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Activities: Annual Peach Festival Events Page 12

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Images that are created on an emotional level celebrating the spirit and beauty of the American West.

A mousy, agoraphobic Broadway fanatic ... An homage to American musicals of the Jazz Age. “5 Days of Peaches” from Monday July 6th through Friday July 10th - get your taste buds ready for this big daddy of events When you think Low and Slow, Texas Style BBQ, you will find it here.

Smoked 8-14 hours every day.

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Movies

Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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Art

Weatherford Artist Pamela Steege, Peach Festival Art Show and Sale.

Plus Local gallery and museum listings.

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Theater

Granbury Theater Company, Big City Revue, Theater off the Square and Texas Opry live local theater!

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Activities

Peach Festival, Peach Pedal, Swimming Holes, 4th of July events, H= FUN with Doc Rock - and more!

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Shopping

Glen Rose new downtown shops and restaurants!

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Calendar of Events

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

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Music & Nightlife

Full listing of local live music venues and events.

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Boatman’s BBQ PLUS a complete listing of local dining opportunities.

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Dining

Cover: 2014 Granbury 4th of July Parade.

This year’s local events on page 15

FREE Copies of our magazine are available at the following Chambers of Commerce, and local businesses!

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Welcome to My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine It’s July Happy Birthday America!!

This 4th of July we celebrate America’s 239th Birthday.

What an amazing 239 years it has been for the United States. From the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to present day, America’s accomplishments have been numerous and ongoing. The 20th century in this country was littered with achievements: the Wright brothers first flight in 1903, the Model T Ford in 1908, the invention of the modern submarine in 1900, the building of the Panama Canal in 1914, color television in 1940, the world’s first nuclear reactor in 1942, Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon in 1969, the invention of the cell phone in 1973, the advent of the internet around 1985, and the list goes on and on.

We’ve accomplished so much in a relatively short period of time…who knows what the future holds?

Here, in our little part of the country, we celebrate America’s birthday with a BANG!! Granbury holds its annual Old Fashioned 4th of July on the historic downtown square July 3rd through the 5th. Music, arts and crafts and food vendors will be around all three days. The 4th ends with a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Granbury and the Brazos Drive In will be open for a special showing of “Jurassic World” that evening.

Glen Rose Chamber and Glen Rose CVB present 4th of July Spectacular at Wheeler Branch Reservoir on July 4. Gates open at 7 am, county residents, $4, children, $2, and non-residents, $8. FREE admission starts at 7 pm.

There will be live music starting at 3 pm with Giovanni Yanez, Whiskey Gus at 5 pm and the Mike Daniels Band at 7 pm. The fireworks show is at 9:30 and a post concert at 10 pm.

The City of Hudson Oaks and the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce will, once again, host “Boomin’ 4th” at Gene L. Voyles Park in Hudson Oaks from 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15p.m. and your family will enjoy the Kids Korner, face painting, food vendors, arts and crafts and a FUNtastic photo booth before the evenings big bang!

No matter where your family celebrates America’s special day there’s sure to be no shortage of fun and fireworks. Just check out our Calendar of Events for the birthday bash nearest you.

Here’s to you America – to your remarkable past and your bright future!!

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one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them.

SIZZLING FILMS IN JULY Just when you think you’re maxed out on big blockbuster films in June, brace yourself for some exceptional movies headed your way in the sizzling month of July. During these times of soaring temperatures and outdoor activities, make sure you also find your way into a darkened and cool movie theater for some perfect summer films! July doesn’t waste much time jumping head first in to some massive attention-grabbing movies.

Up first is the much-anticipated (to some) sequel to Magic Mike.

Magic Mike XXL will be hitting theatres nationwide on July1 and will no doubt be a fan favorite among the ladies. Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, Magic Mike XXL finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in

Opening the same day is another sequel, this time for the guys out there. Terminator: Genisys brings back the Ah-nold… that’s right folks, the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the role that made him once again. The Terminator franchise launched in 1984 with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the title character and spanned three subsequent films, which have earned more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office. When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission.

Not all July releases will be huge box office draws, and we expect one in particular to be a sleeper hit, meaning that it will not do well on opening day, but will become a favorite among DVD sales and rentals. Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green (“The Fault in Our Stars”),

ShowBiz 6

www.showbizcinemas.com 817-573-6684 1201 Waters Edge Dr, Granbury

Brazos DriveIn

www.thebrazos.com | 1800 W. Pearl Street, Granbury

Weatherford Cinema 10 (817) 341-3232

1000 Cinema Dr., Hudson Oaks

PAPER TOWNS is a coming-ofage story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears-leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Quentin must find a deeper understanding of true friendship--and true love.

The end of July could see perhaps it’s biggest draw yet, opening July 31st and starring the unflappable Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation will be one of the biggest hits of the summer. Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate – an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. Ethan Hunt’s

highly effective but destructive Impossible Mission Force (IMF) has been disbanded by vengeful Washington bureaucrats such as the CIA chief (played by Alec Baldwin). But Hunt pulls his team together (Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and newcomer Rebecca Ferguson) to battle the shadowy force known as “The Syndicate” and its elusive leader (Sean Harris). This is the fifth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise.

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UN FACT: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s middle name is Alois. Hercules is the only movie in which he was credited Arnold Strong, instead of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Producers did not think people would take too well to the last name Schwarzenegger. He also grew up in a house with no phone, fridge, or a toilet.

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Art Pamela’s images are created on an emotional level celebrating the spirit and beauty of the American West. “Capturing the life and spirit, the power of motion and the beauty of the moment is what is important most in my images.

While capturing romance and the allure of the cowboy culture which is my choice of subject comes from a place of intuition and is fueled by an impetuous desire to partake in the stories that unfold around me.”

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many faces of Weatherford’s Pamela Steege include dance therapist, pediatric social worker, designer of “Lady Reiner” high-end women’s western apparel and award winning photographer. After longtime involvement with rodeo, horses and ranches, Pamela turned full attention to her photography skills in 1990.

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a Camera”, the prestigious show presenting the top 11 outstanding women western photographers in the nation.

She also was 1st place in the 2014 Calgary Stampede in the rodeo category. We are fortunate that we can see her works locally at Your Private Collection Art Gallery on the historic Granbury square.

Steege has received numerous juried photography show awards.

