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Daylan Flowers announces Democratic candidacy for Lubbock County JP 2 - LubbockOnline.com
Tuesday, January 30, 2018I am. I am going to be fair and I am going to uphold the law, that’s what I’ll stick to.”Precinct 2 in Lubbock County is made up of the southeast portion of the county, including the cities of Slaton and Ransom Canyon. http://lubbockonline.com/news/2017-11-30/daylan-flowers-announces-democratic-candidacy-lubbock-county-jp-2
Six weird, fun gift ideas for quirky Atlanta moms - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Monday, May 23, 2016The man who started it, Joel Slaton, is a fascinating, creative native Atlantan whom you can read all about here in this AJC profile; you’ll also find lots of photos and videos of his whimsical artwork there.Constitution Lakes Park, open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. 305 S. River Industrial Boulevard SE, Atlanta. www.facebook.com/constitutionlakes3. Treat her to a tattoo. Anyone can have the traditional “Mom” tattooed on their bicep. But why not switch it up a bit and spring for whatever she wants inked, wherever she wants it? Metro Atlanta has a host of well-reviewed tattoo artists and shops (find lists here and here). Really want to show Mom or Grandmom your love? Consider getting a tattoo along with her. It happens sometimes,” said Brian Munoz, an artist at Sacred Heart Tattoo in Little Five Points. “Mainly it’s mothers and daughters coming in together. It’s not so much a mother-and-son thing.”Most tattoo shops are open daily, including this Sunday. But it’s always better to call ahead and schedule an appointment, especially if you want to work with a particular artist.4. Take her on a “gallery tour” of Krog Street Tunnel. Here’s where Atlanta flexes its own “tattooed bicep” on a daily basis. Located at the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Krog Street, the nearly 100-year-old tunnel is also where underground art meets must-see hipster cool. For what seems like forever, “Krog’s” concrete walls have been covered with an ever-changing gallery of “public art” (drawings and paintings, graffiti, posters, even one of Tiny Doors ATL’s tiny doors) that the web site notfortourists.com describes as “low on gang tagging and high on wit.” A trip to view the Krog Tunnel used to feel more dangerous and edgy before the paved Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline arrived just a few blocks away at Irwin Street. Still, a visit now will totally up Mom’s street cred. Afterwards, treat her to a nosh and adult beverage at nearby Krog Street Market or 97 Estoria in Cabbagetown. (If you really want to add to your uncovential gift, you could surprise Mom with a pre-painted message on the tunnel just for her. Or the two of you could add some art together. Technically the tunnel is private property owned by CSX, so we’d never officially recommend you do anything to it, wink, wink).Krog Street Tunnel. 1 Krog St. NE, Atlanta.5. Give her the ultimate Girls Night Out courtesy of RuPaul: Your fun-loving Mom will have to wait until Friday night to see RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Seasons (BOTS) — but what a night it should be. For eight seasons, RuPaul’s Logo TV reality/competition show has crowned “America’s Next Drag Superstar;” this traveling extravaganza brings together past winners, runners-up and other fan favorites for solo and group performances (the cast varies by city). It’s here for one show only, and tickets prices start at $37.50 for general admission and go higher for VIP packages that include perks like pre- and post-show meet-and-greets.RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Season. 9 p.m. May 13. $37.50 - $299. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Rd. Atlanta. 404-843-2825, www.thebuckheadtheatre.com.6. Say it with flow — er, Trees. Imagine the totally unexpected moment when y... http://www.ajc.com/news/lifestyles/six-weird-fun-gift-ideas-for-quirky-atlanta-moms/nrHXk/
This Stunning Texas Greenhouse Is A Cactus And Succulent Paradise - Narcity
Tuesday, September 10, 2019Amarillo isn't the greenest place on earth so when tons of colorful plants are seen blooming together in the Northwest Texas town, you know we have to snap a pic. This flower filled greenhouse in Amarillo will transport you to a cactus paradise. Chaparral Cactus and Succulents has over 20 types of plants to choose from.The greenhouse specializes in tropical and winter succulents as well as shrubs and grasses that do well in the Amarillo environment. Being that the Texas Panhandle can have a limited water supply, the shop helps its customers pick their perfect plants that will thrive in the environment. When you're at the greenhouse, you'll be amazing at the number of cacti with blooming flowers.All the green in the shop is perfect for an impromptu photo shoot. The greenhouse provides everything you might need for your new plant and they are open most of the year so you can stop by at any time. They carry plants both big and small so no matter how much space you have at home they are sure to have one that fits your style.This awesome greenhouse is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday an... https://www.narcity.com/things-to-do/us/tx/this-greenhouse-in-amarillo-has-tons-of-cacti-and-succulents
