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Issue 10| December 2013

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Robert Summers

Creating art that is “larger than life”

THE HAPPY HIPPO

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Granbury Theater Compamy A Christmas Carol

GOURMET COFFEE SHOP

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Movies

There is more than one way to see a movie! Brazos Drive-In. & Show Biz.

Art

Oak Tree Gallery & Framing.

List of local galleries enclosed.

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Activities

Christmas parade in Glen Rose & Living Christmas cards in Granbury.

Pete Davis, cowboy poet.

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Life in Granbury

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Calendar of Events

We got it all! Want to know what’s happening today, check here....

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Glen Rose

Life in Glen Rose.

HOOD County

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Charles Dickens heart-warming classic to share with friends & family

Art:

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Activities: Living Christmas Cards Page 8

Dallas’ bronze cattle drive sculpture covers four acres and is the most photographed landmark in Dallas.

Granbury Living Christmas Cards is an outdoor interactive family event.

Lodging:

Fossil Rim Lodge & Foothills Safari Camp

Overnight Safari – Texas Style

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Dining: The Happy Hippo Page 28

The best coffee in Somervell County as well as muffins, sandwiches & soups.

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Shopping

Holiday shopping & consignment shops luxury clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags, home decor, antiques and furniture.

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Lodging

Fossil Rim, plus a full listing of: Lodges, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotel or Motel, we can help you decide where to stay.

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Theater

Elvis Presley tribute artist— Donny Edwards

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Music & Nightlife

Randy Brown-enthusiasm for true country music, plus live music listings .

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The Happy Hippo Plus a complete listing of dining opportunities.

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Dining

Cover photo: © DavidL Photography Historic 19th century Granbury Nutt House Hotel

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Welcome to My Hometowns Texas

Cultural & Entertainment Magazine

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hen it comes to the holidays, I find that I wait longer and longer to shop every year. It seems the older I get, the less “free” time I have. But, I hope that I am never one of those people who are the very last-minute shoppers (you’ll often find them buying gift cards on Christmas Eve). Then there are those, like my daughter, that before Thanksgiving have lights up, Christmas trees decorated, Christmas shopping already started, and are just lovers of all things holiday. Remember that although this time of year is about good cheer, love, and celebrations, the holidays can also bring about extreme amounts of stress. So, please use this issue of “My Hometowns Texas” as your Christmas shopping and event guide.

After all your shopping, you can reward yourself at the fun events found on our calendar pages, or enjoy some delicious meals at our local restaurants.

The message here is meant to inspire you to support locally owned and operated businesses all around the area. It is less stressful and takes a shorter

amount of time to shop in your hometown, than to drive to the big cities and contend with the crowds.

The Holidays can be quite hectic, but with the time you save shopping locally, you’ll be able to make the time to relax and enjoy the “Reason for the Season”.

Following are just a few events for your enjoyment.

The holiday season kicks off with the Granbury Opera House’s Gala Extravaganza black tie event starting at 6 pm. The 30th Annual Granbury Candlelight Tours is Dec. 6-8 from 6:15-9:15. If you haven’t decorated yet, these homes are sure to give you some fabulous ideas. On the 7th, the kids can have breakfast with Santa at: the 2nd annual GHS Stowaways pancake breakfast from 9-11:30 am at the Granbury High School Cafeteria; or at Camp El Tesoro from 8-11 am. Then on Dec. 13 & 14, the Living Christmas cards come to life on the Granbury Square between 6 and 9 pm. In Glen Rose, Dec. 14 is full of cheer all day long on the square with singers and dancers, The Stable at the Methodist Church from 12-4, the parade at 6 pm, and the Community Choir and

lighting of the Christmas tree.

These are only a few of the holiday events that are sure to put you in the spirit to shop, decorate and enjoy the season.

I would like to thank our wonderful staff for putting up with the deadlines, being there when I needed you and taking time to make this publication the best it can be. I am humbled by your dedication.

I would also like to thank our great advertisers for the continued support these past ten months. Without you, we would not have the privilege of publishing this magazine and informing the Hood and Somervell county area residents of all the fun, exciting, and entertaining things to do.

Please show your thanks to them by “shopping local” this holiday season.

Happy Holidays,

Joe Adams

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Robert Summers – Creating art that is “larger than life”

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exas native Robert Summers began his lifelong career as a sought after painter and sculptor at the tender age of two, creating figures and animals with bread dough and graduating to oil painting by the age of nine.

Although Summers had no formal training, other than a short course in mixing colors at the age of fifteen, he began to explore his God-given talent in his twenties and has since become proficient in many mediums including: egg and acrylic tempera, oil, dry-brush watercolor, pastel and pencil as well as wax and clay. His ability as a sculptor has led to numerous commissions for major projects in cities throughout the United States.

Summers long list of major works include many “larger than life” sculptures, a few of which are: a nine-foot statue of golf legend Byron Nelson, which is prominently located near the first tee at the TPC course at the Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas in Irving; a standing figure of Texas pioneer, Major George B. Erath, on display at the Texas

Rangers Hall of Fame; and a nine-foot statue of John Wayne for the John Wayne Airport in Orange County California. The sculpture of John Wayne is so life-like that, upon it’s unveiling, it prompted his children to remark, “This is the first time I’ve seen my Father since he passed away. It looks like he’s gonna take another step forward. You caught the walk, the wardrobe, the attitude and most importantly the spirit of the man. Thank you.” Robert created his largest bronze for the Pioneer Plaza at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas.

The piece, a cattle drive, includes seventy longhorn steers herded by three riders on horseback. Completed in the mid 1990’s, the work took him two and a half years to finish. The bronze trail drive covers four acres and was a break-through in that the artist designed both the sculptures as well as the landscaping.

This monumental bronze piece has the honor of being the most photographed landmark in Dallas.

The process of producing a monument starts with the

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creation of a small scale model called a Maquette.

