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Here's a list of the many Fourth of July events going on around Central Texas. Austin: Northwest Austin Civic Association 36th Annual Fourth of July Parade The parade starts at Waterline and Far West Boulevard ...

The Million Dollar Round Table, an association of financial professionals, recently recognized Fries Financial Services owner Denise Fries as a "top of the table" member.

Carman Williams cwilliams@weatherforddemocrat.com Time travel and adventure await campers at the "Gone to Texas" camp," held this week at the Doss Heritage Center.

Pat Garren, Dorothy Thompson and Peggy Ridley are among those attending the Democratic State Convention in Austin; MizHat allowed her patriotic sequined cap to accompany them.

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“I guess the two most important lessons I learned from my mother was love of my faith and family”

Whether it's a toddler's scraped knee, a teen's broken heart or an adult's chaotic life, children of all ages look to the one person they know will be there to guide and comfort them - their mother. via The New Braunfels Herald

AGE DISCRIMINATION Fired store supervisor gets $306,300 verdict in age discrimination suit A jury gave $306,300 to a lobby supervisor who claimed he was terminated because of age discrimination and retaliation. via Texas Lawyer

Gasoline prices are reaching new record highs in all 11 regions surveyed in Texas. via KFDM-TV Beaumont

“Not one of us could have done it alone”

For the next four weeks, Parker County will be a "happenin' place," promises Linda Bagwell, project director of The Big Read: Parker County Reads Together. via Weatherford Democrat

“At the time of her death, she had set aside debt-free land for her daughter. The ranch included more than 10,000 acres in 1981.”

On April 4, 1906, Mabel Doss Day Lea died in Dallas. She was the first to own and manage a fully-fenced large ranch in Texas, and was instrumental in the passage of the law that made fence-cutting a state ... via Houston Chronicle

To list your agency, call the Volunteer Center at United Way at 352-7021; fax to 298-9104; mail to The Volunteer Center at United Way of San Antonio, P.O. Box 898, San Antonio, TX 78293-0898; or e-mail to ... via MySanAntonio.com

“His talk will enlighten us all about the Cross Timbers and its many inhabitants from European explorers and American Indian inhabitants to the current developers of our suburbs.”

Described as a mosaic of post and blackjack oak forests interspersed with prairies, the Cross Timbers region encompasses north central Texas, eastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas. via Weatherford Democrat

Two candidates have announced so far for three positions on the Fredericksburg Independent School District Board of Trustees since filing opened Monday. via Fredericksburg Standard Online

“I am grateful for what you mean to the community - good jobs and good services - and your giving back to the community.”

Phil Riddle editor@weatherforddemocrat.com With State Rep. Phil King touting the strength of the Texas economy as the backdrop, Weatherford Economic Development Authority and Weatherford Chamber of Commerce ... via Weatherford Democrat

“The fire risk is high at this time due to winter-cured grasses that followed above-normal rainfall last summer”

AS A MEMBER of the ground crew assists with the lift-off, a Sikorsky heli-tanker carrying 1,000 gallons of water departs from the Gillespie County Airport Monday afternoon on the way to help fight a brush fire ... via Fredericksburg Standard Online

John Hobbs joined Vcfo Inc. as senior chief financial officer associate. The Austin company provides outsourced financial, human resources and other services. via Austin American Statesman

“She takes care of my animals, and makes sure everything is battened down so I do not have to worry when I am traveling.”

Yvonne Eckert has seen it all, heard it all and done it all during her 53 years of service in the Doss community. via Fredericksburg Standard Online

“Everyone needs to know just how absolutely dangerous it is out there”

DENSE SMOKE hangs above a fire-blackened countryside Saturday afternoon near Willow City after a wind-driven wildfire swept across approximately 2,000 acres of rural land. via Fredericksburg Standard Online

“I remember how I felt the first couple of times I won writing contests and got paid”

Special to the Democrat College officials are expecting even more than the 250 entries received last year in the 2008 Canis Latrin Writing Contest associated with Weatherford College's annual spring book ... via Weatherford Democrat

“It's a very serious, horrific thing for friends, family, police officers. We're horrified by the occurrences, but we understand it's one of the parts of the profession.”

With the slayings of three more people Saturday, San Antonio's homicide tally so far this year has climbed to 121 - higher than it has been in more than a decade. via MySA.com