Years of dedication, months of anticipation, and days of long, grueling practices, all for a mere few seconds of competition: this is a cycle that is all too familiar for those who participate in the centuries-old sport of rodeo.

For most people, losing 100 pounds is life-changing enough. For most people, dropping that much weight in a short amount of time is satisfying, and enough of an achievement to be celebrated and relished. It’s safe to say, however, that Madison Rogers is not most people.

FSLM caught up with Hallie Hackett and asked her about life and what it’s like being in FFA and 4H

Not all kids spend their free time with game remotes glued to their hands or phones on, scrolling social media. Some students couldn’t care less about athletics or dance or even computers. Who are these kids, you might ask? 

Customer-first. Integrity. Positive attitude. Growth mindedness. These are the core beliefs that started, built, and continue to grow the Wilson family business. Being a part of a growing family business brings rewards and opportunities only as grand as the future vision of its leaders.

For twin sisters Liane and Lisa Beaird, childhood was as normal as it could be. Everything seemed normal to Lisa until she was about eight-years-old, when she began noticing some of Liane’s differences—the traits of Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD).

Claire Torrans and Josh Field

Eden Young and Kyle White

Emma Wolf and Ryan Pickelman

Hannah Hanson and Garrison McCord

Naomi Ganado and Tyler Berry

Olivia Bruggeman and Caleb Coleman

The wedding of Tye McDonald and Lane Elliott

When you think of the health of your hair, you probably think of deep conditioning or heat protection spray, but for Cheryl Strawn, it is a lot more than that.

Pleasant Grove senior Hollan Palmore is one who can balance a demanding school day; an extensive extracurricular schedule consisting of cheer, track, and pageants; hours of volunteer work in her role as Miss North Texas Outstanding Teen; and a buzzing social life, all while maintaining a healthy mental state and a cheerful smile on her face.

On August 6th of this year, the Four States area witnessed first-hand the enormous danger of the brave men and women who have chosen to put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of those in their communities.

There’s never a good time to have an unexpected health crisis. When Jill Rowe was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2020, it was devastating.

The Searles’ faith is nothing short of incredible. The number of obstacles and trials they have endured together in a relatively short time is enough to make anyone cower.

Life’s challenges hit everyone differently. Sarah Richardson has encountered her fair share of struggles, but she is one of the persevering kind.

After suffering an unfortunate injury in his right, dominant elbow, AHS junior Ryan Wardlaw learns to play tennis as a lefty.