
June 2024


Giraffe encounter makes national headlines
GLEN ROSE — Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and Glen Rose are experiencing a media frenzy after a giraffe momentarily lifted a small child from a vehicle as her dad, Jason Toten, drove them through the park.

Sugar Bowl a sweet addition to Glen Rose
GLEN ROSE — The community has welcomed a new business with open arms as positive Facebook posts continue flooding in for Sugar Bowl since it officially opened at the beginning of summer.

The Lowe Down: The decline of integrity . . .
What has become of integrity?

Reed: When does a medical Power of Attorney activate?
Tonya’s mother, Inez, refuses to go into an assisted living facility despite Tonya’s fear that her mother is going to cause harm to herself living alone in the family home.

ATA Glen Rose has its first black belts
GLEN ROSE — Nearly 40 students participated in the recent ATA Martial Arts Black Belt Testing on June 7, with 11 students competing for their first-degree black belt.

Rare waterborne threat requires caution in Brazos Basin
WACO — Summer's here, and the call of refreshing lakes and rivers is strong. But before you take the plunge, there's one danger lurking in warm freshwater that swimming skills can't protect against: Naegleria fowleri, a rare but serious amoeba.
Legacy Estate now open, admitting residents
COMANCHE — Legacy Estate Long Term Care, a new nursing home dedicated to providing exceptional care and a vibrant community for residents, is now open and admitting new residents.

Glen Rose Lions Club inducts officers for 2024-25
GLEN ROSE — The Glen Rose Lions Club held its annual induction ceremony at The Rooster last Thursday, welcoming a new slate of officers for the 2024-25 year.

Ansell: I don't want to meet, I want to do
When I served at a big church in East Texas, I spent way too much time in way too many meetings.