Hometown: Philadelphia. I moved to Texas when I was 8, so I claim to be a Texan! Present City: Royse City Education: B.S. in dental hygiene, Baylor College of Dentistry Profession: Dental hygienist Tell us about your family. I have been married to Fred Cox for 27...
By Charlie Fuller Just a few days ago I attended a funeral at the National Cemetery over on the west side of town. While the heat was almost beyond description, there were other forms of discomfort there as well. There was the discomfort of a grieving family and...
Wilshire’s Faith in 3D initiative is creating an original vignette-styled musical for its 2025 production and will hold auditions on Tuesday, Sept. 24. In Songs and Stories will feature a compilation of songs, predominantly from Broadway musicals, that will not only...
Name: Anne White Foster Hometown: Kosciusko, Mississippi Present City: Richardson Education: B.A. in English, Mississippi University for Women Profession: Realtor Tell us about your family. John and I have been married 52 years. We have two sons. Ryan is married to...
By Georgia McKee “It is well with my soul” — a Southern staple when it’s painted on shiplap and snagged for 40% off at Hobby Lobby. My Facebook memories reminded me this week that I had today’s anthem hanging in my bedroom throughout high school and all the way...
Starting in mid-September, the Wilshire Library will be temporarily closed for the installation of state-of-the-art steel shelving donated from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Librarian Barbara Peterson explained that the Shawnee, Kansas, seminary was looking to...
By Heather Mustain Around here we’ve always called the start of our fall year “Promotion Sunday” — that being today. It means very little, honestly, particularly for adults — because well, we don’t actually “promote.” However, we never stop aging, despite our best...
Name: Elle Sheaffer Hometown: Dallas Present City: Dallas Education: Woodrow Wilson High School (2022–present) Tell us about your family. My family consists of me, my mom, Dawn, my dad, Michael, and my dog, Walter. Tell us about your volunteer life. I volunteer mostly...
As of July 31, the George A. Mason Pathways to Ministry Endowment topped the $10-million mark for the first time. The endowment is the primary funding mechanism for Wilshire’s pastoral residency program and other facets of Pathways to Ministry. Senior Pastor Timothy...
Name: Chrissy Alvarez (they/them) Present City: Allen Education: Texas A&M University (B.S.), Texas A&M–Commerce (M.S.) Profession: Mental Health Counselor Tell us about your family. My wife, Abigail, and I got married in March, and we live with our two cats,...