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BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

Celina Resident, Christa Murry, Stops To Smell The Flowers In Her Own Backyard Garden Article by Christine Clark | Photography by Holly Farrow It's June, and your work in the garden this spring is starting to bloom, presenting you with rewards for your hard work. Celina's local garden enthusiast, Christa Murray, shows us around her garden and shares with us her passion for growing things.    Where did you get your passion for gardening? I grew up in the panhandle of Texas on acreage near...

Sports + Recreation

ADVENTURES ON THE WATER

The Great Outdoors Are Waiting For You This Summer Article by Sharla Davenport Summer is the season to break free from routine and dive into the thrill of outdoor activities. With longer days and warmer weather, there is no better time to be outside. Living in Texas provides many opportunities to experience fun in the sun and water.  From over 7,000 lakes and 350 miles of coastal shoreline, there are many ways to embrace summer. When you think of being out on the water, whether it is on a...

Life + Culture

THE CELINA PUBLIC LIBRARY'S BOOKMOBILE

Fast Track To Summer Reading Article by Jennifer Haveman | Photography by Kristi Murry Summer is in full swing at the Celina Public Library! Hayley Valdez, the Library Outreach Coordinator at the Celina Public Library, is a scientist by trade with a passion for learning and discovery. She operates the community bookmobile, a mobile extension of the library that brings books, programs, and resources directly to neighborhoods, schools, and special events across Celina. As a scientist, she...

Arts + Culture

Letter To My Younger Self

Article and Photography by Writing a letter to your younger self is a great exercise in reflection and self-compassion. It can be a way to offer advice, share memories, or simply express kindness. For our Men's Issue, we asked four successful locals to share wisdom with their younger selves. Scott Snellings Snellings Law PLLC Dear Younger Self, I know you’re fired up. You’ve got a vision, a plan, and enough drive to chase down every goal you set. That determination will take you...