Nelms

There are several issues with the structure of the old church at the corner O'Connell Street and Denny Street, but none more severe than the foundation Several companies have come out and gave estimates on how the 122 year old bois d'arc pier and beam needs to be reconstructed The original bois d'arc actually is in good shape according to AAA Guardian Foundation Repair They plan to bring the front of the building back up after having sunk about six inches and is sitting on dirt The work is scheduled for the first week in July.

competing for Miss Texas

Kendall Nelms just graduated from Howe High School and one of the first things she's doing is spending time in Richardson this week in competition for the coveted Miss Texas crown.

Nelms began competing in pageants at the age of 12 just to help her get over her severe introverted personality

"My first pageant was in a mall and there were only three in my division and I was so scared out of my mind " said Nelms "I had glitter eye-liner and I looked like someone out of the 80's because we didn't know anything But it was so much fun "

In that pageant, Nelms spoke in front of people for the first time and she realized that she survived the experience and actually had fun continued on Page #3