Her most recent awards include being chosen for “Cowgirls with

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Galleries & MUSEUMS

Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 artefactz.com Brazos Prophetic Arts 313 Ables Street (817) 579-1775 Granbury Doll House Museum 421 East Bridge Street 817-894-5194 Lake Granbury Art Association 224 N Travis Street (817) 579-7656 granburyart.org 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 The Old Jail Museum 208 N. Crockett Street (817) 573-5135 hctxhs.org/Museums/jail.htm U.S. Veterans Museum 601 Thorpe Springs Road (817) 578-3288

White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 thewhitebuffalogallery.com Springtown Legends Museum 839 N. Main Street Springtown 817-523-5939 WEATHERFORD Firehouse Art Center & Gallery 119 Palo Pinto Street Weatherford 817-599-3278 weatherfordart.com Museum of the Americas 216 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 817-341-8668 museumoftheamericas.com National Vietnam War Museum 12685 Mineral Wells Highway Weatherford 940-325-4003 nationalvnwarmuseum.org Stone Creek Fine Arts 114 Russell Court Weatherford 817-599-6757 Open by Appointment

Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232 Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 yourprivatecollection.com Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-7494 barnardsmill.com Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon Street 254-898-0640

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Doss Heritage and Culture Center 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford 817-599-6168 dosscenter.org

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Weatherford Art Association will sponsor the annual Peach Festival Art Show & Sale on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Art registration will be held on Thursday, June 25 from 4pm to 7pm, Friday, June 26 from noon to 6pm, and Saturday, June 27 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Firehouse Gallery, 119 Palo Pinto in Weatherford.

The competition is open to artists of all skill levels, both students and adults.

Categories include oil and acrylic, watercolor, graphic drawing, experimental/mixed media, digital photography, manipulated photography and 3-dimensional art.

Competition is divided into two groups, adult artists, and students (in grades K-12). This is a judged art show for the Peach Festival with ribbons, cash and merchandise awards for each category. The awards

ceremony will be held at the Firehouse Gallery at 3pm on Saturday, July 11 at 3 pm.

This year, we are pleased to announce Sarah Graham Harman as the judge for the 2015 Peach Festival Art Show. Sarah currently lives and paints in the Dallas area and is known for her sensitive touch with watercolors, especially her portraits. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Houghton College and also studied art and portraiture in Italy. In addition to receiving national and regional recognition for her work in competitive art shows such as Texas and Neighbors Regional Exhibition and Society of Watercolor Artist’s International Exhibition, Sarah has travelled extensively, translating what she sees into wet color or pen-and-ink sketches.

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Theater - Granbury

July 17 - August 16

The Drowsy Chaperone

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Director, Phil Groeschel

Drowsy Chaperone is an homage to American musicals of the Jazz Age, examining the effect musicals have on the fans who adore them.

The ‘Man in Chair’, (played

by Xan Cramer) a mousy, agoraphobic Broadway fanatic, seeking to cure his “nonspecific sadness”, listens to a recording of a fictional 1928 musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone. As he listens to this rare recording, he is transported (from modern day) into the musical. The characters appear in his dingy apartment, and it is transformed into an impressive Broadway set with seashell footlights, sparkling furniture, painted backdrops, and glitzy costumes.

Assistant Director, Shannah Rae Musical Director, Duncan McMahan Choreographer, Angela Grizzle Burkey

GHOST the Musical will continue until July 5th For more information call 817-579-0952 or visit granburytheatrecompany.org

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This concert will also feature original songs written by Sean Mitchell, featured on his latest album, Altar Of Freedom, which will be available for purchase at the concert!

This stellar collection of music will have you appreciating, once again, the freedom and liberty that we have in this incredible country that we love -- The United States of America!

Sean Mitchell Productions & Big City Music Revue present:

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: The Voice Of Freedom

Feel free to visit us online for ticket purchases at www.bigcitymusicrevue.com Or give us a call at our Box Office Voice Mail at (855) 823-5550, and we will get you taken care of! But hurry, this concert is already selling fast! Get your tickets while you still can!

We’ll see you there!

Sean Mitchell & Big City Music Revue

Join “Big City Music Revue” @ The Granbury Live Theater, Saturday, July 4th @ 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., as we honor our U.S. Military & First Responders during this very special month in our country’s history.

If you love a down-home, family friendly, “Branson Style” patriotic production, you’ll want to be there!

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his concert will be stacked full of some of the greatest patriotic & fun loving music from a variety of styles, that we have all come to know and love throughout our country’s history!

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THEATRE OFF THE SQUAREIN WEATHERFORD proudly presents their annual children’s production, Monster in the Closet,

by Angela D. Stewart and produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. This production, in conjunction with Theatre Off The Square’s Summer Children’s Theatre Camp, is directed

by Marilyn Sanderson, with Edwina Himes as Assistant Director. Laurie Jones and Jaclyn Justice serve as Camp Directors. This show begins Friday, July 17 and runs two weekends through July 26.

Emily has a big problem. Not only is she sent to bed just as she reaches the highest level of her new video game, but there’s a monster in her closet!

It’s not just her imagination because her friend Stephanie saw it, too. What they don’t know is that Murray, the closet monster, doesn’t mean any harm — he only wants to play Emily’s new video game. With wonderfully entertaining characters, the solution to Emily’s monster problem brings humor, a bit of ingenuity, and a little magic to this charming and delightful family show.

Members of the cast are the 35 plus kids who attend the theatre’s 2-week camp.

Helpers during the camp, who also serve as the crew for the production, are members of several high school and college Theatre Departments. Other camp helpers include many adults who are actors, parents, or guest speakers.

Please bring your family: children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighborhood kids to a delightful evening or afternoon of fun beginning Friday, July 17, and running through Sunday, July 26.

Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm (different from our usual time of 8:00 pm) and Sunday at 2:00 pm.

Theatre Off The Square, the only live theatre in Weatherford, is located at 114 North Denton Street.

YOU NEVER KNOW IF ONE OF THESE CAMPERS WILL BE THE NEXT SUPERSTAR OF STAGE AND SCREEN!!

Tickets may be purchased by calling 817-341-8687. www.theatreoffthesquare.org.

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he Texas Opry Theater is hosting concerts by some of the biggest names in the traditional country music field in Weatherford this summer.

Saturday, July 4th with only one show at 3pm, one of The Texas Opry Theater’s most popular singers returns for an annual appearance.

Gene Watson is marking 53 years as one of our greatest living country vocalists.

His ageless voice sounds exactly as it did when he first recorded in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Performances such as “Fourteen Carat Mind,” “Love In The Hot Afternoon,” “Farewell Party,” “Memories To Burn,” “Paper Rosie,” and so many more have forged Gene Watson’s reputation as a “Singer’s Singer.” He is the envy of his peers and the idol of such younger performers as Joe Nichols, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack and Randy Travis.

Opening the show for Gene Watson is up and coming singer/songwriter Luke Robinson. Luke began performing regularly on Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue. Luke achieved success on the Texas Country charts with top 30’s singles “That’s What I Tell Myself” & “Tequila Sheila” of the CD “Bad Luck”.

with Luke will be Allen Hurt.

Over the years, Allen’s music has gained airplay on radio stations throughout the US and Europe. His career has crossed paths with music legends such as Ray Price, who Allen toured with and has shared the stage for many years, along with other greats like Don Williams, Bobby Bare, Del McCoury and his long time mentor Porter Wagoner.

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Backing up Luke and Allen will be The Texas Opry’s own Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band with Roger Ramsey on bass, Christian Hutton on guitar, Josh Rodgers on drums and Dale Morris Jr. on fiddle.

On July 22nd thru the 25th, The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band has been invited with Michael Hix to the Walters Dinner Theater in Ontario, Canada to share their amazing talents with our neighbors to the north.

