Fall/Winter Edition 2023

Inside this issue: Father-son duo hits home run with new investment property at PK PK Residents share their crowd pleasing recipes Plus our Iconic Home, and much more!

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Our Cover Story...

Father-son duo hits home run with new investment property at Possum Kingdom Page 8

Our Iconic Home Feature...

“Who’da Thought?” Rusty and Melinda Allred’s premier west side lot features a gorgeous cliff line with great views of Broadway and huge oak trees.

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Kinkead Audio and Video Expands to New Showroom Getting to know longtime PK Resident, Shawn Humphries

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A man with many hats...

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Local PK Residents share their favorite crowd pleasing recipes

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First-ever Boots & Hearts Golf Classic, in memory of Grace Russell, a Success!

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Our Cover Photo: Michael and Clayton Beeter built a Gaines Bend luxury rental with a long term plan in mind.

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All of these local stories, plus much more inside!

Publisher's Note

Welcome to the fall/winter edition of PK Magazine!

Although the season has come to an end, calendars remain full at Possum Kingdom!

Right around the corner is the 10th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair that will be held at the Possum Kingdom Lake Chamber of Commerce. This is always a fun event and this year will be no different! We have a sneak peek inside for you as to what to expect. I hope to see you all there!

We feature two incredible homes in this edition. One is a luxury rental in Gaines Bend that was built by a father-son duo, a fun twist to this story is the son is a baseball pitcher that is expected to sign with The New York Yankees 40-man roster after a successful 2023 season. The other featured home is our iconic home feature, owned by Rusty and Melinda Allred. The couple’s 8,500-square-foot dwelling and accompanying 3,300square-foot “man cave” were constructed in 2012. This unique dwelling is located on the west side of the lake and features a gorgeous cliff line with great views of Broadway.

The Allred’s story is a great read, I’m sure you’ll enjoy their story as well as the pictures inside their incredible home.

On a recent Saturday, I took a stroll through the downtown square in nearby Graham, Texas. I’ll share a few of my stops with you, as I found the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. The town is quite charming.

PK showed up for the First Annual Boots and Hearts Golf Classic in memory of Grace Russell, daughter of local PK residents, John and Melissa Russell. I love it when a community comes together to support a great cause. Check out the story inside recapping the day, I won’t spoil the amount you all helped raise for Cook Children’s, check it out inside!

There’s no better place to entertain friends, neighbors and family than beautiful PK. We reached out to several local residents and asked them to share their favorite crowd pleasing recipes, I have no doubt, readers will be making them! Just putting the recipes together for the the magazine made me hungry - I can’t wait to try them out myself.

Last, but not least! Shawn Humphries! The man that wears many hats! He’s saved me so many times! From a blowout by the bridge, to my dogs locking themselves in our car!

I had no idea how deep his PK roots are, now I do!

Thank you to all of our advertisers and readers for your support. Have a wonderful holiday with family and friends and we’ll be back in March of 2024 with our spring edition! Be well!

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Vol. 3 | No. 4 Fall/Winter 2023 Publisher: Kim Nussbaum Contributing Editor: John Jarvis Digital Editor: Kim Nussbaum Contributing Writers: Michelle Ince, PhD Kasey Lawson Steve Nussbaum Gayle Pratt Contributing Photographers: Erika Carter Ronnie Langford Kim Nussbaum Distribution: Mailed to Paid Subscribers 2,500 distributed through strategic rack locations Digital replica edition can be found on our website pk-magazine.com Questions about advertising, content, distribution? info@pk-magazine.com 940-573-7170 PK Magazine is produced by The UPS Store 7355 KSN Family Investment, Inc. 101 N FM 2353 Unit 101 Graford, TX 76449 940-573-7170 Story Ideas?

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Mike and Clayton Beeter built this Gaines Bend luxury rental with a long term plan in mind.

Father-son duo hits home run with new investment property at Possum Kingdom Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos by Erika Carter and Ronnie Langford

Mike and Clayton Beeter are making a significant investment in their combined futures at Possum Kingdom.

building a real estate and construction business at Possum Kingdom.

What makes this father-and-son duo’s approach unique, however, is the way they’ve decided to pool their talents not only to benefit financially, but also to enjoy the great lifestyle PK has to offer.