Maquettes are between twelve and thirty-six inches tall and are primarily used to ensure that the client and the artist have the same vision of the completed piece. If there are any major changes needed, they are made in the small size and once the client has agreed that the Maquette is a good representation of the final piece the process of producing the final full-sized monument in clay is started.

Many painstaking and precise steps are required to complete the finished piece. When the sculpture is finished to the artist’s satisfaction the client is brought in to view the final product. Once approved, the piece moves on to a foundry where molds are made and wax patterns are fashioned from the molds and prepared for casting into bronze.

anything unless it relates to my own experience. Occasionally I’ll read some historical story and try to recreate that moment, but I have to be careful to make the costumes and weapons correct. Cattle ranching may be a vanishing way of life, but the basic principles are still much the same as they were a hundred years ago.” Although Robert Summers has garnered many awards, one of his greatest honors came on July 4, 1975 when, then Governor, Dolph Briscoe and the Texas Legislature named him as the official Texas Bicentennial Artist. His works have appeared in hundreds of newspapers and periodicals world-wide, including: Texas Highways, National Geographic and Southwest Art. Robert resides in his boyhood home of Glen Rose and besides being one of Texas’ finest artists also plays bagpipes, practices falconry, acts and sings contemporary Christian music… a Renaissance man carrying on the true cowboy spirit of this small Texas town.

You can see Robert Summers nationally acclaimed work at The White Buffalo Gallery located in historic downtown Glen Rose, Texas.

The White Buffalo Gallery 200 NE Barnard Street Glen Rose, Texas 214-914-5372

Equally important are Summers’ beautiful paintings of the contemporary West.

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ak Tree Gallery & Framing was purchased by Lynn Bleeker in the 1980s. Her daughter BenjiBleeker -Cole worked at the store off and on for many years, and is now the manager. Previously, Benji was in the paint and decorating business in Granbury, but now works for her mother full time.

Oak Tree Gallery does

Galleries Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 www.artefactz.com Brazos Prophetic Arts 313 Ables Street (817) 579-1775 Langdon Center Art Gallery 308 East Pearl Street (817) 279-1164 Oak Tree Gallery & Framing 2103 East Highway 377 (817) 573-6252 RAEB Inc 3101 Neri Road (817) 573-5616 Uptownarts.NET 4395 E. Hwy. 377 (682) 936-2581

museum quality framing and is a one-stop frame shop for picture framing, custom frames, art framing, photo framing, and shadow box.

The Gallery has high tech computerized mat cutters that can create any design you are looking for. Benji is a perfectionist and if it is not right, it does not go out of the store. She has a son,Tucker, and a dog Teko, a Yorkshire terrier. The Gallery creations

Granbury Opera House. One of the pictures is of Jo Ann Miller, who played with the Tommy Dorsey Band, and performed in many plays at the Opera House. She is best remembered for “The Rivals” and “Mame”. Also, she was the managing director of the Opera House until 1994.

Oak Tree Gallery is having an Open House on December 6th from 10 am to 7pm at 2103 E. Hwy 377. Please come and enjoy the hospitality and take advantage of discounts up to 50%. Benji and Teko wish everyone a happy holiday season.

Recently, Benji was asked to frame three historical pictures that will hang in the lobby of the newly renovated

Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232 Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 www.yourprivatecollection.com Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-7494 barnardsmill.com White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 thewhitebuffalogallery.com

Lake Granbury Art Association www.granburyart.org 224 N Travis Street

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are located in numerous homes and businesses all across the county.

Activities

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ranbury Living Christmas Cards is an outdoor interactive family event taking place on the square in Granbury. Lakeside Baptist Church is providing the creative programming, and James Spurlock, a nationallyrenown artist is the artistic director.

The cards are huge (up to 24’wide and 10’ tall).

Scenes such as A Cowboy Christmas, A Granbury Winter Wonderland, and The Nativity are shown. The live cast will seem to step right out of the card as they interact with

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the audience. The Artisans Village will demonstrate woodworking, candle making and art as families stroll through. There is even a hot cider tent to help warm you.

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Lakeside Baptist Church worship choir will perform a 30-minute mini-musical each evening at 8:30 pm. There is no charge for the event which takes place December 13 & 14 from 6 – 9 pm.

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n Saturday, December 14, Glen Rose will have their traditional

Choir sing and watch the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. This will be a wonderful conclusion

lighted parade beginning at 6 pm. The procession heads down Barnard Street until it reaches the downtown square.

Floats will park around the square and everyone is invited to stay to hear the Community

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to special events and shopping taking place all day long around town. There is even an elf camp throughout the day to let parents shop in peace.

The Vision It was bone chillin’ cold, that winter night as he saddled up the bay was his turn to watch the herd jist another part of drawin’ a cowboy’s pay As he rode off into the darkness he snugged his hat down tight and turned his collar up against a wind, that howled and began to bite As he circled the herd with the bay at a slow and peaceful gait everything seemed in order and for the sun he now had to wait He was tryin’ not to fall asleep when he heard the most beautiful sound it came from all around him its source could not be found A million angelic voices filled the darkened night when all at once the darkness was replaced, with a brilliant light He could scarce believe the herd didn’t move or what was takin’ place then he heard the voice of God and saw Christ’s holy face He got down off the bay and bowed down on his knee God said, “I gave you my son to light the way to me”.

“Go forth from here and live your life anew Christ was born and died to give everlastin’ peace and life to you” Well the voice and light were gone as he raised up from the ground the sun was jist beginning to rise as he mounted and made one last round As he rode back to the bunk house safe and warm it suddenly dawned on him what day this was, this was Christmas morn.