On Saturday, August 8th at 3pm and 8pm The Texas Opry will welcome Mr. Rose Colored Glasses, John Conlee.

More about that show next month!

Tickets for these great shows are on sale now a by calling 817-341-1000 or online at texasoprytheater.com.

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and cookies to peach drinks of all kinds, visitors will get their fill of the delicious fruit that has made Parker County the Peach Capitol of Texas.

With over 200 vendors and lots of live entertainment and fun activities for kids of all ages, the festival will take place in Historic Downtown Weatherford. The fun takes place from 8 am to 5 pm andtickets are $5 for adults, FREE for children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased from the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce office at 401 Fort Worth Highway for $4.

The 26th Annual Peach Pedal Bike Ride kicks off the day with over 2,000 riders.

The ride benefits two great causes: scholarships and other assistance for students through the Weatherford

31st Annual Parker County Peach Festival – a Tasty Weatherford Tradition

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Weatherford Chamber of Commerce will be hosting “5 Days of Peaches” from Monday July 6th through Friday July 10th to get your taste buds ready for the big daddy of events in our community – The Parker County Peach Festival! Start the week off on Monday July 6th,from 11 am to 1 pm, at the Weatherford Farmer’s Market where they will be giving out free peach samples. Tuesday you can quench your thirst for something peachy from 2 to 5 pm at the Weatherford Chick-fil-A where they will be handing out free small peach milk shakes. On Wednesday, from 11 am to 1 pm, Baker’s Ribs will be tempting you with free fried peach pie samples and Thursday, from

College Foundation, and the promotion of the community through the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce.

Riders choose from a 65, 43, 30 or 8 mile course and the competition begins at 7:45 on Saturday, July 11th.

Festival organizers are offering free shuttle service to the event from a variety of parking lots throughout Weatherford. A printable map of the event area along with a list of available parking lots offering shuttle service can be obtained by going to www. parkercountypeachfestival. org/information.

Load up the family and head on over to Weatherford this July for the sweetest, juiciest, tastiest festival around – The 31st Annual Parker County Peach Festival!

10 am to noon, Jeri’s Bakery offers samples of their delicious peach cobbler. The week rounds up on Friday, July 10th, from 1 to 2 pm at Starbucks where visitors will be treated to a free tall Peach Green Tea or tall Peach Green Tea Lemonade at the Weatherford location.

All of these peachy treats are available while quantities last and are just the prelude to the annual celebration of all things peach that has brought over 40,000 visitors to Parker County each July.

Saturday, July 11th marks the 31st year that Parker County has held its annual Peach Festival and this year promises to be the biggest and juiciest yet! With the abundant spring rain and mild temperatures this year, the peach crop has vendors and visitors alike excited about the abundance of tasty treats. From luscious peach ice cream, pies, shakes, cakes

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hot days of summer are just about upon us. So what do you do when the sun scorches down with temperatures ranging from 90 degrees on up? Get to the nearest body of water. There are numerous choices between Granbury and Glen Rose.

Granbury City Beach Park – located at 623 W. Pearl St. just off Business 377 in Granbury. There is no fee required and it is open all year 5 am to 11 pm daily.

The Granbury City Beach is a great place to walk around and enjoy the scenery. The Boardwalk goes out over the lake, the swimming is carefree, and there are also kayak rentals available.

Lake Granbury has its own white sandy beach at the City Beach Park that is perfect for swimming and picnicking.

The white sand was mined from right here in Granbury, once the site of a Cretaceous Age beach. The beach park also includes a spray park,

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SUP/volleyball/bicycle concessionaire, and thatched roof picnic pavilions available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The “Blue Hole” at Dinosaur Valley State Park – located on Park Road 59 off US Hwy 67 and CR 205 in Glen Rose. This is a wonderfully deep sinkhole at a bend in the Paluxy River.

The “blue hole”, located just past the entrance to the park, is the best place for swimming in the park. The water depth measures from only 1’ to over 20’, right next to the dinosaur tracks.

Natural springs keep the pool full year round. Residents of Somervell County have been swimming in this

refreshing natural pool since the late 1800s; even before the dinosaur tracks were found.

Channel catfish or bluegill fish are found in the hole. The area around the hole contains wellpreserved tracks of Theropodsfrom Greek meaning “beasts feet”. The Paluxy River flows through the park and is great for wading and viewing dinosaur tracks. State Park fees: $7 for adults, children 12 and under free. Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. http://tpwd.texas. gov/state-parks/dinosaur-valley Check this site daily for water conditions and to see if tracks are visible.

Big Rocks Park – located just outside downtown Glen Rose on Barnard St., (Hwy 144) Free access and parking.

Gates open 8 am to 10 pm.

The name is derived from the multitude of large limestone rocks and boulders that have been gracefully rounded and chiseled into shape by centuries of flowing water from the Paluxy River. These rocks provide excellent sunbathing, rock hopping, even small cave exploring opportunities and access to the clear water of the Paluxy River for swimming and wading. Cautions for parents: toddlers should never be left unattended. Small crevices and chasms can house all kinds of critters like snakes, so be careful.

The Brazos & Paluxy Rivers – Glen Rose is available for tubing, kayaking, and canoeing.

These rivers are generally slow moving, flat-water rivers. This means there are very few rapids

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if any in normal conditions. There are sandbars in some areas as well.

The Paluxy River is currently navigable, but it is not always suitable for tubing and canoeing.

On the Brazos River, water is very good, but most sections are dependent on water released from Lake Granbury. Therefore the river will often become very low (and slow) in late summer. Right now, with recent rains, there should be ample water. The prettiest sections are nearest to Possum Kingdom Lake, but overall the entire river is majestically scenic. For rentals: Rhodes Canoe Rental 254-8974214 or Low Water Bridge 254897-3666 and to check on river conditions.

If you are not up to battling nature, there are a couple of wonderful swimming pools in the area:

The Plunge swimming pool located in Oakdale Park at 1019 NE Barnard Street in Glen Rose.

Built in 1925, it’s one of the oldest pools in Texas. Closed Mondays for maintenance, open TuesdaySunday 11 am-7 pm. It boasts 330,000 gallons of water with a diving board, slide and a waterspewing fountain.

The Dana Vollmer Municipal Swim Center located at 301 North Park Street in Granbury. The pool is closed on Mondays for maintenance and open Tuesday 1 6 pm; Wednesday-Friday 1 - 6:30 pm; Saturday 1 - 7 pm and Sunday 1 - 6 pm. $5.00 general admission, *2.00 discounts if you bring a copy of your City of Granbury water bill. Locker rentals are $1.00 plus $2.00 deposit for the day.

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Activities Health = Fitness + You + Nutrition (FUN)

Flexibility Remember when you could bend over and touch your toes? Once upon a time (youthfulness) everyone had good flexibility and could move in any direction at any time without restriction. You didn’t even need to stretch prior to bending, twisting, jumping, throwing, etc.

