Clements: Is it too late?
The road was hot, hard and dusty. The dirt had filtered through my sandals and my feet felt grimy and nasty. I wiped the sweat from my eyes and lashes and kept going. I had to keep going. I should have started sooner.
LeAnda Staebner
Ansell: God’s got your back
I grew up in the church (PTL) and I grew up singing, “Deep and wide, deep and wide, there is a fountain flowing deep and wide.” I also grew up going to the community pool when visiting my grandparents and I remember the kiddie pool. As an older child I would run through it and the water was warm and comfortable.
Martial arts instructor nominated for best in region
GLEN ROSE — Caity Schmidt is kicking down doors—figuratively and literally. The American Taekwondo Association nominated the 19-year-old ATA Texas Elite Glen Rose co-owner for Instructor of the Year in Region 112.
100 Men event raises more than $10K for teacher grants
GLEN ROSE — A new initiative by the LDL Educational Resources Foundation brought together more than 100 local men on Monday for a lunchtime fundraiser that raised more than $10,000 to support teachers in the Glen Rose Independent School District.
City awards street, sidewalk improvements project
GLEN ROSE — After months of planning and review, the Glen Rose City Council has officially approved a $352,153.75 contract for paving and sidewalk improvements under the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) program.
Starry Skye cheer team heads to national competition
GLEN ROSE — The Stellar competition cheer team from Starry Skye Training Center is preparing to take their talents to Orlando, Florida, for The Open Grand Nationals on April 26–27. It is the first time the gym will compete on a national stage of this size.
Somervell Floors celebrates 30 years in business
GLEN ROSE — Tim and Shirley Williams, owners of Somervell Floors, celebrated three decades of serving the Glen Rose community with a Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Friday, honoring their business's beginnings and the team supporting them. “What I'm so proud of is that March 5, 1995, [we] opened up Somervell Floors in a two-room filling station on 67, next door to Debbie's Restaurant," said Shirley Williams.
Tigers fall to Jackets, Eagles in district play
STEPHENVILLE — The Stephenville Yellowjackets scored five runs in their last two at-bats to break open a tie game before beating the Glen Rose Tigers, 7-4, on Tuesday night in Stephenville.
Cheerleaders prepare for largest fundraiser in May
GLEN ROSE — The second annual Spirit of Glen Rose Car Show Fundraiser set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 at Glen Rose High School.
From the Mayor's Desk
Well, the boys on the square were almost correct. They told me two weeks ago, "Don't plant your tomatoes until the pecan trees bloom." Hah, I said.