Clayton Beeter showed promise on the baseball diamond at an early age. At age 10 he had already reached a point where his dad needed to decide what the future might hold for his son in the sport. There were lots of opportunities to choose from, but Mike Beeter believed that some of the club teams weren’t the right fit.

It’s not just real estate fueling their efforts, either; it’s also Clayton Beeter’s potential to be a major league pitcher for the New York Yankees. Their journey has taken them across the country with the potential for Clayton Beeter to join the Yankees’ pitching rotation, but both men are also focused on 8 | PK MAGAZINE | FALL/WINTER 2023

With that in mind, Mike Beeter founded the North Texas Baseball Club (Dirtbags), based out of Keller, Texas. The club hired Pat Woods, who eventually became the youngster’s

mentor. The club continues to operate in Keller with a 501c3 designation with an emphasis on helping to place HS graduates into college baseball programs.

At age 12, Clayton Beeter was the 15th player that Woods saw as having the potential to play professional baseball. He currently is a pitcher for the Yankees’ Triple-A squad, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in Pennsylvania, where he’s had a good year as a starting right-hander. This past season, Clayton Beeter pitched 131 innings with 165 strikeouts, posting a 3.62 earned-run average in the process.

Those are impressive numbers at such a high level of competition, so it’s no wonder the Yankees organization traded Joey Gallo for Clayton Beeter in August of 2022.

Clayton is hoping to be added to the Yankees 40-man roster

by November 15th of 2023.

Making the 40-man roster is critical for any player in the minor leagues, and not only because of the competition against the very best in the sport. It’s also at this point that players begin to reap the financial rewards from their years of hard work.

Clayton Beeter hasn’t always been a pitcher, though. He was a successful shortstop at Birdville High School in North Richland Hills before becoming a pitcher in his junior year. His high school coach, who previously had played for Texas Tech baseball coach Tim Tadlock, is the person responsible for connecting the two.

Pictured above: Clayton Beeter is expected to sign with The New York Yankees 40-man roster after a successful 2023 season

Clayton Beeter joined the Texas Tech squad as a walk-on in 2017 (because of having an academic scholarship), where he threw 96- mph fastballs in the fall of 2017 before suffering an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching arm that required Tommy John surgery to repair the damage. Clayton missed the 2018 college season as the recovery time from the procedure was 14 months.

The following year, Clayton Beeter became the main closer for the Red Raiders, notching eight saves, and in 2020 he was named one of the starters in Texas Tech’s pitching rotation. He posted a 4-0 record on a squad that was ranked No. 1 in the country before the COVID-19 pandemic cut the season short.

Being his junior year, it also was a critical year for Clayton Beeter to be drafted. Despite having a shortened season and body of work to his credit, he was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2020 major league draft and was the 66th player chosen overall before being traded to the Yankees in 2022.

Clayton Beeter also happened to be the valedictorian of his class at Birdville High School, but his dad likes to jokingly add that his son “may be the only HS valedictorian not to graduate college.” What the elder Beeter didn’t mention, though, is that being drafted early in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft led to his son’s early exit from college.

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Clayton Beeter was the 66th pick chosen in the 2020 MLB draft. In 2023, while pitching for the Yankees Triple-A squad, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders he pitched 131 innings with 165 strikeouts while having an impressive 3.62 ERA. Photos courtesy of Clayton Beeter PK MAGAZINE | FALL/WINTER 2023 | 9

From PK to the New York Yankees, all roads lead back to West Texas for Mike and Clayton Beeter. Photo by Erika Carter.

season, and that’s when father and son decided to combine their talents.

Mike Beeter earned a degree from Texas Tech in constructional engineering in 1994 and owned his own construction company in the DFW Metroplex for 17 years. It was in 2020, when he bought a beautiful cliffline lot in the Reserve section of Gaines Bend. Initially Mike Beeter was planning to build his own forever home, but the father and son duo changed course and decided to invest in Possum Kingdom. It was a place the two had traveled to many times when Clayton Beeter was a young boy, and both loved Possum Kingdom.

“He loves West Texas, and it’s where he wants to be,” Clayton Beeter said. Mike Beeter moved to PK in July 2022, and that’s when the two of them began construction on their first project.