Well this is another one of those ‘use it or lose it’ principles that aging presents to each of us. By learning proper stretching techniques, most people can restore mobility, flexibility & strength to their bodies & improve their quality of life.

Most people don’t stretch at all or do very little of the variety of stretches available, nor do they hold stretches long enough. One should always stretch & warm up prior to any physical activity, if at all possible. Unfortunately, many golfers have learned to stretch only after injuring themselves and undergoing physical therapy rehabilitation. We need to learn stretching techniques to keep from ever having to go to rehab, instead of learning it there after injuring ourselves! It has been estimated that over 90% of the population will suffer lower back problems in their lifetimes, often resulting in a chronic condition.

Stretching consists of static and dynamic movements, and it is best to address both concepts. Static stretching means holding a position, without movement, for a certain length of time. Thirty seconds has been determined to be the optimal time for holding any stretch position. Any shorter amount of time will not help to lengthen the muscle and increase flexibility. Conversely, any longer time doesn’t provide much additional benefit.

Dynamic stretching is all about movement which increases flexibility with a bonus of strength gain possible. This variation is most often accomplished with the use of cables, springs or rubber bands, like bungee cords. The bands maintain a constant resistance to the muscle throughout the entire range of motion, thus increasing flexibility & strength simultaneously. It is critically important to always stretch through your entire range of motion so that this distance will keep increasing with each future session.

Most, if not all stretches should be performed lying down. For example, never stand upright and bend over to stretch your lower back & hamstrings-the back of the leg muscle. Perform this correctly in a supine position while bringing each straight leg upright or with a bent leg for a quadricep (front thigh) stretch. Do each leg and then both together. Any leg or back stretching should always be done lying down on the floor, a bed/couch or even a suspended apparatus like a hammock.

The Zero Gravity Lift® includes instructional DVD‘s & manuals, is ideal for all of the aforementioned activities plus more and is available at SpellBound.

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= FUN

It’s the equation for life!

The author Rock & his wife Tammy are the owners of ‘SpellBound’, the store on the north side of the square. Feel free to stop in anytime & ask Doc Roc anything you’d like to know.

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ourth of July, just the words bring to mind a bevy of activities, food and beverages, games, live music, friends and the coveted fireworks. If you live in or around Hood, Parker or Somervell counties you are in luck. There will be more to do than can ever be done between them. All events are free to the public.

Hood County’s celebration is Granbury’s Old Fashioned 4th of July brought to you by the

Granbury Chamber of Commerce, July 3-5th on the Historic Square.

For more info go to www.granburychamber.com

East Parker County’s Boomin’ 4th is sponsored by the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce and the city of Hudson Oaks. For more info go to www.eastparkerchamber.com

Somervell County’s celebration

in Glen Rose On July 4th, at 10 am the Glen Rose/Somervell County parade rolls through downtown.

The fireworks show starts at dark at the Wheeler Branch Reservoir. But, don’t wait until then to get your spot and listen to the Mike Daniels Band entertain you, starting at 8 pm. Also on the 4th, Oakdale Park summer concerts features 3 Rivers Shine and Mike Wissel and the Pawn Shop Pistols from 5 – 10 pm.

For a full listing of local events, see our calendar!

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Shopping

Glen Rose BOOMING DOWNTOWN SQUARE!

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop - 102-C W.

Walnut, Glen Rose garners comments like “yummy, yummy to my tummy!”

You’ll be taken back to a simpler, more relaxed time with this traditional soda shop. The Coke floats are perfection.

SHOPPING

Strut Your Stuff - is located at

102A Walnut, Glen Rose, where the former Glen Rose Newspaper used to be. A boutique for all shapes and sizes, specializing in flawless style, impeccable service, Strut Your Stuff is your one stop shop. With new arrivals weekly you can find one of a kind women’s, teen/jr’s or plus size clothing. They now carry Park Hill Candles. Open M-Thur.11-6; Fri.Sat. 9-7; Sun. 1-5 Strut Your Stuff is named for a Peacock who struts his stuff around the back porch of owner, Barbara Briscoe’s home.

Tacote Restaurant - 503 SW Big

Bend Trail, Glen Rose has been compared to Montes’ in Granbury.

Tacote is open for breakfast and lunch only and offers the convenience of drive-thru. They serve “New Authentic Mexican”. TripAdvisor.com gives them an excellent rating.

El Patio Del Sabor – 110 Barnard, Glen Rose is Now Open! The owners of La Vita Italian restaurant are expanding to this new venture with Specialty Treats & Sweets. This Mexican Flair establishment is offering fruit, snacks like nachos, drinks and homemade ice creams. Try one of their unique flavors of ice cream like Gansito, Spanish for “little goose”, a Mexican snack cake. Some people compare it to a Twinkie, with the exception of strawberry jelly along with the creamy filling and it is covered in chocolate with chocolate sprinkle topping. They have more traditional flavors like Lime, Mango and Coconut.

But, if you really need a tall cold one, order the Piñaloca served in a genuine pineapple!

Cheerful Heart Village – 1207 NE

Big Bend Trial is inviting everyone to come visit their newest location in Glen Rose where Faith, Family and Friends are the cornerstones of Cheerful Heart Gifts. They offer a huge variety of unusual, funky, fun, inspirational and heartfelt gifts. Open M-F 10-7.

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EVENTS JULY

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford Mon – Fri 9 am-5 pm 817-613-1700 Sat 9 am-3 pm & Sun 12-4 pm

Museum of the Americas-Weatherford 216 Fort Worth Highway Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm; Sat. 11 am-4 pm Bison-Bison: The Magnificent Beast of the American Plains Through August 1, 2015

Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm 942-682-4856

Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon St., Glen Rose 11 am-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday 254-898-0640 Free

Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose 9 am – 5 pm Everyday

US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Tues-Sat 817-578-3288

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-897-2960 2155 County Road 2008,Glen Rose 8:30 am – 5:29 pm Every Day Weatherford Farmer’s Market 213 and 217 Fort Worth Street Mondays – Sundays, 8 am-6:15 pm

Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 10 – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 817-707-1012

Museums/Cultural

Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494

Live Theatre

Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St “America the Beautiful: The Voice of Freedom” July 4 at 3 and 7 pm “Singer/Songwriters of the ‘70s” July 18 3 and 7 pm 855-823-5550

Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm Saturdays 817-573-8810 Free Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200

Granbury Theatre Company presents: Julie Johnson sings Patsy Cline July 10,11 at 7:30 pm July 12 at 2:00 pm

Ghost: The Musical Thru July 5 The Drowsy Chaperone July 17 – August 16 Granbury Opera House 133 E Pearl St., Historic Square-Granbury Fri 7:30 pm Sat. 3:30 & 7:30 pm Sun 2 pm 817-579-0952

Langdon Center Gordon House Gallery 308 E Pearl St., Granbury My Life, a Field Trip: Works by Ann Hardy Monday-Saturday 10 am – 4 pm 817-279-1164 Through July 22 Doss Heritage Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford “When Cowboys Gather” thru Dec 2015 Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm Thursday 10 am till 8 pm 817-599-6168 Free

The Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave., Weatherford July 4 at 3 pm Gene Watson and The Farewell Party Band Amazing Made in Texas Showtime Band 817-341-1000

Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury Sat 10 am-4 pm Sun 1-4 pm 817-894-5194 Granbury Historic Railroad Depot 109 Ewell St., Granbury 1-4 pm Monday-Saturday 817-573-2557 Free Hood County Courthouse Museum 100 E Pearl St., Granbury 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 817-579-3200

Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury Fri, Sat, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm 817-573-5135

This page photos are from last years 4th of July Celebration Granbury Square - Photos by Shad Ramsey

Theatre Off the Square presents: “Monster in the Closet” July 17-26 Children’s Production 114 N Denton St., Weatherford Fri & Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm 817-341-8687 (817-341-TOTS)

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Wineries/Breweries

Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Fri &Sat 12-5 pm Music—1st Fridays 817-579-0007 Bluff Dale Vineyards 5222 CR 148, Bluff Dale Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sat 11am-6pm Sun 12-6 pm 254-728-3540 Music: Check website www.bluffdalevineyards.com D’Vine Wine 107 E Bridge St., Granbury Mon-Thurs 12 – 6 pm Fri & Sat 12-8 pm Sun 12-5 pm 817-573-7200 Revolver Brewing 5650 Matlock Rd., Granbury Saturday Tour Event 12 – 3 pm Music, Beer & Tour 817-736-8034 Sweet Springs Winery 215 N Main St., Weatherford Tues & Wed 12 – 8 pm Thurs 12 – 10 pm Fri & Sat 12-11 pm Sun 1-8 pm 817-594-3333 215 N Main St., Weatherford The Winery at Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy, Granbury 12-7 pm Sat 817-408-0473 Music: Check Facebook Pemberton-Cellars/1963402563800457

Libraries

East Parker County Library 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo Tues-Fri 10am-6 pm Sat 10 am-1 pm 817-441-6545 Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury Mon 10 am-7 pm Tues 10 am-9 pm Wed-Sat 10 am-6 pm 817-573-3569 Somervell County Library 108 Allen Dr., Glen Rose 254-897-4582 Springtown Public Library 626 N Main, Springtown Mon 9am-1 pm Tues 10 am-7pm Wed-Fri 11 am-6 pm Sat 9 am-1 pm 817-523-5862 Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 817-598-4150 Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 m Fri & Sat10 am-6 pm Sun 2-6 pm

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Monday through Thursday

Gym-Kat Sports Center-Granbury Open Jump-non structured gym time Open to non-members M&W 9am-7pm Tu&Th 12:30-3:30 pm 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd 817-573-2006

Friday and Saturday

Granbury Ghosts & Legends Tours Granbury Square 7 & 9:15 pm 817-559-0849

Last Mile Cemetery Tour Granbury City Cemetery 10:45 pm 817-559-0849 Reservations required

Tuesday & Thursday

YOGA at Chandor Gardens 5:30pm 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford

Wednesday

Weatherford Public Library Pre-School Storytime 2-5 yr olds Toddler Time – 6 mo-36 mo olds 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford 10:30 am 817-598-4150

Thursday Senior Center-Granbury Dance w/live entertainment 501 S. Moore 817-573-5533

Thursday & Saturday

Karaoke at VFW Post #7835 1st&3rd Saturdays 8-12 pm Every Thursday 8-11 pm 3670 W Hwy 377, Granbury 817-579-1922

Friday

East Parker County Library Storytime for 2-5 yr olds 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo 10:30 am 817-441-6545 Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions Somervell County Citizen’s Center 209 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 2nd & 4th Fridays July 10-Truman Hudson Riggin July 24-Pete & Patty 7-9:30 pm 254-897-2139 Uptown Arts The Fun of Art! Art classes-2nd& 4th Friday 401 Cleveland Rd., Granbury 682-936-2581

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Granbury Old Fashioned 4th Over the lake 9:45 pm

Karen’s Kritters-Bluff Dale Petting Farm for all ages 19571 E FM 1188 9 am-noon254-967-4016

Glen Rose 4th Spectacular Wheeler Branch Reservoir 9:30 pm 254-897-4141

Parker Paws Pet Adoption PetsmartIH 20, Exit 408-Weatherford July 11 & 25 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718

4th

Saturday

Saturday and Sunday

Granbury Founders & Legends Escorted Walking Tour-Granbury Meet at Nutt House Hotel 1:30-4pm 817-996-0974 June 29-July 3 Creation Evidence Museum-Glen Rose Dinosaur Excavations 8 am- 1 pm 254-897-3200

1st

Summer Film Festival Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 2:30-4 pm 817-598-4153 Railhead Smokehouse Benefit For Kayleigh Boling 120 S Ranch House Rd., Willow Park 6:30-9 pm Win a Cowboy Cooker 817-929-5145 for tickest

3rd

Barking Rocks-Granbury 1919 Allen Court First Friday with Susan Herndon 7-11 pm 817-579-0007

3rd - 5th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Tuley Truck Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509 Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Granbury Courthouse Square Parade 10 am from GHS 817-573-1622 First Monday Trade Days-Weatherford Corner of Santa Fe Dr and Hwy 80/180 9 am – 4 pm

3rd - 6th

Field of Flags – Glen Rose All Day - Free U.S. 67 & Texas 144 817-219-2689

4th of July Fireworks Shows

Boomin’ 4th Hudson Oaks Gene Voyles Park 9:15 pm 20 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine

Melody Belles 4th of July Concert-Granbury Langdon Center-308 E Pearl St FREE 7-8 pm 817-279-1164 Firecracker 5K sponsored by Lake Granbury Kiwanis Club 7 am Registration Tidwell Field-GHS parking lot 817-219-2513 Iron Skillet-Weatherford 2001 Santa Fe Dr. Military East Free 4th of July 817-594-0245 Dinosaur Valley State Park Nature Walk 10-11 am Native American Playday 10-11 am Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588 Acton Nature Center – Acton 6900 Smokey Hill Ct. 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 7 am 817-326-6005 Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose “Wonders of Creation…Dinosaurs” 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cowboy Campfire-Music &Poetry 8-10 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171ext 222

6th

Kelly the Clown-Summer Spectacular Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St., Weatherford 10-10:45 am 817-598-4153

7th

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Capture Techniques 10 am-3 pm Homeschool event 254-897-2960 reservations Movie: Justice League: Paradise Lost Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury 4 pm 817-573-3569 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. | 254-897-4509

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History Alive! Rawhide-Learning w/Leather Doss Heritage & Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr., Weatherford 10:30-11:30 am 817-599-6168

7th, 14th ,21st, 28th

City Lights Family Film Festival Benefits local CASA 10 am 1000 Cinema Dr., Hudson Oaks

8th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. | 254-897-4509 Summer Film Festival Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 2:30-4 pm 817-598-4153

9th

Preschool Dance Party-Que Pastas Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 10:30-11:15 am 817-598-4153

