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10 Books by Texans to Read in 2021

10 Books by Texans to Read in 2021

For your 2021 reading, we have curated a diverse list of literature by Texans to suit any bookshelf.
"Civics with Humza," a Local Sixth Grader’s Book, Helps Kids Understand U.S. Government

"Civics with Humza," a Local Sixth Grader’s Book, Helps Kids Understand U.S. Government

A 2016 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that only 26 percent of Americans were able to name all three branches of government; 31 percent of surveyed people couldn’t name a single branch.
11-year-old McKinney Boy Publishes his First Book on Amazon Kindle

11-year-old McKinney Boy Publishes his First Book on Amazon Kindle

Ana Meade says that her 11-year-old son Mark has always been creative. He would come home from fourth grade daily with a little book he’d written and illustrated, short stories and graphic novels.

Denton Black Film Festival Goes Virtual for 2021

COVID-19 restrictions have changed its format, but the Denton Black Film Festival goes on

Five International Christmas Traditions to Incorporate into Your Own Celebrations

While it’s a year for honoring our most beloved Christmas traditions, it’s also a good time to introduce some new ones.
CMT Will Honor Charley Pride After His Death Due to COVID

CMT Will Honor Charley Pride After His Death Due to COVID

CMT will honor country music icon Charley Pride with a special tribute to the late singer after the 86-year-old Dallas resident contracted COVID-19. He died Saturday. The special tribute “CMT Remembers Charley Pride” takes place at 7 p.m.
Comedian Steve Byrne Offers Respite from COVID with Laughter & New Movie

Comedian Steve Byrne Offers Respite from COVID with Laughter & New Movie

Sure, there are guidelines for getting out of the house, but do you know what there are not guidelines for? Laughing.
Downtown Plano Has a Hidden Sculpture Garden

Downtown Plano Has a Hidden Sculpture Garden

Walk through Haggard Park to the entrance to the historic old Saigling House, where ArtCentre of Plano is headquartered. But don’t go inside just yet. Instead, turn left.
Chamberlain Ballet Partners with Galleria Dallas for Socially-distanced Nutcracker

Chamberlain Ballet Partners with Galleria Dallas for Socially-distanced Nutcracker

The Chamberlain Ballet partnered with Galleria Dallas on Saturday, Nov. 23, to host "Nutcracker Sweets," a socially-distanced benefit performance, offering ballet students the opportunity to perform during the holiday season.
Frisco Artist, Known as the "Wood Surgeon," Helps People Find the Road to Recovery Through His Art

Frisco Artist, Known as the "Wood Surgeon," Helps People Find the Road to Recovery Through His Art

Frisco artist Ryan Ekmark struggled through a long stretch with alcohol and prescription medication addictions in his life. A big part of the struggle was admitting he had these addictions to other people even after he overcame them.