Favorite Grocery Stores:
Sam’s Club
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Georgia Street Taphouse
Rain
Jorges
Sumo
Raegans Brick Oven Pizzeria
Golden light cafe
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Facebook private pages! Mama tribe
Favorite Shopping
Target
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Hillside Christian
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Amp’d, little bees playhouse, discovery center, skate plex, Cinergy
Preschool Recommendations
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Pedi/ Carmen Werner Children’s Healthcare Associates
Pediatric Dentist/Randall Browning
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ATT FIBER
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Brookshire’s
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Jalapeno Tree (Mexican)
Ochoa’s (Mexican)
WaWa’s (seafood)
The Boathouse (seafood)
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Favorite Shopping
Local Downtown boutiques
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
RockHill (in Chandler, Tx), First Baptist Athens
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Coal Mine Ranch RV/water park
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Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
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Suddenlink
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Treehouse is the place to go for your sweet tooth! (Cupcakes, macaroons, fro-yo, rolled ice cream, and breakfast)
The Common Area-live music on the weekends, picnic tables, outdoor games, and fire pits
Favorite Grocery Stores:
Sam’s Club
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Thai E San
Eno’s pizza
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Favorite Shopping
Target
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
RockHill (in Chandler, Tx), First Baptist Athens
Popular Kids Resources
Coal Mine Ranch RV/water park
Preschool Recommendations
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Valley Ranch Family Dentist
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Spectrum
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The Sound is the best place to go on a weekend evening. Outdoor games and play areas for kids, patio seating with a bunch of different restaurants and live music!
Favorite Grocery Stores:
Brookshire’s
Kroger
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Rio Lerma
Latham’s
Mama’s Daughters Diner
Crumbzz
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
We Are Forney (FB; take with grain of salt) inforney.com Forney ISD FB Page
Favorite Shopping
Have to go to Rockwall or Mesquite
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Lake Pointe Church Forney; C Life; Freelife;
Popular Kids Resources
BoxingFiit; Rise in Terrell; Lake Pointe Church youth sports
Preschool Recommendations
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Dr. Lindsey Merchant – Dentist
Dr. Casey Drake or Dr. Benson with Pecan Tree Pediatrics
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You don’t really have a choice – ATT for most
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We have a giant jackrabbit in downtown Forney; You have to drive to Rockwall, Mesquite, or Terrell for any big shopping; HWY 80 is a parking lot during rush hours
Favorite Grocery Stores:
Lowe’s
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Las Tres Hermanas
Agave Jalisco
George West Steakhouse
Georgio’s Pizza all in GW
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
GWISD Facebook page
Favorite Shopping
Will need to drive to Beeville for Walmart/H‑E‑B (20 min), Corpus or San Antonio for a mall (over an hour)
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Flipping by Faith for gymnastics, Jeannie Schnieder in Three Rivers for dance, Ratters for little league football and baseball, a splash pad in the city park
Preschool Recommendations
Bullfrogs and Butterflies
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Jennifer Patton at George West Medical Clinic
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Rockport beach is only an hour away and perfect for kids. The TX State Aquarium in Corpus is fun too. If you’re looking for a great place to raise kids, George West is your spot. Great schools and the best community involvement.
Favorite Grocery Stores:
Neighborhood Walmart
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
903 Brewers
Downtown Grilled Cheese Company
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Favorite Shopping
Hobby Lobby
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Community Bible Fellowship in Howe, Sherman Bible in Sherman
Popular Kids Resources
Heard Museum in McKinney, Urban Air in Denison
Preschool Recommendations
Wee School Learning Center
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Dr. Ahmed, Texomacare – Denison
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Favorite Grocery Stores:
United Market Street
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
El Tapatio/RTs
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Events and News in Holliday Texas Facebook page
Favorite Shopping
Target
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Popular Kids Resources
Heard Museum in McKinney, Urban Air in Denison
Preschool Recommendations
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The gas station in Holliday has the BEST food and is the local go-to place. Strange to say, but it is a staple!
Favorite Grocery Stores:
HEB
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Hays City Store
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Moms of Kyle/Buda fb page
Favorite Shopping
Target
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Popular Kids Resources
Preschool Recommendations
Hays CISD if employed by the district
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Kids Tooth Team in Buda
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Spectrum is your only option in Kyle
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Check out 5 mile dam with your kids! Best summer hang out if you’re a River rat like us!
Favorite Grocery Stores:
HEB
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Smittys or Riley’s
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Lockhart ISD social media
Favorite Shopping
Target in San Marcos
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Popular Kids Resources
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park (SanMarcos)
Preschool Recommendations
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Dr. Kirtley
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Att or Spectrum
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Blacks is overpriced
Favorite Grocery Stores:
HEB
United Market Street
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Evie Mae’s
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Lubbock in the Loop on Facebook
Favorite Shopping
Target
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Hillside
Popular Kids Resources
Science Spectrum
Preschool Recommendations
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
West Texas Pediatrics
Dentist Dr Colton Street
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Att or Spectrum
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Blacks is overpriced
You can get anywhere in town in about 15 minutes!
Favorite Grocery Stores:
HEB
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
George’s
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
LocalsLoveUs.com; FB Group- Buying and Selling in Waco
Favorite Shopping
Central Texas Marketplace
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Popular Kids Resources
Mayborn Museum
Preschool Recommendations
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
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Not AT&T!
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Visit the town of West! It’s a great atmosphere. They have delicious Czech kolaches and a yearly festival called WestFest.