10th - 11th

Auctions Plus On-site estate sale Abe’s Landing-ck website www.auctionsplustexas.com 817-382-1530

10th

Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11pm 817-573-7200

10th - 13th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose AQHA | 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

940-365-2027

11th

Parker County Peach Festival Historic Downtown Weatherford 8 am-5 pm 817-596-3801 Magician Todd McKinney Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury 2 pm 817-573-3569 Peach Pedal Bike Ride-Weatherford 8, 30, 43, & 65 mile rides Starts at Weatherford High School 2121 Bethel Rd 7:30 am 817-596-3801 Big Daddy’s Saloon-Godley 8837 Hwy 171 UFC-189 No Cover Chg 7-12pm 817-389-2224 RSVP

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photo Tour 4-8 pm Reservations required | 254-897-2960 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Name that Bird! 8:30-10 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 x222 Dinosaur Valley State Park Nature Walk 10-11 am Shaded Walk Around the River 10-11 am Venomous Snakes of Texas 9-10 am Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588 Girl’s Night Out-Granbury On the Square 5- 7:30 pm 817-579-5299

12th

Swim Night-Granbury Benefits Granbury Theater Academy Dana Volmer swim center Register by July 5 817-579-0952

14th

Movie: XMen First Class Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury 4 pm 817-573-3569 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

15th

Summer Film Festival Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 2:30-4 pm 817-598-4153

16th - 19th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Charmayne James Barrel Clinic 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. 254-897-4509

18th

Saddle Bags BBQ Trade Daze-Granbury 3636 Hwy 377 S 817-579-7200 Dinosaur Valley State Park Nature Walk 10-11 am Shaded Walk Around the River 10-11 am Limestone Ledge Hike 6-7 pm Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588 Paluxy River Bluegrass Jam Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St. 1-10 pm 254-897-2321 Bands at 6:30 pm Free Sounds of Summer Concerts Granbury Courthouse Square 7-10 pm 800-950-2212 Music: Chris Watson Band

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After Hours on the Square – Glen Rose Shopping, music, and fun 5 – 9 pm Lake Mineral Wells State Park Spider Walk 8:30 – 10 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 x222

20th - 22nd

Summer Fun Days Parker County 4-H hosts 604 N Main St., Weatherford Ages 6-12 from 2-5 pm 817-598-6172 to register

21st

D’Vine Wine-Granbury Corks and Canvas Class 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm 817-573-7200 Movie: Batman/Superman Movie Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury 4 pm 817-573-3569 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. | 254-897-4509

22nd

Summer Film Festival Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 2:30-4 pm 817-598-4153 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. | 254-897-4509

23rd

Silly Strings-Summer Spectacular Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 10:30 – 11:15 am 817-598-4153

23rd - 26th

Lone Star Guitar Festival & Competition Weatherford College 682-429-5482 lonestarguitarfest@gmail.com

24th

Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11 pm 817-573-7200

24th - 26th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose TX Smokin’ Guns 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

817-368-0627/817-312-7086

25th

Summer Concerts-Glen Rose Oakdale Park Stage 1019 NE Barnard St Bring lawn chairs 8-10 pm Pearl &The Polka Dots 22 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine

History Alive! Swinging & Square Dancing Doss Heritage & Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr., Weatherford 10:30-11:30 am 817-599-6168 Fly-In Pancake Breakfast Granbury Municipal Airport 400 Howard Clemmons Rd 8-10 am 817-579-8533 The Que Pastas Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury 2 pm 817-573-3569 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Sounds 8:30-10 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171, ext. 222 Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 6-9 pm 817-579-7733

27th

Pop Starrs Junior Baking Camp All Week Long - Ages 6 - 18 For more info call 817-326-4977 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose African Safari Day Camp 9 am-4 pm Homeschool event 254-897-2960 reservations

28th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd. | wwa254-897-4509 D’Vine Wine-Granbury Pinterest Party / 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm 817-573-7200

29th

Summer Film Festival Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 2:30-4 pm 817-598-4153

30th

Dangerous Edison’s Magnificent Traveling Emporium Summer Spectacular-Weatherford Library | 1014 Charles St. 10:30-11:15 am 817-598-4153

31st

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Discovery After Dark Tour 1789 County Rd 2009 7-10 pm 254-897-2960

Upcoming Events

August 1st - 2nd Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Brother-N-Laws Team Roping www.myhometownstexas.com

Music/Nightlife Live Music Venues 3rd Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Tom Loris Vintage Grill-Weatherford 7 pm Justin Ptrea/Carl Cyko

ALEDO Slice the Pizza Spot 9650 E Bankhead Hwy 817-441-1466

Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury 7-11 pm Susan Herndon

Texas Opry Theater-Weatherford 3 pmGene Watson&The Farewell Party Band

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 7-10 pm Texas Weather

Boomin’ 4th of July-Hudson Oaks 6 pm Katy Keenie

4th

Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Cami Maki

Summer Concert Series Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 5-10 pm 3 Rivers Shine & Mike Wissel& Pawn Shop Pistols

Godley Big Daddy’s Saloon 8837 Hwy 171 | 817-389-2224

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 7-10 pm Blue Fish

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007

Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury 5 pm Arenda Light

Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 boozersbar.net Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd 817-964-3634

Big City Music Revue-Granbury America the Beautiful: The Voice of Freedom 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Shane Watson Band 4th of July – Glen Rose Wheeler Branch Reservoir 3 pm Giovanni Yanez 5 pm Whiskey Gus 8 pm Mike Daniels Band

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WEATHERFORD FIRE OAK GRILL On the Square | Weatherford 114 Austin Ave, 817-598-0400 fireoakgrill.com Full Cup Books & Coffee 900 S. Main St | 817-304-5242 Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 817-598-0009

Farinas 202 N Houston St. 817-579-5300

Sweet Springs Winery 215 N. Main Street Weatherford, TX 76086 817-594-3333

REVOLVER BREWING 5650 Matlock Rd. 817-736-8034 revolverbrewing.com

The Texas Opry Theatre 319 York Ave. 817-341-1000

MUSIC

Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Road Willow Park | 817-441-2525 railheadbbq.net

Swanny’s BBQ 1470 E Hwy 377 817-573-4471 Wild Country 207 Western Hills Trl 817-573-2529

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

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Music/Nightlife Hilton Garden Inn-Granbury 6 pm Maurice Davis Band

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Brother Monkey

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm DJ Hazzard

14th

5th Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 5-8 pm Ron Mittlestedt

17th

7th Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm blacktopGYPSY

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Mark Allan Atwood

9th Log Cabin Concert SeriesWeatherford Doss Heritage & Culture Center 7 pm Belinda Gail Lake Weatherford Marina – Weatherford 7 pm Aaron Copeland

10th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Taylor Hickey Band Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Chris Wood/Woody & the Pickers

10th - 12th

Granbury Opera House-Granbury Julie Johnson sings Patsy Cline Fri & Sat at 7:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm 817-579-0952

