TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL SECTION
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20 Bridal Guide 2025
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6 Burleson couple took a leap of faith and love
COMMUNITY life
Winter Edition 2025
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121 The beauty of a weddingmoon
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12 The joys of visiting a used bookstore
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16 Widow , widower tie knot after finding love in THC senior exercise class
Editor ’ s Letter
Winter has finally arrived in Texas , bringing freezing temperatures and threats of ice storms . If we end up stuck at home , here ’ s some good reading to occupy your time .
This issue includes our Bridal Guide 2025 , with tips for everything need-toknow about wedding planning . From can ’ t miss photos for your special day to planning the perfect honeymoon , you ’ ll find a wide variety of tips .
In the spirit of weddings , we have two special love stories . Read about a Burleson couple who ended up together thanks to a general delivery letter sent in 1983 . Follow MONICA FARAM that up with a story about MANAGING EDITOR two Cleburne widowers who found a second chance at love in a free exercise class held by Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne .
There ’ s also columns from travel writers Kay and Scott Kay and BATES etc . Travel ’ s June Bates . And , as always , enjoy the book recommendations from Times-Review staff and photo pages of community events .
We are always looking for interesting people to profile in Community Life . If you know someone who would be a great feature , email me at mfaram @ trcle . com . We ’ d love to share their story !
Lisa Chappell PUBLISHER
Monica Faram MANAGING EDITOR
Amy Lovelace ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
Monica Faram , Matt Smith , David Beans , Armando Lutz WRITERS / PHOTOGRAPHERS
315 S . Caddo St ., Cleburne , TX 76033 817-645-2441 , cleburnetimesreview . com
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