Mike Beeter began overseeing construction of their incredible lake property in June 2022. Partnering with Timberlyne and FWN&A (structural engineer) the process of designing the home began in the fall of 2020. The Timber Frame was then ordered in January of 2022 (as there was an 8-month lead time) with the foundation work beginning in June of 2022. The plan was for Mike to oversee construction, while his son would handle most of the interior finishes/decorating and technical aspects of running a full-time luxury rental. The pier-andbeam construction and gorgeous timbers on the property added challenges to the project, but it has turned out to be a great first effort for both, and their attention to detail to make it a great rental shows throughout the home.

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Clayton Beeter and Erin Burk will be getting married in December 2023

The first thing that stands out upon entering the dwelling are the Douglas fir timbers throughout it. Mike Beeter grew up in Montana, and this is a style feature that he always liked. The space has a very modern look and can be described as “transitional modern farmhouse,” with an open floor plan and towering ceilings.

While Mike Beeter was busy overseeing construction, Clayton Beeter and his fiancée, Erin Burk, worked on the interior design. Clayton Beeter admitted that he’s not necessarily a designer, but he added that he spent hours on Instagram looking at what was popular for vacation rentals, and the results speak for themselves. It’s a beautiful and modern rustic space with breathtaking views, and the furnishings are designed for comfort.

Jaclyn Beeter, Mike Beeter’s daughter, also helped with the décor. Jaclyn graduated UT Austin in December of 2022 and is now enrolled at Texas Tech becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

The views also are spectacular, looking back toward the south end of the lake and the sunsets behind the house, so it’s comfortable in the evenings.

The main house has a luxury master and stunning master bath, and a modern metal-and floating-wood staircase case that leads to a loft on the second level. The second building doubles as a huge garage, game room and bunkroom, which opens to a pool set along the cliffline and is the perfect spot to end the day and enjoy the incredible views.

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The home has five bedrooms and has room for 14 people to sleep in beds.

The Reserve at Gaines Bend is the first project by the family but won’t be the last. Clayton, Erin, and Jaclyn will continue to assist in interior design and decor as they all pursue their own careers. The goal is to create a legacy portfolio of unique rental properties. In the meantime, Mike Beeter has moved to PK full time and is already working on his second property on the peninsula. With the help of local real estate agent Linda Fewell, he was able to buy his second project, and he’s still deciding if he plans to sell the property when he is done with remodeling or make it a short-term rental also. He’s also expanding his construction company at PK (CJM Builders, LLC) focusing on new construction, additions, and remodeling projects.

Clayton Beeter, his fiance Erin Burk and sister Jaclyn Beeter all helped in the design of their investment property.

Photo courtesy of Clayton Beeter

The future looks bright for this father-and-son duo as they look to expand their business ventures at Possum Kingdom, while Clayton Beeter chases his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues. If their first project is any indication of future endeavors, these guys will hit it out of the park.

Soaring ceilings and Douglas fir timbers are the focal point of this Gaines bend Home.

Modern Farm House decor and exposed timbers add a unique design element to the kitchen.

The soaring ceilings and timber design are carried out onto the outdoor living space.

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The open living space with floating staircase and Montana inspired design make the Beeter’s home a perfect lake retreat.

Photos by Ronnie Langford

Rusty and Melinda Allred's premier west side lot features a gorgeous cliff line with great views of Broadway and huge oak trees.

The Allreds: ‘Who’da thought?’

Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos by Erika Carter

Every issue of PK Magazine features an iconic home on Possum Kingdom Lake, and this issue shines a spotlight on the incredible home of Rusty and Melinda Allred.

The couple’s 8,500-square-foot dwelling and accompanying 3,300-square-foot “man cave” were constructed in 2012 by local builder David Johnson. This unique dwelling is located on the west side of Possum Kingdom Lake and sits on an elevated lot along the rocky shoreline. The lot has access to the lake and features incredible views of Broadway and Possum Kingdom State Park.

The Allreds grew up in Stanton, Texas, and both said they came from very humble beginnings.

“We were poor,” Rusty Allred said. “Our home didn’t even have heating or air conditioning.”

Beginning in 1965, Melinda Allred and her family traveled to Possum Kingdom Lake several times a year to go camping at Possum Kingdom State Park. For her family, these were the only vacations they could afford.

She said she and Rusty Allred knew each other their whole lives but didn’t start dating until just after graduating from high school.

Melinda Allred said that she and her husband-to-be “always flirted” and added that she knew she was going to marry him all the way back in fifth grade.