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Luke McGlathery

18th

Revolver BrewingGranbury 12 noon Big City Music Revue-Granbury Singer/Songwriters of the ‘70s 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Summer Concert Series Historic Square-Granbury 7 pm Chris Watson Band Big Daddy’s Saloon-Godley 8 pm Ransom Rhodes Loco Coyote-Glen Rose 6 pm Larry Davis – B&B Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Mike Daniels Band Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Sand Dollar Rodeo

11th

23rd Doss After Dark Bands & Brews-Weatherford 5-8 pm Benay& Logan

Brazos River FloatFest-Millsap 11 am RoxDaigre 7 pm Dolly Shine

23rd - 26th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 8 pm Steve Helms Band

MUSIC

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 8pm Charlie Robison

Parker County Peach FestivalWeatherford 12 pm Northern National Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Preston Scott Band Wild Country-Granbury 9 pm Benay& Logan Summer Concert Series Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 8 pm Mike Calaway Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon

Lone Star Guitar Fest-Weatherford Lonestarguitarfest.com

24th

Squaw Valley Golf Course-Glen Rose 6 pm Mike Daniels Band Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Shane Terrell

25th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Scott Burgess & the Gringo Kings Diamond D Billiards 8 pm Trimmier

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Summer Concert Series Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 5-10 pm Pearl &The Polka Dots

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Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Tom Loris Conspiracy Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon

Upcoming Music

Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Undead Joe Trio Big Daddy’s Saloon-Godley 8 pm Spencer Elliott Band

28th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Parker McCollum Music

30th

Vintage Grill & Car Museum-Weatherford 6 pm Thawind Mills

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 8 pm Trimmier

August 1, 8, 22 Oakdale Park-Glen Rose Summer Concert Series 1st 8-10 pm Wandering Daisy 8th& 22nd 8-10 pm Mike Calaway 1st Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 6 pm Mike Daniels Band Swanny’s BBQ & Steakhouse-Granbury 7 pm Syndi Michaels & Proper Villains

Dining Check out their Facebook page frequently because they post specials for lunch and you do not want to miss a special on the sliced brisket plate.

They did not forget those of us with a sweet tooth.They offer up homemade banana pudding and peach cobbler in individual and family size portions. For those who started going in the early days, you will be glad to know they have the fountain drink machine up and running.

For a true taste of authentic Texas BBQ, Boatman’s BBQ in Tolar is the place to eat. Call in your order to go, 254-835-4244 By: Marie Valden

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oatman’s BBQ, open as of January 26th, 2015, is known for the amazing Low and Slow Texas Style BBQ! It is truly a family business with Darrel and Candy Boatman running the show. The lead advertisement for Boatman’s BBQ located in Tolar, is word of mouth, dripping with BBQ sauce that is.

DINING

When you think Low and Slow, Texas Style BBQ, you think high quality, succulent, juicy, pristine, and one of a kind meat. Their meat is hand selected and trimmed to perfection. Every one of their meats, from the brisket to the turkey, are prepared in house and cooked under constant supervision.

Over the years the family had many BBQs at their home.

So, they thought why not let everyone in on how delicious and flavorful a family style BBQ could be. That’s when they decided to throw their hat into the restaurant ring. After weeks of looking, they finally found a small place that was just right for their first family style restaurant. Darrel says, “We knew our dreams would come true, or vision was clear, and that this was going to be the start of it all.” They found the perfect location at 8700 W. Highway 377 in Tolar. The restaurant is open Mon-Thur.

11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Fri-

Sat 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. or till they run out of meat.

LOCAL DINING LISTING

For their many choices of meats, (Brisket, Sausage, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Turkey) Low and Slow is the motto. Smoked 8-14 hours every day, they use the best of the best Oak, plus a little Hickory. No electrical machines or gas-powered hog traps are used. They prefer to use all wood the way BBQ was meant to be prepared. The smoker they use was custom built by R & O Smokers.

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People really love the food.

Shawn Scott had this to say on his Facebook post, “I must say, I am quite biased when it comes to BBQ because my grandpa was over Pinky’s in Lubbock, but this is good stuff!

One of the best that I have tried locally for sure!”

It is basic goodness served with a smile. The menu reads very simply, BBQ, they have sides like mac and cheese and their own recipe of beans.

You can find a daily special sandwich with chips and a drink for $6.95. After many requests they have included a hamburger on certain days.

If you’re after a burger call to see what the day’s special is first, because it changes. If you are craving some carbs go for the loaded and smoked stuffed baked potato, you won’t regret it. It is a meal all on its own.

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GRANBURY

CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402 COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461

DINING ON THE SQUARE BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777

DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 3906-100 Hwy 377 E |817-573-2897

The Back Porch Sports Bar 3132 Fall Creek Hwy. 817-326-8200

DOC POSSUM’S BBQ & BURGERS 3132 Fall Creek Hwy | 817-326-2277 www.facebook.com/docpossums

Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd. 817-964-3634

EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com

CHRISTINA’S BISTRO 110 N. Houston St. | 817-579-1707

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

FARINA’S WINERY & CAFÉ 202 N Houston St. | 817-579-5300

FLAMES SEAFOOD GRILL AND BAR 1030 E Hwy 377, Suite 100 817-573-2998

THE FILLIN STATION 100 N Crockett St | 817-573-1554 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226

GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007 IRBY’S BURGERS & CATFISH 804 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-9402

KETZLER’S SCHNITZEL HAUS & BIERGARTEN 101 Pearl St | 817-658-6089

MONTANA RESTAURANT 1454 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-2500

LINDA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN Pearl @ Crockett St. | 817-573-1952

PAM’S 204 S. Morgan | 817-326-8052

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

PAM’S TOO 5320 Acton Hwy | 817-326-4056

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

REDNECKS CHICKEN & BURGERS 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. | 817-573-0555

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

RIB SHACK - patio dining 4021 Old Acton Hwy. 4 | 817-3264752

AMERICAN (off the square) GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807

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

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

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

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

SWANNYS BBQ STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining

CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-3469

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Dining WILLIE & DICKS 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241

PANDA EXPRESS 1031 E. Hwy. 377 | 817 573-8988

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

GLEN ROSE

STARBUCKS W/DRIVE THRU 413 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-0640 ITALIAN JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637

BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841 CHACHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7504

LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411

CHINA WOK 109 SW Barnard St | 254-897-2660

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

El Patio Del Sabor Specialty Treats & Sweets 110 Barnard

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

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

DON MELQUIAS 5675 N. GATE RD.| 817-326-8344

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

EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833

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

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

HAPPY HIPPO - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail | 254-898-0181 HappyHippoCoffee.com

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 LA FIESTA 1112 S. Morgan St. 817-579-1275 MI FAMILIA 1468 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0382 MONTES BREAKFAST BURRITOS 2202 E Hwy 377 | 817-573-0250 PANCHITO’S 4506 Weatherford Hwy. |817-5731923 SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202 Salsa Verde 745 E. Bluebonnet | 817-964-3488 (Just outside Indian Harbor gate TACO CASA 3706 E. Hwy 377 | 817-573-3229 TACO D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318 ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841

