Former Duncanville resident, Liz Lipperman, will read from and sign copies of her
latest book – Liver Let Die at the Duncanville Public Library on Thursday evening,
February 23, 2012 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Lipperman’s book is considered a “cozy
mystery” which puts it in the genre of taking place in a small town and even though
murders happen, there isn’t any gore or violence, just lots and lots of intrigue.
Published in early October, the book is already in its 2nd printing and has received
numerous positive reviews.

   The 9th Annual Downtown Waxahachie Mardi Gras on the Square hosted by the College Street Pub will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 11 am-5 pm in Singleton Plaza located across the street from 210 N. College in Waxahachie. Admission to the event is FREE.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with beads, vendors, live music by Zydeco Royals and a gumbo contest. The official Mardi Gras parade will begin at 3 pm with a route that leads around the historic courthouse square.

   On January 19, 2012, the Lancaster Chamber and its Ambassadors FunGroup joined with Mayor Marcus Knight and many friends of Emily Barnes-Wright and Leon Wright for the ground-breaking of their new assisted living and adult daycare facility on North Houston School Road at Wintergreen in Lancaster. Angels of Hands Home Health Agency will open late this year.

   I have reviewed Map C-226 as well the statement issued by Texas Attorney General Abbott regarding an agreement reached by some parties in the ongoing redistricting dispute. I am outraged by these developments and cannot in good conscious support these efforts.
During my in entire Congressional career I have worked tirelessly to ensure the equality of all. Unfortunately, I remember a time when every man and woman was not treated equal and I refuse to be a part of any effort that would move any group of people back towards those unjust times. Throughout the entire redistricting process, I have worked as part of a delegation to ensure that every voter, regardless of race, have the ability to elect a candidate of their choice. Unfortunately, if this map were to go into effect, many voters in Texas would not have this ability.

   Calling all ladies! The Zula B. Wylie Public Library is welcoming all ladies to its Ladies Hat Brunch Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.! Come out and fellowship with other ladies in the community, enjoy a delicious brunch, and shop from local vendors.

NU Updates Student Activity Center
On Thursday, January 26th, Northwood University TX campus, held a grand re-opening ceremony for the newly refurbished and updated Gaubert Student Activity Center (GSAC). The celebration was attended by students, faculty and staff. Attendees were treated to lunch while they perused the updated GSAC.

   The Cedar Hill Daddy Daughter Dance, held February 2012 at the Cedar Hill Recreation Center, was a wonderful memory maker for the over 300 fathers and daughters in attendance. Besides the souvenir photo, good food and great music the guests were greeted by some additional surprises at the annual dance.

   The Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie will be rockin’ the night away at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, with the head-boppin’ sounds of The Coasters featuring Carl Gardner Jr. and Curly Palmer, A Tribute: The Legacy Continues with special guests Shake, Rattle & Roll, the unique all-female East Texas show group. Tickets are $25 and available online at www.uptowntheatergp.com or at the Uptown Theater Box Office, 972-237-8786.

   The City of Lancaster is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 the
City of Lancaster was notified by the Texas Forest Service that Tyger Williamson, a 5th grade student at Pleasant Run Elementary, received the top honor as the State of Texas winner of the Annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. Mr. Williamson’s winning poster is on display at the Lancaster Recreation Center and he will be honored at a community Arbor Day Ceremony on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Pleasant Run Elementary School at 2:00 p.m.