For his part, Rusty Allred said he was never much of a student, recalling that one of his teachers told him that “if he didn’t straighten up, he’d be digging ditches his whole life.”

In a way, that’s exactly what happened.

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Rusty Allred said that when he caught up with that teacher years later, the teacher acknowledged that he had done well, and added, “Who’da thought?”

The couple’s path from Stanton to Possum Kingdom was constructed through many years of hard work. Both started working in the oilfield business right out of high school, as neither could afford to go to college. They started their oilfield construction business as a “side hustle” while working their day jobs: Rusty Allred as a mechanic, and Melinda Allred pumping wells. Their oilfield construction business started in 1994 with five employees, themselves included, and grew to more than 200 employees by 2013.

While building their business in West Texas, the Allreds bought a nice weekend abode, with the intention of constructing their dream home after selling their business and moving to PK full time. They were always on the lookout for properties and knew Johnson built very nice homes at Possum Kingdom.

One day the Allreds approached Johnson about building their

dream home, and he suggested a visit to a lot that, according to legend, was owned at one time by members of the Hunt family of Hunt Oil Co. fame. The original property now consists of three lots, but it once was a compound of small white cabins built on the scenic cliff line. The homes overlooked the cliff, with a swimming pool built right up next to the cliff line, and the wall of that original pool facing the cliff still stands today; it’s part of the retaining wall that surrounds the property. Legend has it that the guest list included notable celebrities such as Jimmy Stewart, Bing Crosby and Elizabeth Taylor.

The Allreds came away impressed after viewing the property.

Rusty Allred said he remembered walking the lot, making his way to the lake and seeing the awesome view, while Melinda Allred said the distinct oak trees on the property stood out in her mind. They told Johnson that whatever construction that had to be done on the lot would have to be done around the oaks because, as Melinda Allred put it, “When you’re from Stanton, you don’t take trees for granted.”

The outdoor kitchen features more stone and wooden timbers with great lake views. Featured are David Johnson, home builder, left and Melinda and Rusty Allred, right.

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The couple made an offer on the lot the very next day.

That same day, as they were driving to Oklahoma City, Rusty Allred turned to his wife and said, “I hope we haven’t made the dumbest mistake of our lives.”

Johnson described the couple as unique clients, adding that the Allreds were in the middle of selling their business in West Texas at the time and were very hands-off in the construction process. The only request he said Rusty Allred had was a big enough “man cave” for his motorhome, speedboat and fishing boat, while Melinda Allred’s only specifications were for the size of the slats on the wood shutters, as well as the inclusion of an ice and water dispenser on the refrigerator. All the other details for the home were left for Johnson to decide.

Johnson said the Allreds wanted the project done in months, not years, as they were ready to move to PK, so the key was making sure all the trade workers got paid weekly. Much to the chagrin of the Allreds’ banker, the couple set up a joint bank account with Johnson, and Melinda Allred made sure

there always was money in the account to finish the project as quickly as possible.

Once the plans were approved, construction on the home wrapped up after just nine months.

Rusty Allred had said he wanted the coolest house on the lake, and that’s what Johnson delivered. To this day, the Allred and Johnson families remain great friends.

At the front of the Allreds’ property is the aforementioned “man cave,” with the main house set at the back of the property along the cliff line. The main house, patios and guest quarters measure more than 8,500 square feet under roof.

The main house, which can be described as “rustic elegance,” is what one might expect when hearing that description, with a large open living room, dining room and kitchen space. The space has towering ceilings and huge beams throughout, anchored by a large stone fireplace at one end and a gourmet kitchen at the other.

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The Allreds’ home features soaring ceilings and large beams throughout.

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To the left of this space is the master bedroom, with high ceilings and incredible wood beams, as well as two guest bedrooms, each with its own lake view and en suite bathroom.

A breezeway on the side of the property leads to a large guest house designed for the couple’s son, Dex, his wife, Hollie, and their two daughters: Paisyn, age 12, and Falynn, age 9. This elegant space has a living room, kitchen, master bedroom and a “bunk room” for the girls.

Melinda Allred said she didn’t want the guest house when Johnson first suggested it, but she now admits that it was a great idea.