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HOOD County through the lens Connie & Doug’s

Sports House

D’Vine Wine

Debbie Fair at Brazos Moon

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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CALENDAR A place to have fun

Open Every Day Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Everyday Closed Christmas Day 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-897-2960 8:30 am – 3:29 pm Every Day 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose Open Tuesday – Saturday US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Mon-Sat 817-683-4513 www.usveteransmuseum.com

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1st - 15th 2nd Annual “In the Spirit of Giving Artist Tree Benefits” at Galleries around Granbury Square. Silent auction benefitting three middle school art departments 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 817-408-0000 1st - 18th Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker Exhibit The Langdon Center 817-279-1164 308 E. Bridge St., Granbury Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday 214 N Crockett St., Granbury

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Dollhouse Museum 10:00 – 4:00 pm Friday & Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday 421 East Bridge St., Granbury

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Hood County Jail Museum 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 817-573-5135 208 N Crockett St. Granbury Open every Friday and Saturday Last Mile Cemetery Tour Granbury City Cemetery 817-559-0849 10:45-11:45 pm Rock N Bowl – Granbury Lanes 10:00 pm – midnight Granbury Ghosts and Legend Tours On the Square 7:00 pm & 9:15 pm 817-559-0849 or GranburyGhosts@gmail.com Open Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Creation Evidence Museum 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Open Every Saturday Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm 817-573-8810 Free

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st Dinosaur World – Glen Rose 50% off with new packaged toy 1058 Park Road 59

EVENTS DECEMBER

th Somervell County Expo Center - Glen Rose Team Roping Series 6:30 pm 254-897-4509 Spectators Free

Fossil Rim – Glen Rose Somervell County Day Somervell County residents receive Free admission with donation of canned goods 254-897-2960 Nutt House Hotel – Granbury Lori Wilde – Book signing 10 am- 4 pm Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Cactus Jack & his Band of Outlaws Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 1919 Allen Ct Boys & Girls Club of Hood County 1st Ever Christmas Tree Auction 4:00 pm American Town Hall

th Granbury Opera House Premiere Gala Extravaganza 817-579-0952 for tickets Black tie event starts at 6 pm

Breakfast with Santa at Camp El Tesoro 8-11 am 7710 Fall Creek Hwy 817-806-5451

Book signing at Sports House Jim Dent – author and Awardwinning journalist1:00-3:00 pm “The Kids Got It Right”

Creation Evidence MuseumGlen Rose 1st Saturday Lecture Series Director Carl Baugh 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 254-897-3200

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th Oak Tree Gallery Open House 2103 E Hwy 377 - Granbury 10am - 7 pm 6th - 8th 30th Annual Granbury Candlelight Tours 817-573-5299 6:15-9:15 pm Downtown www.granburycandlelighttour.com

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th Acton Nature Center 7:00 am-9:30 am 6900 Smoky Hill Court 1st Saturday Bird Walk 2nd Annual GHS Stowaways Pancake Breakfast with Santa GHS Cafeteria 9 - 11:30 am Granburystowaways.org 817-559-4323 Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Coffee with a Park Ranger 10:00-11:00 am

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Greenwood Saloon – Bluff Dale Undead Joe Trio 8:00 pm Boot Scootin’ Country—Glen Rose 3 Rivers Shine 8 pm Eighteen Ninety Grille - Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz 7:00-10:00 pm Hollywood & Vine – Glen Rose HR & the Service Reps 7:00 pm

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th Preserve Granbury presents: Reel Injun, On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian 6 - 7:30 pm Gordon House at the Langdon Ctr www.reelinjunthemovie.com 12th-23rd Granbury Opera House A Christmas Carol 817-579-0952 Monday-Friday 7:30 pm Saturday 3:30 && 7:30 pm Sunday 2:00 pm

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th Somervell County Best Western Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 1517 N. Plaza Dr Citizens Center 1919 Allen Court Granbury, TX 76048 -Glen Rose Country & Western 817-573-4239 Dance 7 - 9:30 pm 44579@hotel.bestwestern.com Granbury Theater Company Music: C B Sutton A Christmas Carol– Inn 3:30 & 7:30 pm Music, Massage & Merlot Classic 1209 North Plaza Drive D’Vine Wine on the square Granbury, TX 76048 6:30 pm 817-573-8874Eighteen Ninety Grille - Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz hamandshivam@yahoo.com 7:00-10:00 pm 13th -14th Comfort Suites Granbury Living Christmas Cards Girls Dr.Night Out – Granbury On the Square 6-9 pm Free 903 Harbor Lakes Granbury, TX 76048 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Christmas Artisans Village and Concert by Lakeside Baptist 817-579-5559Granbury Square gm.txb14@choicehotles.com Church Boot Scootin’ Country—Glen Rose Days Inn Jason Custer & the Outsiders – th Somervell County Expo 1201 N. Plaza Drive 9:00 pm Ctr— Glen Rose Granbury, TX 76048 Dinosaur Valley Jackpot Show817-573-2611 or 800-228-5150 th The Pan Handle 10 am – 4 pm Spectators Free presents: Granbury Inn & Suites 254-898-3867 or 512-983-7273 Holiday 1339 North Plaza Drive Rum Cocktails 2 - 4:30 pm - Ray Raney Grandma’s Attic—Cresson Granbury, TX 76048 800-858-8607 101 Park Pl Cir – CD Signing 817-573-2691 /817-579-1518 Cody Dell Akridge 12-2 pm rs_mathias@hotmail.com th Somervell County Expo Hilton Garden Inn Glen Rose United Methodist 635 E. Pearl St (on the Lake)Ctr—Glen Rose Team Roping Series - 6:30 pm Church - Come to the Stable Granbury, TX 76048 12 – 4 pm 817-579-3800254-897-4509

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th Somervell County Citizens CenterGlen Rose - Country & Western Dance | 7 - 9:30 pm Music: Steve Blackmon

Somervell County Expo Center - Glen Rose Brother-N-Laws Team Roping 903-875-8130 Spectators Free

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th Dinosaur Valley State Park--Glen Rose Coffee with a Park Ranger 10:00 - 11:00 am Boozers – Granbury Piece of my Heart 9:00 pm Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 1919 Allen Court Eighteen Ninety Grille - Granbury Darwin Martin - Jazz 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Revolver Brewing Tour: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5650 Matlock Road 817-736-8034 Music: Green Light Pistol

