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2017 Holiday Happenings

Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area 21st Annual Nature in Lights Nov. 17-Jan. 7, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Santa’s Village Nov.

Story by SALLY GRACE HOLTGRIEVE Photo by RICHARD CREED I have thistle china and a shortbread recipe from my Great-Grandma

First Fridays Stay Out Late Downtown 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. First Friday of every month historic downtown Temple is transformed

Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photo by RICHARD CREED I grew up in a large extended Italian family. My mom and

Dear Readers, It’s hard to believe another year has passed and the holiday season is upon us. While searching for

Story by EMILY HILLEY-SIERZCHULA Photos by JULIE NABOURS Any Black Friday shopping veteran can tell you the experience is not

Story and photo by M. CLARE HAEFNER Christmas Eve has always been my favorite day of the holiday season. It

Dear Readers, This month, Tex Appeal writers had the privilege to interview some of the young professional women in our

Criminal justice degree transfers into banking career Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photos by MIKE BARTOSZEK and JULIE NABOURS and contributed

Childhood dream leads to career in medicine Story by SALLY GRACE HOLTGRIEVE Photos by JULIE NABOURS and contributed by DEKE