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ARTICLES 07 FIVE THINGS TO TRY: FAMILY ACTIVITIES & PLACES
08 BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
10 7 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW
11 BARBECUE RECIPES FOR KIDS
12 INSIDE COMMUNITY & EDUCATION
14 10 HOT AMUSEMENT PARKS
21 WHEN THE HEAT’S ON
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24 MADISON STONE & GARDEN: MAKING YOUR HOME THE ENVY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
LOCAL AGENTS
BEST-IN-CLASS
SERVICE
26 CRASHING INTO A MIRACLE
28 BUSINESS OWNERS EDUCATION
F E AT U R E D
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HASLET LOVES PICKLEBALL
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BRINGING FLOORBALL TO THE METROPLEX
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PAW-SITIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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Publisher & Editor Jeff Caves
Administration
Managing Editor Jana Melton Assistant Editor Bobbi Byrne
Writers
Diane Ciarloni, Leena Duwadi, Jean Eisenmann, Steve Gamel, Caylie Howard, Jade Kensington, Mark Miller
Advertising Inquiries
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Production
Graphic Designers Cayla Davis Hallie Preece Jessica Seitz Nancy Winberg
Photography
Lacey Whitmer Photo & Design Your Candid Memories Photography What’s That Guy’s Name? Photography by Guy T Miranda Longoria Photography Live Beautifully Photography Penny Whistle Photography
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