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Valentine’s Day Dance Events Bring Community Together
Two separate Valentine’s Day-themed dance events are bringing families together this February in Northeast Texas, offering parents and children opportunities to celebrate the holiday in special ways.
New thrift store supporting CASA opens in downtown Daingerfield
A new thrift store dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children will open its doors Feb. 17 in downtown Daingerfield. Lookie Loo’s, located on the town’s main street, will host its grand opening at noon with refreshments and giveaways. Customers who bring four nonperishable food items will receive 10% off their first purchase.
Dust Off Those Dancing Shoes: Hughes Springs Father-Daughter Dance Returns
The Hughes Springs community will host its annual father-daughter dance on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 7-9 p.m. at The Legacy, 122 E. First St.
Texas Parks Commission approves record $21.2 million in local park grants
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $21.2 million in local park grants, marking a record for the program designed to create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities across the state. The competitive grants are allocated to local government entities on a 50-50 reimbursement match basis, requiring communities to contribute equal funding. Once projects receive funding, the sites must remain parkland in perpetuity, be properly maintained and stay open to the public.