Glen Rose Christmas Parade Holiday Inn Express th Hollywood & Vine – Glen Rose Outlaws 6:00 pmCommunity Choir & Suites Cactus Jack & his Band of and lightingof the Christmas 1515 N. Plaza Dr 7:00 pm Darrin Kobetich Last Saturday Gallery Night Tree & Santa.Singers and Granbury, TX 76048 The Galleries of Granbury dancers throughout the day. 817-579-9977 th Dinosaur Valley State Granbury Square – 6 pm – 9 pm Park – Glen Rose Fossil Rim – Glen Rose Coffee with a Park Ranger Boot Scootin’ Country – Glen Rose Holiday Around the Rim 10:00-11:00 am Patricia LeAnn 9:00 pm 5 – 8 pm Holiday shopping, Heather Elles Music tour& dinner 254-897-2960 Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury for reservations Tours – 1:00 -5:00 pm 29th - 31st 1919 Allen Court NCHA-Brazos Valley Cutters Dinosaur Valley State ParkAt Silverado Arena 325-277-5330 Coffee with a Park Ranger Papa Chulo’s – Granbury 10:00-11:00 am 1300 S Morgan st Hollywood & Vine – Bird Feeding Frenzy Grant Gilbert 7:00 pm Glen Rose 2:00-4:00 pm HR & the Service Reps 7:30 pm Decorate your own bird feeder Eighteen Ninety Grille - Granbury and see Saint Nick 254-897-4588 Darwin Martin - Jazz Reservations 7:00-10:00 pm Super Second Saturday – Upcoming Events: Revolver Brewing Tour: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Jan. 1st – 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Granbury Square Merchants— Dinosaur Valley State Park 5650 Matlock Road On the Square First Day Hike 2014 1-3 pm 817-736-8034 Music: Revolver Brewing Tour: Jan. 3rd – Somervell Expo Ctr12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Glen Rose Blue Grass Jam Sessions5650 Matlock Road Nolan River Dog Show Glen Rose 817-736-8034 Oakdale Park – 3:00 pm Music: HR and the Service Reps Concert at 6:30 pm www.myhometownstexas.com My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine - 13

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Somervell County through the lens The Back Alley Boutique

The Barnyard

The White Buffalo Gallery

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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The Real Estate Advisor Dream It. See It. Own It™

Calling all Sellers, Come One Come All!!!

It’s a new day in real estate in Hood County. The market has all the makings of becoming a seller’s market.

What does that mean? It means that there is more demand for homes than there are homes to purchase. In real estate, this demand is referred to as Inventory. Inventory in Hood County is down by 21.3%. Yet, closed sales are up in Hood County by 18.7%. The median sales price has remained relatively consistent over the last two years at approximately $160,000. Homes are selling at approximately $94 per square foot, which is slightly up from 2012. All of these statistics further prove that home sales in Hood County continue to be very strong.

We may not have much water in the lake right now but Real Estate is Good!

We have a saying at Century 21 Shirley Hooks, “If you can dream of a new home, you can see that new home in your mind. If you can see that new home in your mind, you are more apt to make it happen and you can own that home.

Shirley Hooks LLC. Without dreams, what would keep life exciting?

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Say hello to an extraordinary little boy named Nicholas!

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icholas is soon to be the youngest home owner in Hood County, yes you read that right, home owner. Alongside his equally extraordinary Mom, Katie, Nicholas is thriving. In this day and age, one searches long and hard to find the EXTRA in a sea of ordinary.

Although the journey to today has been a long journey, Nicholas and Katie will be moving into their new home very soon. While that may seem ordinary to you, these two individuals are anything but!! Over the next several issues, we will take you through Nicholas’s

journey. It is an amazing story to say the least.

Nicholas, soon to be three years old, came into this world with many challenges.

On the day he turned six months old, his family got his diagnosis. He was diagnosed with spastic quad cerebral palsy, cortical visual impairment (legally blind), microcephaly (small head), epilepsy, and failure to thrive resulting in the addition of a feeding tube. Doctors told Katie that Nicholas would always be catatonic.

Shortly after receiving this life changing diagnosis, the family decided to move to Texas. This move has proven over and over again to be a great choice for the young family. In Texas, Nicholas has gained access to a great team of doctors and caregivers. With much love and devotion from his mother and family, Nicholas has fought very hard to prove the doctors ALL wrong! He has a flirtatious personality and always has a great big smile on his face! He loves being around people! Nicholas recently has

been able to eat some without his feeding tube, his sight is thought to be improving, and he is able to bang his spoon on his tray. He is starting to talk, saying Mamma, Papa, and High Five !!! These things may seem like small steps for some, but to Nicholas and those that love him, these behaviors are nothing short of a miracle!!!

Thanks to the help of real estate professionals and local builders, Nicholas is going to be moving into a home built especially for his needs. Follow this story in the next issue to find out more about Nicholas and his amazing journey.

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Top Agent Spotlight

Congrats to the Top Performing Agents for 10/15/13-11/15/13

3 Critical Factors in Selecting the Right Agent Finding the right listing agent is the most important factor in the successful sale of your home. However, it is not easy. When looking for an agent, consider several factors: • Professionalism is a must. It is important to remember that the Realtor® you choose is representing you and you must feel confident that your listing agent is always dressed appropriately, on-time, possesses strong oral and written skills and above all, exhibits integrity.

• Reputation/experience! If your agent has 10 to 20 years of experience and strong references, you are well on your way to selling your home. An experienced agent knows how to negotiate and avoid road blocks that can prevent a home sale from imploding.

• Finally, make sure that your agent has a good working partnership with all venues involved in the sale of your home (other real estate companies, mortgage firms, title companies, inspectors, etc.).

Selling a home in today’s marketplace requires experience, skill, and a great network of potential buyers. Step 1 for success is to select the right agent for the job. Interview no less than 3 agents and select the one that you believe meets and exceeds the criteria listed above. Feel free to contact me for a free market assessment of your home. I need more properties for my buyers.

Tammy Dill, Realtor® Century 21 Shirley Hooks

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Considering Placing a Home on a Rental Program?

