Susan Kirton

(Loving Living Local) – Get ready to see history in a whole new dimension. Mike and Mark Mangham of Twin Blends History Hunters are teaming up with renowned local historian Gary Joiner to breathe vivid life into Civil War history. They will be hosting their upcoming presentation, “Ironclads, Tinclads, Gunboats and Submarines,” at the Mansfield State Historic Site on August 22 at 11:00 AM.

(Loving Living Local) – Tucked away on 1,500 acres of the gorgeous, rolling East Texas hills sits Bear Creek Smokehouse. Honestly, visiting this place is always a blast, but it’s next-level amazing when you get to whip up some grub with the head honcho himself, Robbie Shoults! One legendary recipe lovingly crafted by his wife, Tracey, is their Pit-Smoked BBQ Beans.

(Loving Living Local) – Think legal planning is only for people with expensive lawyers? Think again! Red River Credit Union is partnering with Legal Karma to break down the barriers to estate planning, giving you the power to handle your own wills, trusts, and power of attorney without the intimidation of a traditional law firm. The best part? This service is open to everyone—both members and non-members alike. “Life is unpredictable,” says Marketing Director Kelly Cameron.