Editor's Note • March 2024

Dear Readers,

Although it’s only March and the beginning of spring, the sneaky heat has slipped in and tricked me into thinking it is already summer. It’s a small reminder that school will be out before we know it and there is no better time than the present to start planning for it. Sonterra MUD Parks and Recreation has taken the pressure off by offering an extensive list of summer camp opportunities right here in our own community. Whether your child enjoys sports, cooking, or STEM building, our camps have a little bit of everything, guaranteeing your child will have a blast this summer!

Some of the area's most frequently asked questions center on road repairs and improvements. We sat down with Precinct Four Commissioner Russ Boles to get an update on the latest projects and what the county has slated for this year.

In the spirit of celestial wonder, we focus on the excitement and anticipation of the April 2024 solar eclipse. Across our region, watch parties are springing up, turning this astrological event into a unifying moment. We also delve into the details and cool facts about this cosmic curiosity.

I want to thank Jarrell ISD Police Chief Mezayek for working diligently to ensure the safety and protection of our children not only in the classroom but also at their extracurricular activities. My kids have enjoyed getting to know him on Saturdays during their basketball games. We also congratulate Chief Mezayek for being named Citizen of the Year at the Jarrell Chamber Gala.

There are so many exciting things happening all around us that we don’t want you to miss. From a sold-out Jarrell Chamber Gala and new church launches in our town, to extraordinary members of our community like Dr. Marsha Farney, serving where they live, we’ve got it all for you and more to read in this issue.