Business Spotlight – North Texas Custom Plumbing

The year was 1997 in Celina, Texas. That was when John Carter had the idea to start a plumbing company. He was working with his mentor, Sam Fritz, in Frisco and was excelling as a plumber. Frisco was booming at the time with a population of 20,000 people. He learned a lot during this time

In His Presence – A Good Father

When someone mentions the word “Father” most of us think of our own dad. Growing up in the 80’s I remember the good ole mullets, jeans tighter than I’d care to admit, and my dad being along for the journey saying, “You need a haircut”. My dad was pretty strict on me growing up and

Celebrating 33 Years with Celina Independent School District

Sammy Hernandez moved to Celina, Texas with his wife Lydia in 1974. The two, who grew up in Hondo, Texas were childhood friends, high school sweethearts and each other’s first loves. They made their home and raised their children here in Celina and Sammy is a fixture in this tight-knit community no matter who you

Herb Gardening, Simple and Rewarding

Herb Gardening Can Be Simple and Rewarding! Where would we be without herbs? It’s not a very appetizing thought. Our food would taste blander, our world would smell less pleasant and we would all be a lot less healthy. For my wife Roxanne and me, herbs play an important part in our lives. We enjoy

Celina Elementary Student Of The Month Krew Weston Smalley

Celina Elementary Student of the Month…Krew Weston Smalley Krew Weston Smalley, a first grader at Celina Elementary, has a lot to be proud of. This cutie thanks his teachers, friends and family for helping him achieve his exciting new title “Student of the Month” for April. Krew is #7 on his many sports teams, as

Andrew Needum Awarded Lone Star Award

In a press conference last month, Andrew Needum stood bravely in front of his community and co-workers while he reluctantly addressed the nation after what was a nightmare turned reality for he and his family. Returning from a family vacation aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, Andrew was caught doing the right thing at the right