2011-04-05

Christian Nicholas Villarreal

Jennette Caldera and Ernesto Villarreal of Bridgeport announce the birth of a son, Christian Nicholas Villarreal, on March 25, 2011, at North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Dianna Sosa and Urbano Caldera, both of Wichita Falls, and Rosa Villarreal and Jos E. Villarreal, both of Bridgeport. […]

Young Elementary School Fourth Six Weeks Honor Roll

A Honor Roll First Grade – Gabriela Marie Teneria Ahlstrand, Abel Ricardo Aldape, Madison Reese Barnett, Caydence Amon Bible, Braidyn Zane Blythe, Jimena Caldera, Haley Danielle Carr, Aaron Neal Chancellor, Dylan Renee Foreman, Jimmy Gamino Aldape, Erik Isaak Gonzalez, Logan Hugh Green, Charlotte Grace Hale, Hernan Herrera Ortiz, Desirae Dawn Hillary, Nallely Huerta, Tanaya Grace Lunday, Victoria Danae Martinez, Dylan […]

Why live there?

Why do you find some plants and animals in one place and not another, while others seem to be everywhere? It depends on the needs and competitors of the creature or plant in question. Let’s start with a bird that seems like it is everywhere: the Common Grackle. They hang out in parking lots looking for french fries! Surely they […]

Kortlen Ashley Brown

Ashley and Ryan Brown of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Kortlen Ashley, on March 14, 2011, at North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He has two sisters, Kynlie DeLaine, 4, and Kampbell Ann, 1. Grandparents are Richard and DeLona Garrison of Decatur, Diana and Johnny Holub […]

Bryson Drew Garrett Kemp

Andrew and Jennifer Kemp of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Bryson Drew Garrett, on Dec. 28, 2010, at North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. He has a brother, Calvyn. Grandparents are Keith and Jana Hicks of Boyd, Virginia Kemp of Springtown and Larry Kemp of Saginaw.

Lilia Evelyn Alvarez

Everardo Alvarez Sr. and Lidia G. Hernandez of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Lilia Evelyn Alvarez, on March 25, 2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. She has two brothers, Everardo Alvarez Jr., 15, and Jesus Alvarez, 2; and two sisters, Mireya Alvarez, 23, and Abigail […]

Kameron Sessums Jr.

Tina and Kameron Sessums of Newark announce the birth of a son, Kameron Jr., on March 27, 2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Diane and Gary Lohrke of Fort Worth, Devin and Angela Sessums of Briar, Renae and Kelly Keeton of Rhome and Scott […]

Mr. and Mrs. Clay Stuart Penland

Christina Lynn Hunley and Clay Stuart Penland, both of Frisco, were married Jan. 8, 2011, at Harmony Chapel in Aubrey. The Rev. Kevin Moore officiated the single-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Tish Hunley of Decatur. The groom is the son of Bryce and Amy Penland of Melissa. Matron of honor was Leslie (Penland) Bickenbach of […]

Catherine Grace Gaston and Thad Thomas Meador

Cathrine Grace Gaston of Decatur, daughter of J.M. and Candy Gaston of Saint Jo, will marry Thad Thomas Meador, son of Suzette and Wiley Meador, all of Decatur, May 6 at Buffalo Valley Event Center in Denton. Duane White will officiate the ceremony. The bride-elect is a graduate of River of Life Christian Academy. She is employed by Nu Skin […]

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton James Arnal

Chelsey Denice Dane and Clayton James Arnal, both of Dallas, were married Jan. 7, 2011, at The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. Marty Younkin officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Charlie and Sherry Dane of Decatur. The groom is the son of Roxanne Miller Arnal of Ellenton, Fla., and James and Paige Arnal of Lavergne, […]