Photo and story by Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town, Van Alstyne News The city issued building permits in December for seven new single-family homes, for one home to be remodeled, and an assortment of such improvements as lawn irrigation systems, commercial signs, patio and storage shed improvements, and several other property step-ups. Six of […]
Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town, Van Alstyne News Update, 12/30/20 Since the first publication of this article, Scene In Town/Van Alstyne News has learned that it is Beau Williams who, by appointment, replaced resigning Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustee Jim Atchison, thus he has to sign up to run again, should he choose […]
Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town, Adapted by a feature written for and printed in Buddy Magazine and a press release from Cary Baker of Conqueroo. Photos by Mary Jane Farmer Mary Jane Farmer’s input Billy Joe Shaver, the Texas singer-songwriter who was a major key player in the Outlaw Country movement, ‘crossed that river’ […]
Reflecting on the Thursday death of Texas music leader Jerry Jeff Walker… But more reflection on his life. Jerry Jeff Walker, or for correct journalism, “Mr. White,” passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2020. Details yet have not been released. He did announced a few years ago that he had cancer, but it’s not certain if that’s […]
Press release from 2911 Media. Photos by Mary Jane Farmer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Country Music Association has revealed its 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—trailblazing country music star (and Texan) Charley Pride will accept the honor during ‘The 54th Annual CMA Awards,’ broadcasting live from Nashville’s Music City Center Wednesday, Nov. 11 on ABC. Further details will […]
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, […]
Van Alstyne building permits issued in December
Photo and story by Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town, Van Alstyne News The city issued building permits in December for seven new single-family homes, for one home to be remodeled, and an assortment of such improvements as lawn irrigation systems, commercial signs, patio and storage shed improvements, and several other property step-ups. Six of […]
City and School Board Election Information
Mary Jane Farmer, Scene In Town, Van Alstyne News Update, 12/30/20 Since the first publication of this article, Scene In Town/Van Alstyne News has learned that it is Beau Williams who, by appointment, replaced resigning Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustee Jim Atchison, thus he has to sign up to run again, should he choose […]
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 […]
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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