While driving in a residential area a few weeks ago, I saw a woman and two children (presumably a mother and her kids) riding bicycles. She was leading them through the streets. My first thought was, “What a nice way for family time during this pandemic.” Then, I saw that she didn’t stop and have […]
Texas native Mac Davis, country music icon passed away Tuesday (Sept. 29, 2020). He died away following heart surgery, according to other sources. This is a press release from Jeremy Westby of 2911 Media, Nashville NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Mac Davis has passed away at age 78. Some of his most legendary […]
Press release from 2911 Enterprises, with additional info and photos by Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town Performance marks The Oak Ridge Boys‘ 45th consecutive appearance at The Kentucky State Fair LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Fair announced that legendary country music quartet, The Oak Ridge Boys will perform the national anthem on Saturday, […]
Press Release from Jeremy Westby, 2911 Media, with inserts and photos from Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry member, and southern rock legend Charlie Daniels believed in and told musicians, then wrote it in a book, “Don’t look at the empty chairs.” Now his […]
Story and photos by Mary Jane Farmer. Photos are from previous City Council meetings. If there’s one thing for certain around Van Alstyne, it is that changes will happen. One upcoming change is that City Mayor Steve Riley will be chairing his last session of the Van Alstyne City Council. He and his wife, Karen, […]
Story and all photos by Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town After many months of tirelessly making the property compliant with city ordinances, of choosing which hardware provider would be used, and building a new building on the two acres the family owns, the Van Alstyne True Value Hardware Store opened its doors Monday. And […]
Press release from 2911 Media, Courtesy photo NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music singer/songwriter J.D. Shelburne has been named by Texas Roadhouse as May’s ‘Artist of the Month’ nationwide. His latest single, “Straight From Kentucky,” which he wrote with Phil O’Donnell and Tyler Booth, will be featured in all 587 locations, seen by over 20,000 guests at each store every month. […]
Press release from Jeremy Westby promotions Nashville, Tenn – Songwriter Hall of Fame member and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean continues to be creative, even in times of quarantine. McLean, always wanting to help others, took to his iPhone and made a very special video showcasing unique tips and techniques on playing the […]
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety in the Law
While driving in a residential area a few weeks ago, I saw a woman and two children (presumably a mother and her kids) riding bicycles. She was leading them through the streets. My first thought was, “What a nice way for family time during this pandemic.” Then, I saw that she didn’t stop and have […]
Story and photos by Mary Jane Farmer. Photos are from previous City Council meetings. If there’s one thing for certain around Van Alstyne, it is that changes will happen. One upcoming change is that City Mayor Steve Riley will be chairing his last session of the Van Alstyne City Council. He and his wife, Karen, […]
True Value Hardware Store opens
Story and all photos by Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town After many months of tirelessly making the property compliant with city ordinances, of choosing which hardware provider would be used, and building a new building on the two acres the family owns, the Van Alstyne True Value Hardware Store opened its doors Monday. And […]
Photography is… No. 2 stimulates imagination
C\ Click here, on this link, to see a few more of my “challenge” photos. No. 2 — Photography requires imagination Each year, lately, I have gone on my own photographic journey, calling it my “Challenge.” I’ll pick a topic and do what I can to photograph items, people, […]
Photography is… No. 1-Immortality
First in a series about photography and why I (Mary Jane Farmer) love it so much. Some of this is ‘borrowed’ from another source, most is uniquely my own. Photography creates immortality — Every Thanksgiving, my family is at my house. It’s tradition. The grandkids take out the old photo albums and go through them, again […]
Kinky Freidman — Still The Kinkster
Lately, I’ve been listening to Kinky Freidman’s newest CD in about, oh, say, 40-ish years. It’s called Circus of Life and is due out in about three weeks, or July 3 to be more specific. And, believe or trust me, it’s well worth the money. The Texas Jewboy has not lost his touch, not at […]
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