On the other side of the kitchen is one of the most unusual rooms of the house. It’s the bar space, which is filled with memorabilia the couple have collected over the years. The most obvious items are the horse racing awards, pictures and trophies that adorn the walls and detail an important facet of the Allreds’ lives.

Each winning horse gets it’s own commemorative bar glass showcased in the Allred’s bar. They have a total of 53 winners.

Another unique collectible on display is a map with little plane pins on it. The map represents all the locations the Allreds have landed in their private King Air on many of their trips.

Yet another collectible proudly displayed in the couple’s bar space is a simple ceramic Texas flag plate that was given to the Allreds after a chance meeting with a group of handicapped adults in San Antonio. While eating dinner at a high-end Italian restaurant, the couple noticed a nearby table of about 10 handicapped adults having dinner with their caretakers.

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The Allred’s most successful horse, Fernweh was bred near Graford and considered the fastest filly in the world at one time. Fernweh had winnings in excess of $1.6 million.

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This commemorative Texas plate is proudly displayed in the Allred’s bar area as a Thank You by a group of handi capped adults that Rusty Allred bought dinner for in San Antonio.

Rusty and Melinda Allred’s bar space features memories of their many wins in the world of horse racing.

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Rusty Allred told the waiter that he wanted to pay for the group’s dinner, but what he didn’t know is that the entire group wrapped around the corner of the restaurant and included about 45 people. Those diners were from a group home, and they only got to take a limited number of excursions every year.

When the Allreds picked up the tab for their dinner that night, it allowed those group home members to take an additional trip that year, so the Texas plate was sent to the couple as a thank-you gift.

Off the main living space is the outdoor area, which is surrounded by a large outdoor kitchen and another add-on suggested by Johnson: the pool. Initially, Rusty Allred didn’t see the need for a pool, since the lake was right out the couple’s back door, but he now admits that the pool was a good decision. The lake, and the home’s dramatic dock, are accessible down a small path.

More horse racing awards and pictures can be found in the “man cave” at the top of the property. It’s a huge finished space that houses the couple’s boats and other lake toys, but there’s still plenty of room both for entertaining and a fullsized golf simulator, too. The space is so large that the Allreds also have a large jump-around blow-up structure that can be used by their grandchildren.

It was the majestic oak trees that first sold the Allreds on the PK lot. Melinda Allred says,” When you’re from Stanton, Tx you don’t take trees for granted.”

Those who walk around the space can’t help but notice the large number of family pictures the Allreds also have on display. Their PK home is the epicenter of all their family gettogethers, and their two granddaughters are their pride and joy, so they love having them visit at the lake.

When the Allreds aren’t playing hosts for family events at their Possum Kingdom home, they often can be found traveling to various horse races. The importance of horse racing is reflected throughout the Allreds’ home, even though they don’t currently own any racehorses. Since 2008 they’ve owned several horses that have won 53 separate races, and their most prolific winning equine was a filly named Fernweh, which was bred just east of Graford. Fernweh has won more than $1.6 million in career earnings and at one time was considered the fastest filly in the world.

The master bedroom features great lake views and more high ceilings and wooden beams.

The Allreds say their lives has been blessed, but those blessings were the result of years of hard work. Nowadays they can enjoy their ultimate PK lifestyle in a home that not only is luxurious, but also built for friends and family to relax and enjoy all that PK has to offer. From their humble beginnings, the Allreds would be the first to say, “Who’da thought?”

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David Johnson surprised the Allreds with this stone marker that represents the Allreds mantra

The original property was thought to have been home to legendary Texas oil family, Hunt Oil Company.

Legend has it that the original property and pool hosted such notable stars as Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. It was an “infinity pool” before infinity pools were even a thing.

Historical Photos courtesy of Melinda Allred

The cement wall that was part of the original estate is left remaining and incorporated into the properties retaining wall.

The Allred’s home features over 8,500 square feet under roof and a 3,300 square foot man cave.

Melinda and Rusty Allred enjoy the view from their back patio with pool and spa

Melinda Allred hosts her granddaughters and their friends from Midland, TX. as often as possible.

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Getting to know longtime PK Resident,

Shawn Humphries A man with many hats...

Story by Michelle Ince | Photos by Erika Carter

Shawn Humphries wears many hats. Not only is he a local business owner and justice of the peace, he’s also a founding member of the Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce and was part of a group that helped revitalize Possum Kingdom Lake at one of its lowest points.

