Articles by Judy Kramer

Traveling to East Tawakoni’s City Hall makes for a shady, peaceful drive through a residential area on the shore of Lake Tawakoni. When arriving at 288 Briggs Boulevard, it is easy to miss the one-story, yellow City Hall and Community Building that only becomes visible by turning into an alcove, with a park-like landscape and a scenic view of the lake. […]

Owner, Augustin Velazquez wanted to open a new, larger, and brightly colored gold and red building, one that allows for more patrons. […]

Dr. Melissa Nix-Edge has been working at Emory Dental since October 2013, and five years ago became a full-time partner with owner Dr. Bennett Vaculik D.D.S. Dr. Vaculik had opened the dental office in January 2013 after practicing dentistry in Sulphur Springs for 30 years. […]

Emory realtor Keeley Roan’s grandparents owned a steak house in Illinois, and her sister is an experienced coffee shop owner in Ohio who has expanded her business with the addition of a brewery, bar and pizza. […]

Karah Boyd has three children ages five, eight and 11, and has taken a pause from her accounting career to raise her children and volunteer at Rains ISD. But, she is no ordinary volunteer. […]

Since Lyn Baldwin and her husband Bill moved to Lake Fork about 20 years ago she has made a difference in Rains County. Her love of children and dedication to inspiring them to read prompted her to take a volunteer leadership role in the organization of the local affiliate of the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 2018. […]

Thad Wilson was born and raised in Forney, and lived there while serving 28 years as a police officer where he had an interesting career involving undercover assignments. […]

Merideth Chavez was born and raised in Emory, and after leaving to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), she is back home and about to open her own independent pharmacy at 392 East Lennon Drive. […]

Delores Conner had her own restaurant in Rockwall for 30 years featuring pizza and Italian foods. The Pizza Getti was a popular eatery and was reviewed in D Magazine. It also received awards for specialty dressings. […]

Debbie Jones had a professional background that included working as a Child Protection Services agent and mental health case manager before opening The Wildflower Wedding and Special Event Venue in 2018. […]