Picking a great property manager for your rental properties is one of the most important tasks you’ll undertake once you’ve actually found a good rental. In searching for a manager, you’ll want to do a thorough interview. In this series, we will discuss the questions you will want to ask when looking for your Property Manager. The first question is: 1 – Cost: Managers generally charge a monthly fee to watch and maintain your property. Those fees can range from as low as 5%, to upwards of 20%. Obviously, you should look for a company that charges less and provides more services.

At Century 21, we offer 2 property management programs to serve our owners. Our Gold Level Service is 10% and our Platinum Level Service is 20%. Our Platinum Service saves an average property owner, 17% in repairs and care services per year.

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id you know that there is a little bit of Africa right here in Somervell County, just west of Glen Rose? Staying at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center’s Lodge or Foothills Safari Camp is an unforgettable overnight getaway set in a secluded area of Fossil Rim’s ~1800 acre wildlife preserve. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a not-forprofit organization involved in a worldwide program of captive breeding for indigenous and exotic endangered and threatened animals. It is home to some 50 different species, including rhinos, zebras, giraffe, cheetahs and much more.

Overnight stays also come with free admission to the 9.5 mile scenic wildlife drive where most of these animals can be seen in a natural free-roaming habitat.

The Foothills Safari Camp offers safari-style tented cabins, with heat and AC, two twin beds, private bath and a small patio overlooking a popular wildlife watering hole. You can hear the howling wolves as you fall asleep at night and birds singing as you awake in the morning.

Lodge and Foothills Safari Camp pastures. You can also get an upclose look at the resident deer and wild turkey.

The guest pavilion located at the Safari Camp provides a full hot breakfast buffet, including homemade biscuits, sausage, bacon, eggs, coffee, juice and more. Dinner at Foothills Safari Camp for all overnight guests is available Friday and Saturday nights.

This is a three course meal with at least two main course options, salad, bread and a homemade dessert. There is also a child’s menu.

Tea, water, milk and coffee are included. Soda, beer, liquor and wine are available for an additional charge.

inspiring family adventure or a secluded corporate retreat. Book a spectacular safari adventure in an open air vehicle on a morning safari tour to observe animals only seen by guests on the guided tours. Learn the story behind endangered species and return home with a new understanding of how you can make a difference

in the world today. . . and in the future.

For reservations and more info call 254-897-2960 or email info@ fossilrim.org. Be sure and bring your camera to record the memories!

There is not a more exhilarating natural setting for a romantic escape, an

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Lodging Classic Inn 1209 North Plaza Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-8874 hamandshivam@yahoo.com Comfort Suites 903 Harbor Lakes Dr. Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-5559 gm.txb14@choicehotles.com Days Inn 1201 N. Plaza Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-2611 or 800-228-5150 Granbury Inn & Suites 1339 North Plaza Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-2691 / 800-858-8607 rs_mathias@hotmail.com Hilton Garden Inn 635 E. Pearl St (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-3800 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1515 N. Plaza Dr Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-9977 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress La Quinta Inn & Suites 880 Harbor Lakes Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-2007 lq6040gm@laquinta.com Nutt House Hotel 119 East Bridge Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-279-1207 or 888-678-0813 nutthouse@granbury.com www.nutt-hotel.com Plantation Inn 1451 East Pearl Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-8846 / 800-422-2402 www.plantationinngranbury.com Quality Inn & Suites 800 Harbor Lakes Drive Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-4411 / 800-465-4329 www.hotelingranbury.com

GRANBURY BED AND BREAKFAST Alfonso’s Loft 137 East Pearl Street Granbury, TX 76048 Phone: 817-573-3308 Email: stay@alfonsoloft.com www.alfonsosloft.com Angel of the Lake 606 E. Bridge St Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-0073 or 800-641-0073 www.the arborhouse.net Arbor House B & B 530 East Pearl Street Across from the City Beach Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-0073 / 800-641-0073 www.granbury-bed-and-breakfast.com Arkens Bed & Breakfast 635 June Rose Court (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 817-408-6061 www.arkensbedbreakfast.com Baker St. Harbour 511 South Baker Street (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 817-578-3684 / 877-578-3684 www.bakerstharbour.com Brierhouse Bed & Breakfast 7711 Colony Road Tolar, TX 76476 800-474-1160 www.brierhouse.com Dinosaur Trail Cabins 2800 Glen Rose Hwy Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-3023 dinosaurtrail@sbcglobal.net www.dinosaurtrailcabins.com Granbury Gardens Bed & Breakfast 321 W. Doyle Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-9010 stay@granburygardensband.com www.granburygardens.com Granbury Square Flat 109 1/2 East Bridge Street Granbury, TX 76048 972-239-9210 haroldem@flash.net www.granburysquareflat.com Ida Belles Cottage 110 Lambert Street Granbury, Texas 76048 214.796.5016 or 817.279.2889 www.idabellecottage.com

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GRANBURY HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western 1517 N. Plaza Dr Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-4239 44579@hotel.bestwestern.com

Lodging Inn on Lake Granbury 205 West Doyle Street (on the Lake) Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-0046 / 877-573-0046 info@innonlakegranbury.com www.innonlakegranbury.com Iron Horse Bed & Breakfast 616 Thorp Springs Road Granbury, TX 76048 (817) 993-9847 www.ironhorsebb.com

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Lambert Street Guesthouse 215 South Lambert Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-1876 jcvb@hcnews.com www.bradbraune.com/lambertstreet Manor of Time 121 West Bluff Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-579-0212 www.manoroftime.com Nutt House Hotel 119 East Bridge Street Granbury, TX 76048 817-279-1207 or 888-678-0813 nutthouse@granbury.com www.nutt-hotel.com Pomegranate House 1002 W. Pearl St Granbury, TX 76048 817-279-7412 / 888-503-7659 www.pomhouse.com Texas Heritage Cabins 5801 Matlock Road Granbury, TX 76049 817-326-3639 www.granbury-log-cabins.com The Windmill Farm and Bed & BreaKfast 6625 Colony Road Tolar, TX 76476 817-279-2217 crickgauer@itexas.net www.thewindmillfarm.com GRANBURY RV PARKS 377 RV Park 4170 East Hwy 377 Granbury, TX 76048 Phone: 817-579-1315 Countryside RV Park 2600 West Hwy 377 Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-7539

midwaypines@sbcglobal.net www.midwaypines.com Thorp Spring RV Park 2700 Lipan Hwy #63 Granbury, TX 76048 817-573-3043 GLEN ROSE HOTELS & MOTELS America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 1614 NE Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2111 www.americasbestvalueinn.com

Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn & Suites 1311 NE Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-4818 www.dinosaurvalleyinn.com Comfort Inn & Suites 1615 NE Big Bend Trail Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-8900 www.comfortinn.com Glen Rose Inn & Suites Hwy 67 & FM 56 Glen Rose, TX 67043 254-897-2940 or 866-393-8037 www.glenroseinnandsuites.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 113 Paluxy Summit Blvd Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-9900 www.glenrosetexas.us Inn on the River 205 SW Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 www.innontheriver.com

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LaQuinta Inn & Suites 101 W. Bo Gibbs Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-0679 www.laquintainnglenrose.com Rough Creek Lodge 5165 County Road 2013 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-3700 or 888-670-1223 www.roughcreek.com GLEN ROSE BED & BREAKFASTS Bussey’s Something Special 202 Hereford Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-4843 or 877-426-2233 www.busseys.net Cedars on the Brazos 2920 County Road #413 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-1000 www.cedarsonthebrazos.com Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave. Glen Rose, TX 76043 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com Inn on the River 205 SW Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 www.innontheriver.com The Lodge at Fossil Rim 3022 County Road 2010 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2960 www.fossilrim.org

GLEN ROSE CABINS & HOUSES Anderson Creek Cabins 1448 Moody Lane Glen Rose, TX 76043 214-868-4318 www.andersoncreekranch.com Barnard Street River House 804 NE Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 800-476-0175 www.barnardriverhouse.com Brazos House Retreat 3142 County Road Rainbow, TX 76077 682-200-7855 www.brazoshouseretreat.com CJ’s Country Cabins 3454 FM 56 South Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-9533 or 877-898-9533 www.cjscountrycabins.com Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave. Glen Rose, TX 76043 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com Hideaway Ranch Retreat 1022 Private Road 1250 Bluff Dale, TX 254-823-6606 or 866-609-HIDE www.thehideawaycabins.com Ken’s Kabin 1258 Rugged Oaks CR 321 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-9016 or 254-396-1146 www.kenscabin.net Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard St. Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2321 or 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com www.myhometownstexas.com

Lodging Popejoy Haus Cabins 1943 County Road 321 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-3521 www.popejoyhaus.com Riverside Cottages 1140 County Road 315 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-485-5300 www.riversidecottages.net Rose Hill Ranch 4771 S. FM 56 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-396-6699 www.rosehillranchtx.com Trickle Creek Cabins County Road 196 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-396-0000 www.tricklecreekcabins.com

GLEN ROSE TENT CAMPING Camp N Fish 2790 County Road 304 Rainbow, TX 254-898-1069 www.campnfish.net Dinosaur Valley State Park Park Road 56 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-4588 or 512-389-8900 stateparks.com/dinosaur_valley.html Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard St. Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2321 or 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com GLEN ROSE RV PARKS B Street RV Park 1900 SW Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-396-0562 www.bstreetrvpark.com Camp N Fish 2790 County Road 304 Rainbow, TX 254-898-1069 www.campnfish.net

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Cedar Ridge RV Park 4475 Hwy 67 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-3410 www.cedarridgervpark.com

Oakdale Park 1019 Northeast Barnard Street Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-2321 or 877-713-2340 www.oakdalepark.com

Chamber’s Place RV 1607 W. Hwy 67 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-396-1564 www.chambersrv.com

7th Heaven Ranch & RV Park 1516 County Road 313 Spur Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-1875

Dinosaur Valley State Park Park Road 56 Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-897-4588 or 512-389-8900 stateparks.com/dinosaur_valley.html Flint Canyon RV Park 1321 FM 56 North Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-898-0700 - 817-933-0571 www.flintcanyonrvpark.com

Tres Rios Resort 2322 County Road Glen Rose, TX 76043 254-221-0018 www.tresriosrvpark.com CRESSON HOTEL Best Western Cresson Inn 9120 E Highway 377, Cresson, TX 76035 877-574-2464 www.book.bestwestern.com

Jurassic RV Park 4621 Hwy 144 North Granbury, TX 76048 254-897-1223 www.jurassicrvpark.com

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Paluxy Riverbed Cabins 1319 FM 205 Glen Rose, TX 76043 800-235-2004 www.paluxyriverbedcabins.com

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ranbury Theater Company Presents: A Christmas Carol

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ranbury Theatre Company brings the magic of Charles Dickens’ heart-warming classic to life in the newly renovated Granbury Opera House.

The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the cruel miser who finds the true meaning of the holiday season and life after a Christmas Eve visit, features all of Charles Dickens’ beloved characters: Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and

the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. A Christmas Carol is a holiday tradition full of merriment and chills, meant to be shared with family and friends.

A Christmas Carol plays December 12 - December 23.

Monday - Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Matinee 3:30 p.m.

Sunday Matinee 2:00 p.m.

