDED BY LAURIE MOSLEYPHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES BROOKS & WAXAHACHIE CVB WAXAHACHIE loves hosting visitors not only from every part of Texas and the United States of America, but also from around the world! That’s right, international visitors have a bucket list with Waxahachie, Texas, and the legendary Ellis County Courthouse is on it. This…
FALL & WINTER MAGIC IN DOWNTOWN ENNIS STORY & PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ASHLEY COLUNGA, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR, CITY OF ENNIS HOLIDAY SEASON IN DOWNTOWN ENNIS The magic doesn’t stop after autumn. The holiday season kicks off with our annual Shop Small Saturday on November 29, followed by the sparkling Parade of Lights & Block Party on…