He got to the lake in a roundabout way, though. His father was from Jack County and traveled due to his work for Texaco. While in West Texas, he met his wife, and the couple originally lived in the West Texas town of Crosbyton.

They didn’t settle there for long, though. The elder Humphries had a family farm north of Graford that he and his wife would visit on days off to work on, and it was during this time that they had a chance encounter with a local man named Cedar Shewmake. That led to the couple purchasing a service station in Graford in 1964.

Humphries said it had been his dad’s dream to own his own business, and the service station was the perfect fit. The original location was behind the old cowboy church in Graford, and Humphries recalled that “it was a two-pump Texaco station that looked like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting.”

It was during this time that Humphries’ mother rented a spot in the local barber shop and fixed hair for a short while. He said his dad eventually bought a small portable building and put it next to the service station from 1965 to 1966, and his mother moved her business into it.

Humphries said his mother opened her own shop to help young girls get established, including Helen Warren, Mindy Denton and Teresa Cason.

In 1968 the family set up shop where The Cafe now is located.

Humphries said his family lived in the back.

“When I go in there with my family and look at the beer coolers, I think there’s where my bedroom used to be,” he said.

Shewmake had gone on to work for Southern Airways in the meantime, but by 1974 the airline had gone out of business, so Shewmake bought the station back.

It was during this time that there was a small oil boom in Graford, which led Humphries and his dad to find work in the oilfield. By 1978, Shewmake was ready to sell the service station again, so the Humphries decided to buy it again.

“We never owned the building,” he said.

Eventually the building did sell, and Humphries’ dad decided to take his family and head out to the lake to start another service station, where PK One Stop is now.

Humphries said the chamber began modestly, with $2,000 in the bank and a $20,000 budget.

“We sat down and hand-drew a map of the lake and made flyers,” he said. “We went to every trade show, every boat show, anything within a hundred-mile drive, promoting Possum Kingdom.”

The Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce sold caps and T-shirts, and it soon began taking on local projects, too.

As they were starting the new business, his father had a heart attack, so Humphries took over setting up and running the station in 1983.

“We inherited the fireworks show,” he said adding that the chamber also “did the kids’ Christmas shop because we were an entity.”

It was also about this time that Humphries met his wife, Ann, who was going through cosmetology school after having spent time in the corporate world. As Humphries became the official owner of the lake station, his wife opened her salon in 1987.

The problem was the chamber didn’t have any money, and holding these events without funding was nearly impossible, so the board held fundraisers, including haunted houses for Halloween, in an effort to bring in as much revenue as possible. Humphries said the brochures got better as time went on, and he reflected on how amazing it has been to see how far the chamber has come, too.

Shortly after they both became business owners, Humphries said, the bottom fell out at the lake. Financial security was hard to come by, and the couple took on extra work to make ends meet.

“Everyone tried to sell their houses,” Humphries said as he recalled the mass exodus from the lake.

With no people, there was no money, but the newlyweds were committed to staying afloat.

“We did everything we could for three years,” Humphries said.

Whether it was helping remodel homes or building retaining walls, the full-time business owner found side jobs to pay the bills, while his wife also worked at the station when she wasn’t toiling at her own business. That meant working nights, weekends and holidays.

The lake was suffering more every year, too, as the water level was forcibly kept low while the Brazos River Authority made needed repairs on the Morris Sheppard Dam, but once repairs were completed and the lake level came back up, the lake economy didn’t.

It also was around this time that the lake received some bad press, so PK local Lon Williams decided to start a newspaper called the Lake Country Sun. Williams, along with Humphries and other business owners at the time, decided it was necessary to band together to reestablish the reputation of Possum Kingdom Lake. They formed the Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce to get the word out about the area – and hopefully save the lake themselves.

The economy slowly began to rebound, too, so in 2003 he decided to sell his station by The Trading Post.

His local customers, however, weren’t ready to let Humphries’ mechanics business go. He needed a new location to build his shop, so Humphries said it made sense to put it behind his wife’s business, explaining that they already owned the land.

He jokingly added that it wasn’t exactly the backyard pool she wanted, but “it just made fiscal sense to put all our eggs in one basket.”

In addition to being a business owner, Humphries also is a justice of the peace, a position he considered taking for many years after watching his predecessor, Edgar Laney.

