Travis Tyler of the Joshua FFA preps his black Angus heifer Sunday morning prior to exhibiting at the Fort Worth Stock Show. The heifer was a project animal he won through last year's calf scramble. The show continues through Feb. 4. A video featuring local participants can be found below.

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Updated: January 19, 2012 1:30:16 PM CST
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A prank got it started, and there appears to be no end in sight.Holly and Jim Burke of Joshua met, dated became engaged and a little more than 20 years ago were married.   Full Story
 
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They dribble basketballs behind their backs, between their legs and sometimes do it with a basketball in each hand.   Full Story
 
 

Updated: January 26, 2012 8:46:54 AM CST
Collection days for trash and recycling will be changing starting Monday, Jan. 30.Trash days will change from Tuesday and Friday to a Monday and Thursday pickup.   Full Story
 
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Stores that directly abut school property will not be allowed to sell beer and wine, but those that lie just short of the 300-foot minimum distance have a good shot at getting a variance.   Full Story
 
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A skeptical Joshua City Council — in front of an even more skeptical audience of residents, school district leaders and chamber of commerce officials — voted last Thursday to support the development of the Venetian Gardens apartment complex in Joshua Station, despite a letter to the city describing the clientele as “low-income.   Full Story
 
 
Updated: January 27, 2012 3:45:45 PM CST
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The old adage of “the early bird gets the worm” was appropriate for the Joshua girls soccer team Saturday as it won the Lady Owls sHOOTout.   Full Story
 
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The second round of district play can be a good indicator of a team’s improvement during the season.   Full Story
 
Danny Gillham can be quite philosophical when it comes to assessing the Joshua girls basketball team he coaches.   Full Story