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‘Between Riverside and Crazy' starring Tyrees Allen closes Sunday

For Tyrees Allen, the most rewarding and most difficult parts of being an actor are actually one and the same—getting new work. A veteran...

This couple downsized their house and upsized their lives

Five years ago, Jack and Nancy Neal left San Antonio in search of an active senior living community. They had a list of requirements: No...

Evon Markum retired, but not slowing down

Evon Markum wasn’t even sure she wanted the job when she went to work for First Bank Texas (then First National Bank) nearly two decades...

Shirley Mixon Crawford’s childhood memory depicted on city mural

“Well, you left me and you went away, you said that you’d be back in just a day.” Sound familiar? It’s a line from Ernest Tubb’s “Walking...

Unique day camp for adults with dementia reopens

by Rick Mauch Hoopla Correspondent Connecting in life is hard enough. For those with dementia and their caregivers, it’s even more...

Retired band director strikes a note with tamale lovers

Beth Harville is known at opries around the state, but most of the locals call her The Tamale Queen. Tamales are her speciality. The...

I Wanted To Fly

In his own words: The military career of WWII pilot William Kelly by William Kelly Special to Hoopla Magazine I enlisted and chose the...

Nashville musician and comedian retires in Weatherford

Growing up in west Texas, Keith Longbotham’s story is not one of a youngster who dreamed of being a big star. He just knew he loved...

Area music legends happy, healthy but still singin’ the blues

Ask any Cajun and they’ll tell you how delicious gator is. And when it’s Gary “Gator” Millhollon teaming up with his great friend Ray...

DeeAnna Krier crowned Ms. Senior World North Texas

DeeAnna Krier understands the excitement that accompanies preparing for a senior pageant. She’s preparing to compete in the Ms. Senior...

Senior pageants allow contestants to refocus on themselves

Janet Standifer’s quote for the day is, “You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.” That quote, by Les Brown, is...

Area hiker preparing for another adventure on the Appalachian Trail

Many folks celebrate retirement by relaxing with a cool drink and a comfortable sunset, or perhaps a round of golf on their favorite...

Longtime DFW musician Wayne Willingham connects with audience through lyrics and sound

"I don’t remember a time in my life where I wasn’t enthralled by music,” Wayne Willingham said. “I was probably singing in the sandbox.”...

Weatherford College honors Coleman for 50 years of service

(Editor's Note: The following article was published in March of 2018. Myrlan Coleman retired two years later in 2020. On Friday, April...

Generations of local music lovers have gathered at Spring Creek Musical

Music has had a major influence in Tim Lewelling’s life. And topping that list is the Spring Creek Musical, a monthly music festival at a...

Springtown's Barney Ash is Not Short on Talent

Barney Ash does a lot more with one hand than many folks do with two. Oh, and he only has three fingers on the one hand he does still...

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