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Reba at the Acrisure Arena

very much like her.

The first group was a southern Blue Grass Gospel family group, The Isaacs. They were founded by mother Lily, who, along with her children, brings this unique type of music for enjoyment. Their first song was, Work It Out followed by Humpty Dumpty. The sound was especially great when they all sang together. Lily’s daughters, Becky and Sonya, and son Ben and Grandson Levi make up most of this award-winning group. Songstress Teri Clark followed with songs, Gasoline, Emotional Girl, every time I cry, If I Were You, and many of her hit songs. Terri came out with her signature Black Hat and black leather jacket. Terri is a Canadian country music award-winning singer.

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She was inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame. Her songs have gone platinum, and She put out a new album last year. She can be seen performing at the Grand Old Opry and on tour. Reba McEntire came on stage in a sequined top with fringes on the sleeves. Her red hair was just as always and shone under the lights. She performed most of the songs solo in the center of the stage. Some of her songs were, Can’t Even Get The Blues, Little Rock, The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia, Turn on the Radio, and more. These are much-loved songs by everyone attending. Reba is more than just a singer.

She is a movie actress and has her TV show, REBA. In addition, she has starred on Broadway and written several books. However, her talents always end with something she tries to do. She was even a Rodeo Champion years ago. She has won 14 AMC awards, sold millions of albums, and had numerous top hits. She is also a philanthropist supporting many charities and has her foundation. No wonder she is loved by so many.

Earlier this year, the City of Desert Hot Springs and Habitat for Humanity

Coachella Valley broke ground on two donated lots in Desert Hot Springs that will soon be affordable homes for the Sotelo and Gonzalez families. It is a day of celebration, a time to show our appreciation for their commitment and hard work to help build a better community and life for them and their children.

The ceremony was led by Mayor Scott Matas, Mayor Pro Tem Roger Nunez, Jan Pye, Russell Betts, and

Gary Gardner Council members of the City and several representatives from the DHS Police Department. Firefighters from Engine 36 joined them, their shiny fire engine, and most importantly, the two families and their friends who will work with us to build their homes and futures.

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, the City of Desert Hot Springs is one of the area’s fastest-growing and most desirable residential areas. The cannabis industry has brought many new jobs to the City and helped increase the local economy, creating a demand for housing, especially for retirees and young families.

It is also a great place to live if you want to be close to the famous Joshua Tree National Park, with its hiking trails perfect for outdoor activities. The City is working with Joshua Tree National

Park to recruit volunteers to keep those trails safe for hikers and to help preserve the region’s natural beauty.

In addition, the City is on the move and building some residential projects, offering everything from townhomes to single-family homes with beautiful views. The new health and wellness center is a significant project that will bring over 120 construction and permanent jobs to the City.

The City also has a robust tourism industry that attracts locals and visitors from around the country. It is home to some hot mineral water spas, some of which have been restored and revamped to appeal to the new spagoers.

Residents of Desert Hot Springs are passionate about their community and are committed to improving the quality of life in the City. They work tirelessly to maintain and beautify their neighborhoods and promote local businesses.

For example, the City recently created a Desert Hot Springs Beautification Committee that engages residents in cleaning up their neighborhoods and working to improve the condition of local businesses.

Citizens advisory committees on health and wellness, recreation, neighborhood watch, education, and clean-up involve city officials, residents, and business owners.

City Councilmembers and Residents Taking Action

As part of the reorganization of city government, the City of Desert Hot Springs is moving from at-large elections to districts. This change is prompted by a letter the City received earlier this year, alleging that its atlarge elections violated the California Voting Rights Act and would result in litigation if it were not changed.