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Cast includes: Ebenezer Scrooge – Kent Whites Scrooge’s Nephew Fred – Josh Leblo Bob Cratchit – Mickey Shearon Mrs. Cratchit – CaitlanLeblo Tiny Tim Cratchit – Hudson Wilson Peter Cratchit / Boy Scrooge – Daetyne Wilson Belinda Cratchit / Little Fan, Girl – Sierra Couden Harriet Cratchit – Victoria Burkey AnnabeleCratchit / Ignorance – Sara Payne Charity Man 1 / Alfred – Rich Merrill Charity Man 2 – Bob Coleman The Ghost of Christmas Past / Turkey Boy / Carol - Kaitlyn Howard Jacob Marley / Undertaker – Brian Lawson Teen Scrooge / Young Scrooge / Charles – Gabe Whites Dick Wilkins / Topper –Matthew Johnston Mr. Fezziwig -- Adam Livingston Mrs. Fezziwig – Gale Gilbert Elizabeth Fezziwig / Poor Wife – Ashton Patterson Belle – Jamie Lyn Baugh The Ghost of Christmas Future / David - Nate Milson Ghost of Christmas Present / Old Joe / Poulterer / – Jesse Overton Fred’s Wife / Chorus – Angela Burkey Topper’s Girl/Charwoman - Brittany Sansom Georgiana / Double Quartet Alto - Baylee Davis Letitia / Martha Cratchit / Dora – Chaney Louther Laundress / Chorus – Suzanne Walsh Cooley Chorus - Michelle Payne Double Quartet Alto – Connie Ingram Chorus – Donna Jones

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Theater bers of the Jordanaires.

“This is a show people won’t want to miss,” Fountain said.

Edwards has entertained celebrities like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Marie Osmond, and he’s worked with Presley’s singing friend, Jimmy Velvet. Edwards even married his wife, Donna, in Graceland, Presley’s home, after meeting in Las Vegas.

World renowned entertainer returns to Parker county!!

A two-time world champion Elvis Presley tribute artist will thrill area fans in Parker county!

Donny Edwards will perform his “A Tribute to Elvis” concert from 6-9 p.m. January 1st at the Texas Opry Theater. The concert will show why Edwards is “the top Elvis Presley tribute artist in the world,” said Steve Fountain, the concert’s promoter.

“This is the hottest Elvis show in the world,” he said. “Donny Edwards actually did a special concert in Memphis for the anniversary of Elvis’ death. He’s great.”

Edwards has been seen on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s “Next Best Thing,” among others, and he has performed with some of Presley’s original band members, like drummer D.J. Fontana and members of the Jordanaires.

In 2003, Edwards was hired for the Elvis-A-Rama event in Las Vegas NV, before taking over that event’s main Elvis role in 2005. Also in 2005, he appeared on the TV daytime serial “The Young and the Restless,” and in 2006, Edwards was hired by Elvis Enterprises to do a 50th anniversary of Presley’s show alongside mem-

Recently Donny was selected by ‘Elvis Presley Enterprises’ as the one and only Elvis tribute artist to perform on the estate of Graceland!

For his Texas Opry performance, Edwards will front Fever, an eight-piece band.

All 8 members of Fever band are from the DFW area!

“The Fever band is great, too, and we’ll have (Wayne King) open the show with songs

by Roy Orbison and others,” Fountain said.

In Concert Donny Edwards: A Tribute to Elvis When: 6-9 pm January 1st Where: Texas Opry Theater, Weatherford Tickets are $30 or $35.

Texas Opry 319 York Ave, Weatherford, TX 76086 (817) 594-2022 www.texasoprytheater.com

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andy Brown - Making music that turns every night into a Honky-Tonk Saturday Night!

Over the years, Brown has received numerous accolades and awards including winning the Texas Music Associations Male Vocalist of the Year award in 2008. That year he was also nominated by the Association for Producer of the Year, Album of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and Live Band of the Year.

In 2010 Randy was nominated as Texas Music Associations Entertainer of the Year.

of the singles from that album have been near the top of the Texas Music Chart. “My Days are Numbered” reached #28 and remained on the chart for 12 weeks while his most recent single, “Trouble Is”, sky rocketed to #6 and remained in the top 10 for 5 weeks.

Randy Brown’s versatile songwriting, diverse vocal range and enthusiasm for true country music have earned him a place in the hearts of music lovers worldwide!

For more information and a concert schedule go to: www. randybrownmusic.com

Brown’s latest release “High Price of Low Livin” (released in 2011) displays his wide range of musical talent and with the help of his group of “musical brothers” demonstrates offthe-charts musicianship. Two

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Fort Worth native, Randy Brown, has been a singer, songwriter, musician and showman for over a decade and for almost six years he has been sharing his talents with those lucky enough to hear him at The Railhead in Willow Park most every Tuesday evening.

The popular singer/songwriter series at The Railhead draws a great crowd each week. “It’s always fun! We have regulars that never miss a show and then there’s always new folks coming in,” says the country artist. “We start swapping

songs about 7:30 p.m. each week and have had everybody you can think of at one time or another, including legends like Gary P. Nunn to new Texas/Red Dirt guys like Johnny Cooper and Deryl Dodd.”

Randy’s passion for music began at an early age and was nurtured by a youth filled with rodeo dances, chuck wagon campfires and big dancehall nights.

His earliest memories are of cowboy suits, twin fiddles and crying steel guitars at honky-tonks in Fort Worth where every Saturday night was a who’s - who of real Texas music. In fact, his live album, “Heroes, Legends, Friends, and Me” was recorded in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards and includes many songs from Randy’s influences that have been part of his arsenal for years.

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Music/Nightlife LOCAL VENUES BLUFF DALE BLUFF DALE VINEYARDS 5222 County Road 148, 254-728-3540 bluffdalevineyards.com Greenwood Saloon 208 N Greenwood St. 254-728-3735 www.facebook.com/ greenwoodsaloon

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007 Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 |boozersbar.net buffalo steakhouse 1470 E. Hwy. 377 |817-573-4471 buffalogapsteakhousegranbury.com Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100

REVOLVER BREWING 5650 Matlock Rd. | 817-736-8034 revolverbrewing.com Saddle Bags BBQ 3636 W Hwy 3770 817-579-7200 Jam every Saturday

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 TX Hwy 144 254-897-2160

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Hollywood & Vine 101 NE Vine Street 254-898-0250 hollywoodandvinerestaurant.com Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

TOLAR Grady’s Line Camp Restaurant & Live Music 4610 Shaw Rd | 254-835-4459 gradyslinecamp.com

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The Dock 1003 White Cliff Road 817-573-9100

Eighteen Ninety Grille 115 East Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com

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Dining The Happy Hippo has the best tasting sandwiches, soups, and coffee and has customers from Granbury, Glen Rose, Stephenville, and many other cities that come on a regular basis. TJ has a special recipe for frappuccinos, and many say they are better than Starbucks.

