Martha Hovers has been operating Arfhouse in Sadler for twenty years, ever since she transformed her grandfather’s farm into a “no-kill” animal shelter. “No-kill” means just that. No dogs are ever put down at the shelter. At last count, the facility has 314 dogs that patrol the property and greet newcomers to the gate with an array of barks, howls and wagging tails.
Author: Dan Acree
Perrin Air Force Base: 1941-1971
Pearl Harbor moved everything, including the training schedules, up a notch or two. The first class of flight cadets arrived on December 16. The eighty-one would be airmen started training on December 22. On February 20, 1942, the field recorded its first fatalities with a crash that killed Cadet Quinto Perkins and instructor Cyril Van Valkenberg. The first class graduated three days later, moving on to advanced training at another base. That February 23 also saw the dedication of the field and the Grayson Basic Flying School officially became Perrin Field.
Mom-A-Rama
I’m not a practicing M.D., nor do I play one on TV, so I can’t properly judge that issue, but I am a practicing M.O.M. (Mother of Many), so I can tell you what they do cause—aggravation, car accidents, and frustration. And that’s just for starters.
Your Moles and You
Recently I had moles removed from my head. I never paid much attention to them, but my mother insisted I go to a dermatologist to have them checked.
A Tree Grows in Sherman
The Comprehensive Master Plan adopted by the city of Sherman proves that the citizens care about downtown.
Just Discovered
“Wow. What a great read. Move over Texas Monthly and D Magazine, there’s a new kid in town.
Driving Miss Management
“Your story on the new TAPS boss Brad Underwood (The Right Person in the Right Seat on the Right Bus) reminds us how important it is to look for fresh talent when things need a shake-up.”
Praise for Christmas Prose
“Please relay to Edward Southerland what a great job he did on the original article, On a Silent Night. It seems absolutely possible that this could have been an actual event.”
100 Toy Soldiers Remembered
“Your story about the mail order toy solider kits of my youth was a nostalgic treat. I actually had every one of those sets with the exception of the circus diorama. Thank you for bringing back these wonderful memories.”
Could It Possibly Be Any Better?
How is it possible that each issue of Texoma Living! is better than the last?