By Emily Toman
November 15, 2009

Flowers are pretty. But Nancy McGowan and Deborah Martin want people to see more than that. "When you look at it up close and see the details, you can tell there's so much complexity and incredible beauty," Ms. Martin said.

 

'See' what's for Christmas at Silver SpurSALADO - At a typical Silver Spur variety show, the funniest moments happen by accident.

Planetarium receives million dollar digital upgradeA fiery explosion of brilliant orange flames seems to engulf the 180 seats inside the Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater. Navigating through space and soaring among the debris, you've just witnessed the dramatic death of a star.

Expo hosts award-winning Christian bandBELTON - Being a Christian is about more than just going to church and listening to sermons. That's what Casting Crowns wants to show people on their coast-to-coast tour "Until the Whole World Hears."

Salado play goes 'over the river'SALADO - High school students are spending time in a different kind of skin - literally.

Laughs ripple through showPeople went to see the Temple Civic Theatre' production of "Trying" last weekend anticipating a sad and dramatic story about two people struggling to get along. But the audience got much more than that.

Family Day focuses on transportationFamilies can learn about passenger rail and railroad freight transportation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Railroad and Heritage Museum.

Saturday show features Texas songwritersSALADO - Five singer-songwriters will gather on one stage to share their music during the Texas Songwriter's Song Circle at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St. The show features Greg Whitfield, George Ensle, Autumn, Jaimee Harris and Richard Paul Thomas.

CAC opens a gift shopThe Cultural Activities Center has opened its new gift shop in the Carabasi Gallery near the front entrance. The shop sells home décor, seasonal art, and a children's corner has books and toys.

Temple College announces art competition winnersThe Temple College art department announced its Art Competition winners Saturday at the exhibition's opening reception at the Visual Arts Complex.

Whipping up wishes: Boy from Moody at home in the kitchenIn the kitchen, anything is possible.

Chaplain, wife work to fortify marriagesCONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION Q-WEST, Iraq - The Special Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade kicked off a weekly marriage enrichment class here last week.

Scots, friends ready for gamesSALADO - Mary Mendez has absolutely no Scottish heritage, but the Central Texas Area Museum manager knows all about it.

Local wrestlers get into the ring SaturdayTV-quality wrestling without the gore and profanity - that's what New School Federation Pro Wrestling has offered audiences since it began in May 2008. But the guys still have their fair share of injuries.

Art students compete for cashTemple College student Kitty Skaggs fought back tears Tuesday as she explained her exhibition piece, "Waterfall of Broken Thoughts," which depicts blue ceramic sheets flowing out of a white sculpture.

'Trying' on stage FridayThe Temple Civic Theatre presents the season's second production, "Trying," at 8 p.m. Friday at the theater, 2413 S. 13th St. in Temple.

'See' what's for Christmas at Silver SpurSALADO - At a typical Silver Spur variety show, the funniest moments happen by accident.

Planetarium receives million dollar digital upgradeA fiery explosion of brilliant orange flames seems to engulf the 180 seats inside the Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater. Navigating through space and soaring among the debris, you've just witnessed the dramatic death of a star.

Expo hosts award-winning Christian bandBELTON - Being a Christian is about more than just going to church and listening to sermons. That's what Casting Crowns wants to show people on their coast-to-coast tour "Until the Whole World Hears."

Chaplain, wife work to fortify marriagesCONTINGENCY OPERATING LOCATION Q-WEST, Iraq - The Special Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade kicked off a weekly marriage enrichment class here last week.

Homeward bound: Faith-based group helps kids find stabilityMagic slippers sent Dorothy home to Kansas. Her misadventures were only a dream.

Operation Christmas Child gets under footChristmas is arriving early all over Temple, as local churches and businesses prepare to serve as collection points for Operation Christmas Child. Soon, with the help of Temple area volunteers, the sites will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts.