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In Search of Community

By Randy Pittenger Our family moved to Belton in 1988 in search of community. We found opportunities to invest and

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by REBECCA BACHTEL Mary Senese, owner of Temple-based Dough Re Mi edible cookie dough business,

By JANNA ZEPP | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR When you feel your worst, look your best! That was Amy Thomas’

By MANDY SHELTON | Photos by SKEEBO “Thank you for calling Cinderella Couture; how may I serve you?” It’s not

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by REBECCA BACHTEL Treno Pizzeria and Taproom is the new kid on the block when

By JANNA ZEPP | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR In the 1970s, Elwood Smith traveled the state for work and, occasionally,

By AMY ROGNLIE | Photos by REBECCA BACHTEL “At iMeraki, we believe clothing should empower people to live their best

Story and photos by JANNA ZEPP If you’re looking to get away from the 21st century for a little while,

By JANNA ZEPP | Photos by BECKY STINEHOUR Hospitality is truly a family business for Lauren Vickers Wilson. She and

Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings and Merry Christmas Central Texas. Welcome to the Winter 2020-21 Tex Appeal Magazine. This edition’s focus