Favorite Grocery Stores:
HEB
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Lercy’s
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Moms of Mont Belvieu
Favorite Shopping
Target
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Second Baptist
Popular Kids Resources
Mayborn Museum
Preschool Recommendations
Memorial Baptist Church Explorers Program
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Dr. Thomas Friedt
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Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Napoli’s
Jalapeño Tree
NacBurger
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
“Nacogdoches Talk” FB group, Nac Chamber of Commerce
Favorite Shopping
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
First Baptist
Popular Kids Resources
Public Library, don’t let people talk you out of splash kingdom season passes, especially if you have kids under 10. It’s a smaller water park, but the perfect size for this town and younger kids.
Preschool Recommendations
SFA lab (waiting list though, and a bit pricy)
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Kyle McMorries-OBGYN
Matt Larson-Dentist
Hinckley-Orthodontist
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Don’t miss out on the farmer’s market Saturday mornings. We’re a college town so don’t try and grocery shop or eat out the weekends before semesters start or weekends of special events (homecoming, parents weekend)
Favorite Grocery Stores:
Brookshires
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
The Anvil
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Facebook and Instagram
Favorite Shopping
Boutiques
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Popular Kids Resources
Broach Park and Fair Park
Preschool Recommendations
First Kids Academy Daycare Or Headstart
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
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Suddenlink
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Lots of downtown festivals!
Favorite Grocery Stores:
Tom Thumb (North Rockwall)
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Zanata
Fatted Calf
Bin 303
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
MOPS, Rockwall Women’s league, National Charity League
Favorite Shopping
Downtown square!
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
FUMC Rockwall
Lakepointe Church
Popular Kids Resources
Preschool Recommendations
The Ark at FUMC
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Lake Ray Hubbard Pediatrics
Dr. David McGaffin (dentist)
Dr. Bart Miller (orthodontist)
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AT&T
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Favorite Grocery Stores:
Brookshire Brothers
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Miller’s Country Market in Lott, TX
Treno’s Pizza in Temple
Artisan Alley in Rosebud
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Favorite Shopping
Will have to drive to Temple or Waco for any shopping. 25 minutes away is the nearest shopping
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Popular Kids Resources
Whistle Stop Park in Belton, Cameron Park Zoo in Waco
Preschool Recommendations
Bright Futures Daycare in Westphalia
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Dr. Crowson in Belton (dentist)
Erin Holland in Rosebud (family medicine)
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Center Web Access
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We are in the middle of nowhere, but within driving distance of anything you could need in Temple or Waco.
Favorite Grocery Stores:
HEB
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Los Barrios
El Jarro
Southerleigh
La Gloria
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Alamo City Moms
Favorite Shopping
La Cantera, The Quarry or The Rim
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Heights Community Church.
There are several mega churches if that is more for you — CBC being one.
Popular Kids Resources
Preschool Recommendations
If you work or coach in NEISD, the Ready Set Go program for three and four-year-olds is fantastic. Your children are on an elementary school campus.
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Heritage Pediatrics
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AT&T or Spectrum
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La Hacienda is not a substitute for Los Barrios. (Run by the same families but go to the original Los Barrios). North Star Mall is ok. The Quarry and The Rim are much better and easier to navigate.
La Cantera is the best mall as it is an outdoor-type feel. Taco Cabana to-go margaritas are as good as a $2 margarita can be — but don’t order the crazy flavors. Stick to lime or strawberry or a chamoy mango flavor. We are a small big city. Everyone has a connection to someone — especially in the coaching family.
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There is nothing. You must travel to Alice (11 miles away)
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Texas Brick Oven (in Alice)
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Favorite Shopping
Walmart
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Popular Kids Resources
ACE after school program (San Diego ISD)
Preschool Recommendations
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Alice Dental
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AT&T
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Adams Kitchen is only open on Thursdays and Fridays and not every week
Favorite Grocery Stores:
Super Walmart
Fresh Market (Tyler)
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Stanley’s
Sola Bread
Go Fish
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Favorite Shopping
Target
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Grace Community Church
Bethel Bible
South Spring Baptist
Popular Kids Resources
Fresh Playground by Brookshire’s (grocery store with restaurants and playground)
Discovery Science Place
Tyler Library
Whitehouse Library
Bullard Park
Preschool Recommendations
Leadership Academy (Tyler)
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Dr. Mark Barrett
Philley Dentistry
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Caldwell Zoo is great.
Rose Redmond Park is our favorite for walks and the playground.
Favorite Grocery Stores:
HEB
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
George’s
Casa Ole
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Yelp, Nextdoor, Local FB Groups
Favorite Shopping
Kirkland’s, Maurice’s, Belk, etc.
“Central Texas Marketplace”
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
Popular Kids Resources
Preschool Recommendations
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Acre Wood Dentistry
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Grande, Spectrum
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Favorite Grocery Stores:
HEB, Kroger
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Farm Luck
El Mexicano
The Vault
Tomatoes
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
Favorite Shopping
Downtown boutiques
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
The Avenue
Popular Kids Resources
DFW is 20 minutes away. Soooo much to do!
Preschool Recommendations
Little Chiefs Academy
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Dentist-Dr. Singleton
Doctor – Dr. Brown
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AT&T
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College Street Pub, Cork and Keg. Downtown is beautiful with so many shops and places to eat.
Favorite Grocery Stores:
Community & Food Mart
Favorite Restaurants/Local Eatery
Two Amigos
Czech American
Best local resource to learn about area (Apps, websites, private social media groups)
FB- West Garage Sale Buy/Sell/Trade
Favorite Shopping
Local Boutiques
How do people find churches in your area? / Any recommendations?
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Martin’s Catholic Church
First Baptist Church
Popular Kids Resources
Preschool Recommendations
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Doctor/Dentist Recommendations
Dr. Larry Sparks, DDS
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Visit WestFest!