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THE BAYOU Cajun/Creole Seafood 539 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-898-0322

INN ON THE RIVER Barnard St. Reservations Required 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 LaVita-Italian Restaurant Authentic New York Style 114 Walnut St., | 254-898-2371 LOCO COYOTE GRILL Steaks & Burgers West on Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2324 Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 902 NE Big Bend Trl | 254-897-2377 PIE PEDDLERS Fresh Baked Pies 102 Walnut St. | 254-897-9228 RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514 ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705 Shoo-Fly Soda Shop 102-C Walnut | 254-396-0767 SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022

CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888

STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665

MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. |817-579-8668

SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827

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PARADISE COFFEE CO. 129 W. Pearl St. | 817-573-3853

BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-897-3324

Tacote 503 SW Big Bend Trl 254-897-1278

BLUFF DALE DINING

The Buffalo Nickel Grill CR 196 & CR 1014 254-823-6606 LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635

TOLAR DINING

Boatmans BBQ 8700 W. 377 | 254-835-4244

Parker County ALEDO

Holy Grounds Coffee Haus and Bookstore 108 Jearl St | 817-441-7770 Aledo Diner 205 N. Front St. | 817-441-9753 Aledo Doughnuts 701 FM 1187 N | 817-441-0011 Aledo Taqueria 100 FM 1187 | 817-441---7940 Chuck Wagon Store & Cafe 613 S Fm 1187 | 817-441-2072 Garden of Eat’n at Agape 108 Jeral St. | 817-441-7770 gardenofeatn@gmail.com

B & B Burgers 104 S Main St | 817-523-7520 Cedar Village Ice Cream Parlor 400 E Hwy 199| 817-523-4196 Chicken Express 502 E Highway 199 |817-523-0009 Chinese Express 332 E Highway 199 | 817-523-5225 El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road 817-523-7278 Howell’s Western Cafe 401 W Highway 199 | 817-220-7915 Rancho Nuevo 466 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-2288 Shinola’s Texas Cafe 301 Martin Ave | 817-523-0010 Sweet Sensation Donuts on the Square 105 E. 1st Street 469-531-3785/817-523-0100 Texas Bistro & Café 600 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-0101 Woody Creek Bar B Q 205 N Avenue A | 817-220-2008

WEATHERFORD

Alvin ORD’s Sandwich Shop 914 S Main St (817) 599-5211320 Adams Dr (817) 598-0432

Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant 311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200 817-441-2960

Antonio’s Mexicana Restaurant 1900 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-594-6183

Maria Bonita 100 S. Front St. | 817-441-1652

Baker’s Ribs Inc 1921 S Main St | 817-599-4229

The Bearcat 421 FM 1187 N | 817-441-8981

Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar 314 South Main St. | 817-594-7012

BROCK / MILLSAP

Big John’s Burgers & Beer 105 College Avenue | 817-999-8932

Brock Junction 7458 W I-20 | 817-594-6626 Brazos River Catfish Café’ 10771 W I-20 | 817-596-2994 Brazosrivercatfishcafe.com

COOL

the switch cafe Just off HWY 180 on FM 113 112 S Fm 113 | 940-682-2024

HUDSON OAKS

BIG BURGER 3322 FORT WORTH HWY 817-374-4965

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SPRINGTOWN

Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. | 817-598-9090 R & K Cafe 3311 Fort Worth Hwy 817-594-7701

Applebee’s 208 W Interstate 20 | 817-599-3188

Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy 817-599-6501 Buffalo Wild Wings 320 Adams Dr | 817-598-0432 Buffet City 106 College Park Dr. | 817-599-5568 Chick-Fil-A 2525 S Main St. | 817-594-3001 Chicken Express 1711 Bethel Rd. | 817-598-1555 Chili’s 128 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-1661 China Harbor 1810 Main St. | 817-598-0061

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Cotton Patch Cafe 1964 S Main St | 817-599-0706

Polo’s Mexican Cafe 6239 Fm 920 | 817-594-3732

Cracker Barrel 132 E Interstate 20 | 817-598-9070

Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant 304 S Main St. | 817-594-0361

Crave Frozen Yogurt 1302 S Main St | 817-594-9091

Rosa’s Cafe 28 1920 Martin Dr. | 817-599-5335

Downtown Cafe 101 W Church St. | 817-594-8717

Sake Japanese Steakhouse 114 College Park Dr 817-598-5955

Fuzzy Taco Shop 1217 S Main St. | 817-613-8226 Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 809 S Main St. | 817-599-4400 Golden Moon Restaurant 1410 S Main St. | 817-594-1692 Indulge catering by Kelli Weddings, office parties, business lunches and breakfast, personal meals 817 374 2697 Joe’s Pasta & Pizza 1115 Fort Worth Hwy Ste 400 817-341-2200 Kincaid’s 220 Adams Dr Ste 290 817-594-7773 LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-613-8686 Logan’s Roadhouse 325 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-5455 Malt Shop 2028 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-594-2524 Mary’s Brazos Cafe 5090 Tin Top Rd | 817-594-0203 Mcalister’s Deli 215 Adams Dr Ste 209 | 817-594-3314 Montana Restaurant 1910 S Main St. | 817-341-3444 Nizza Pizza Pasta & Subs 1016 S Main St. | 817-594-9090 Ohana Japanese Steak House 126 E Interstate 20 | 817-596-2871 Olive Garden 315 E Interstate 20 | 817-599-4207 On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East 817-594-2174

Skinny’s Hamburgers 504 Palo Pinto St. | 817-594-3101 Starbucks Coffee Company 2010 S Main St. |817-341-2547 Sunny Street Cafe 1314 S. Main St. | 817-594-2210 The Shed Texas Kitchen and Bakery 4019 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-594-5533 shedsbread.com The Tamale Kid 204 Dennis Rd. | 817-341-8543 Tin Top Cafe 7974 Bethel Rd | 817-598-1222 Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse 126 E I-ww20 Ste 100 | 817-596-2871 Vintage Grill & Car Museum 202 Ft. Worth Hwy. | 817-594-3750 Wanda’s By Jr 1503 Fort Worth Hwy. | 817-599-7421 Which Wich 220 Adams Dr Ste 230 | 817-598-0200 Whistle Hill Cafe 104 S Walnut St. | 817-599-4311 Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr | 817-599-4935 Yesterday’s 201 N Main St. | 817-599-3903 Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315

WILLOW PARK Busy Berri Yogurt Shop 108 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-1100

Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B 817-599-3520

Chicken Express 101 Ranch House Rd | 817-441-7177

Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 | 817-598-0009

Fish Creek 4899 E I-20 Service Rd N 817-441-1746

Pastafina 807 S Main St | 817-599-5861 Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 | 817-341-4326 Pizza Place The 1218 S Main St | 817-594-0591

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Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Dr. | 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com

Milano’s Pizza & Pasta 119 S Ranch House Rd Ste 900 817-441-6737 Railhead Smokehouse Barbeque 120 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-2525

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Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave. | 817-598-0400

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