See Food at Atkins Seafood
Atkins Seafood began as a fish market serving Ellis County, but as word spread, it bowed to the demand for fresh, prepared dishes and now offers lunch and dinner.
Atkins is a gem hidden from casual visitors to...
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
I was 18 and in my first year of college when Ted Bundy was executed in Florida. I remember watching the news coverage of all the people who had come out for the occasion like it was...
Farm Luck: Return To A Soda Fountain Of Yesteryear
Farm Luck, on the Ellis County Courthouse Square, is an opportunity to return to a pharmacy of old by ordering at the counter while sitting on a round, vinyl stool. From Old-Fashioned Sodas to Egg Sodas, to...
Forrest Gump
I have always been a part of a “trivia” family. Game night has always been very popular at my house, even my circle of friends has always tried to stump me on some off the wall question...
Dove’s Nest… A Waxahachie Tradition
For 25 years, Dove’s Nest has been a staple in Waxahachie, both for lunch and catering.
The regularly long line to eat lunch attests to the tastiness of its food. (The line generally goes quickly and gives visitors...
Don Julio’s: “New” Tex-Mex In Reagor Springs
There’s a new reason to head to Reagor Springs…Don Julio’s Mexican restaurant! Friends had shared how good the food was, so we had to try it for ourselves.
Don Julio’s isn’t actually a new restaurant; it’s just new...
Big Al’s
I have to give a disclaimer before I start: I was already “wowed” by Big Al’s because of my experiences with him. For years I have listened to him on the Kidd Kraddick Show and then what...
Film review: ‘Dune,’ Where Science Fiction Meets Shakespeare
“Dune” is one of those works of science fiction that often gets overlooked and pushed to the side when placed up against bigger titles. However, with its latest adaptation to film, I think people will be flocking...
Rise n°1
Sometime those of us who have wanderlust are temporarily sated by a short trip to Dallas to visit museums, go shopping, or broaden our restaurant choices. For a quiet step into France in Dallas, my choice is...
College Street Pub – A “Go-To” Spot
College Street Pub is one of our “go-to” spots on a Saturday afternoon when we want to have a drink, eat, and relax. The Pub has an atmosphere that encourages visitors to slow down and enjoy being...
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This page lists animal shelters, pet groomers, veterinarians, kennels, pet boarding and other...