Petals by the Beach uses donation to spread kindness through flowers - A beach florist got an unusual contribution and request recently: $500 from a Pacific Beach woman to pass out flowers to random passers-by. “We have never seen such generosity ... - San Diego Community News
Tuesday, September 10, 2019That was pretty cool.”The donation came from Pacific Beach resident Thera Storm, who is a grief counselor. Storm said the recent back-to-back mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, that left at least 31 people dead, prompted her to do something extraordinary.“After those two shootings within 13 hours of each other, I noticed the reaction on Facebook was just so scary and negative,” said Storm. “The next morning I sat down and thought, ‘What could I do that’s positive?’ Then I had the idea of donating money to a local flower shop.”Storm was almost afraid of the reaction she’d get from Cummings, whom she didn’t know, when she approached her with her unorthodox plan. But Storm shouldn’t have worried.“She donated a generous amount at our shop for us to pass out flowers to complete strangers,” said Cummings. “She wasn’t paying it forward. In her words, ‘She wanted to spread kindness to the masses.’”Cummings took Storm’s money and honored her request.“For two weeks I’ve been passing out flowers every day to random people walking by of all different ages,” Cummings said, adding she wasn’t embarrassed about it. “I just said, ‘We had a customer recently donate a significant amount of money, and we’re spreading kindness and happiness.’”The reaction to Storm’s flower donation has been uplifting. “People said that is so nice, we need more of that,” said Cummings, adding, “A few people even cried. I began taking pictures (of recipients) and putting them on our Facebook and Instagram pages.”“I feel like I had a very small, passive role,” said Storm of her gesture. “All of the work has been done by Melissa.”It’s Storm's practice to take 10 percent of every paycheck and stash it away to do something special at a later date. Asked if being a grief counselor facto... http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/27660789/article-Petals-by-the-Beach-uses-donation-to-spread-kindness-through-flowers-?instance=bbp
Flowers from all over the world sent to El Paso victim's funeral - WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
Tuesday, September 10, 2019EL PASO, Texas (CNN) - Antonio Basco stood in front of his wife's casket for two hours Friday hugging strangers. The El Paso man initially thought no one would show up for his wife's visitation service. His wife, Margie Reckard, 63, was killed when a gunman opened fire at a Walmart. The couple had no relatives in the area. Basco walked into the La Paz Faith Memorial and Spiritual Center to a storm of applause and a procession of people wanting to hug him. The building was at capacity with 400 mourners. Outside, another 700 waited in nearly 100-degree heat to pay respects, according to funeral organizers. "People were telling me they came from different faiths, different cities. It's just incredible how much love and support every single one of you has shown," Reckard's grandson, Tyler, said. Margie 'always had a smile on her face' Reckard's son, D... https://www.clickorlando.com/news/national/flowers-from-all-over-the-world-sent-to-el-paso-victims-funeral
Royer's Flowers and Gifts CEO talks about returning to the family business - Reading Eagle
Tuesday, August 13, 2019Royer, who is now CEO of Lebanon-based Royer's Flowers and Gifts, spent about two years working at a Whataburger franchise in Texas after graduating from Penn State in 1977. With difficulty finding employees during the Texas oil boom, Royer often worked from open to close.He returned home in 1980 and began working at Royer's as a painter. He steadily moved up the ladder, serving as store manager, the company's distribution manager, and chief operating officer and senior vice president before becoming CEO in January.The grandson of founder Hannah Royer, who started the company by selling home-grown flowers in local textile mills, Royer now oversees a company that has 19 locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio and 400 employees. Royer believes Royer's is the largest family-owned florist in the country and sells more flowers than anyone outside of supermarkets.Business Weekly: Did you always plan to get involved in the family business? Thomas Royer: "No, because I had a career in it before I went to college. I worked there so much, and I wanted to try different things. I did that, and you always hear the old adage 'the grass is always greener.' After two years, I was like, 'I'm going back to the flower business,' because the restaurant business was crazy. I could've gone into other businesses, but I always liked the retail industry. So I came back in like 1980, and I've be... https://www.readingeagle.com/business-weekly/article/royers-flowers-and-gifts-ceo-talks-about-returning-to-the-family-business
