20 COVER STORY
20 COVER STORY
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6 Top 100 Parker County People You Should Meet Before You Die - Part 2
30 The Romance Issue Buyer ’ s Guide
36 Medical Section 46 Vet Rap : Dr . Ryan Cate 48 Our Art : Connie Carlisle
62 Talk With The Business Titans : Dr . Christopher Happ
72 Our Stories : WHS Rodeo Team
78 Our History : Of Bull Riding , Banking And Other Adventures
84 David S . Irvin ’ s Positively Parker County 86 42 - The National Game Of Texas 90 Our Pets : Joyous Puppy Finds His “ Furever ” Home 92 Our Youth : Ag Kids 96 Our Taste : Recipe 97 Our Taste : Restaurant Review 98 Our Travels : Going Places With Parker County Today
112 Our Opinion : The Last Word Curmudgeon Musings
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