She believes in healthy food and you can find it on the menu. The chickensalad is one of the best you will ever eat. She has lunch specials and Holiday specials.

You can check Happy Hippo out on Facebook to get more information. They are located across from Brookshire’s on Hwy 67 in Glen Rose. Their hours are M-F 7 to 5, and Sat 8-12.

If you have not been to The Happy Hippo then you need to go. If you have been there,then you need to go back. TJ says when you think of Happy Hippo think of breakfast, lunch and dinner and the best coffee in Somervell County.

business, its purple and God is going to bless it.” And so, the Happy Hippo Gourmet Coffee Shop was born.

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he Happy Hippo is owned by Tonja Sims, but she goes by TJ. She opened the Coffee Shop on February 4th, 2013. When she bought the building at 608 Big Bend Trail in Glen Rose, she did not even consider opening a business, as she thought it would be just an investment. But, soon after that, things started coming together to create a coffee shop. As she became more and more involved in what she was going to do with the building, she realized that months before she was prophesied over at church.

The message was “I see a

The Happy Hippo is a community meeting place.

You can stop by and there is always someone to listen to what you have to say. It is home away from home for most of the community and it is a place you can feel God’s presence. TJ has a kind heart for others and likes to hear the stories from her customers. Most know if they need someoneto talk to or just need a prayer, they can go to the Happy Hippo and a purchase is not required.

When you visit, you will see scripture all over the walls.

TJ is a pleasure to be around, and that is probably why her business is a huge success already.

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Dining BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777 BRAZOS SMOKEHOUSE 101 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-1393 Thursday - Saturday: 11am - 8pm only CHRISTINA’S BISTRO 110 N. Houston St. | 817-579-1707 EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com Farina’s Winery & Café 202 N Houston St. | 817-579-5300 The Fillin Station 100 N Crockett St | 817-573-1554 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 LINDA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN Pearl @ Crockett St. | 817-573-1952

NUTSHELL EATERY & BAKERY 137 E. Pearl St. | 817-279-8989

COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461

THE DOCK 1003 Whitecliff Rd. | 817-579-8200

PARADISE COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO 129 Pearl St. | 817-573-3853

FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160

Willie & Dicks 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241

PEARL ST. STATION –patio dining 129 Pearl St. | 817-579-7233

GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007

COFFEE HOUSES COFFEE GRINDER (inside HEB Market) 3804 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0977

AMERICAN (off the square) BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining

IRBY’S BURGERS & CATFISH 804 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-9402 MONTANA RESTAURANT 1454 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-2500

GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807

PAM’S 204 S. Morgan | 817-326-8052

GRUMPS BURGERS 3503 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-5000

Rednecks Chicken & Burgers 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. | 817-573-0555

HOFFBRAU STEAKHOUSE 315 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-776-4982

RIB SHACK - patio dining 4021 Old Acton Hwy. 4 | 817-326-4752

CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-980-1223

SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE 317 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-7336

CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402

STUMPYS LAKESIDE GRILL 2323 S. Morgan | 817-279-1000

PARADISE COFFEE CO. 129 W. Pearl St. | 817-573-3853 STARBUCKS W/DRIVE THRU 413 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-0640 ITALIAN ANTONIO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO 4426 E. Hwy. 377| 817-573-1783 DOMINO’S 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-1800 JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637 LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411

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DINING ON THE SQUARE THE ART OF CHOCOLATE SHOPPE 115 E. Pearl Street | 817-579-0075 TheArtofChocolateShoppe.com

Dining NIZZA PIZZA PASTA & SUBS 2200 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-7575

DEBBIE’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-4399

PAPA JOHN’S 726 E HWY 377 | 817-579-1220

DONNA’S DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7522

PASTA FINA 1106 S. Morgan | 817-279-8669

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CAFE 1789 CR 2009 |254-898-4263

Pizza Hut 1014 S Morgan St. | 817-573-3765

GREEN PICKLE - BURGERS 212 NE Barnard St. | 254-898-1611

MEXICAN AGAVE TAMALE COMPANY 106 N. Lambert | 817-579-7600

HAMMOND’S B-B-Q Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3008

Don Melquias 430 E Pearl St. |817-579-0800 EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833

INN ON THE RIVER Barnard St. Reservations Required 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101

GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. | 817 573-4920

LOCO COYOTE GRILL Steaks & Burgers West on Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2324

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226

MR. JIM’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-897-9999

LA FIESTA 1112 S. Morgan St. 817-579-1275

PIE PEDDLERS - 254-897-9228 102 Walnut St. Fresh Baked Pies

MI FAMILIA 1468 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0382

Pizza Hut 507 SW Big Bend Trl |254-898-0066

Montes Breakfast Burritos 2202 E Hwy 377 | 817-573-0250

RANCH HOUSE BBQ & STEAKS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3441

Papa Chulo’s 1300 S Morgan St | 817-573-3800 Opening in July

RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514

SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202 Taco D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318 ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841 CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888 MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. | 817-579-8668 PANDA EXPRESS 1031 E. Hwy. 377 | 817 573-8988

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BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-897-3324 THE BAYOU Cajun/Creole Seafood 539 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-898-0322 BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841

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HOLLYWOOD & VINE 101 NE Vine St. | 254-898-0250

Bottle Cap Cafe 114 W Walnut St. | 254-897-2256

ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 - 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705 SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022 STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665 SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827 Happy Hippo - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail | 254-898-0181 HappyHippoCoffee.com

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GRADY’S LINE CAMP 4610 Shaw Rd. | 254-835-4459

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SILVER DOLLAR STEAKHOUSE CR 196 & CR 1014 | 254-459-0545 LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635 CHUCKWAGON STEAKHOUSE 26512 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3470

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