“Judge Laney had always been fair and done a good job,” he said. “I told him if he ever retired, I was going to run.”

Humphries, who was elected to the position in 2006, said there’s a lot more to it than he originally thought. He described the criminal side of it as easy, but added that serving as a magistrate includes attending classes and continuous training.

Being a business owner and a justice of the peace may seem like a lot to take on – but, as Humphries explained, he and his wife “try to give back to those who gave to us.”

“We never had a lot of money, but we do what we can,” he said. “We have a lot of friends, not a lot of customers.”

The chamber’s board was formed in December 1988.

Humphries served on the board, and his wife was with him every step of the way, too. In fact, she served twice as its president.

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10th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair: A Legacy in Good Hands Story by Kasey Lawson | Photos contributed by participating merchants

This holiday season will mark the 10th year of the annual Craft and Vendor Fair at the Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce.

For the past decade, the fair has provided small businesses a way to come together to exhibit their artistry and goods for the lake community to explore. This year, though, the event welcomes a new host as the event’s founder, Lisa Clutts, is passing the baton to the Possum Kingdom Women’s Club, a local charity organization.

Clutts initially lived in Mineral Wells, Texas, where she operated her first vendor fair with her sister before the siblings decided to move just down the road into the lake country of Possum Kingdom. In 2013, Clutts pitched the idea of starting a local fair to the PK Chamber of Commerce, and 17 vendors participated in that first year.

“After the first time, I had no idea how successful it would be and how much it would grow,” she said.

At last year’s fair, Clutts counted 56 participating vendors.

On what has been the most rewarding part of running the fair each year, Clutts said, “Showcasing these talented people and their crafts.”

She also admitted being pleased by how much support the fair has received from community members.

When Clutts made the decision to step down as the fair’s organizer, she already had a clear candidate in mind to carry out what she started: the PK Women’s Club.

“I knew that they could do it,” she said, and she conveyed her gratitude to the club’s members for taking on the endeavor.

“There were so many of them, and there were only a few of us (Clutts and her planning committee),” she said. “There were maybe 10 people who would help me set up, tear down, clean, and everything. … I’ve seen their fundraising efforts, and I just knew they would be the right choice.”

“I think there’s been a lot of friendships made,” Clutts added.

“I have so many people that I have become friends with on Facebook and so forth, just because of the fair.”

Her labor of love has built a legacy that will remain a part of PK’s history.

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10th Annual Craft & Vendor Fair at PK Saturday November 11th 10:00am - 4:00pm Possum Kingdom Lake Chamber of Commerce

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Love Your Lake House will be a returning merchant again this year.

Loyal customer, Gary Finch purchasing baked goods from PK Women’s Club President, Magyn Whitaker, VP Jo Lynn Miller, Sarah Hahs (PKWC Officers) at last year’s fair.

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The reins for the event are now in the hands of Magyn Whitaker, the PK Women’s Club president and second-year chair of the PK Craft and Vendor Fair. Whitaker described the organization as “a group of ladies who come together to raise money as a civic organization for the PK community.”

The fair takes place in early November, so the club’s members began their preparations in July.

“We started by recruiting vendors through emails, applications and welcome letters,” Whitaker said. “We invited previous vendors that have come to the craft fair for the past nine years.”

She also talked about the driving factor behind accepting the position as host.

“Every year, people from all over look forward to the fair because we have such a wide variety of vendors showing up,” Whitaker said. “Vendors from all around the PK community come in, from Breckinridge, Mineral Wells, Fort Worth and Brock. Any of the surrounding communities want to be a part of the craft fair.”

Jo Lynn Miller, vice president of the PK Women’s Club, said she looks forward to the craft fair as a way to interact with the people of PK and bring more awareness to it about what the club does for the community. She also mentioned that the PK Women’s Club will kick off its annual poinsettia sales in one of the booths at the fair.

Skeeter McMinn, owner of Skeet’s Sweet Treets, is returning for her seventh year as a vendor at the fair. Some of her most popular flavors include lemon, peanut butter, banana pudding and maple bacon. McMinn’s fudge is sold at several locations

PK Pure Honey will be on hand with local honey and and honey-based goods from their family-owned C&E Farms.

here in PK, but she also receives orders nationwide.

“Wherever anybody wants it, I will ship it,” McMinn said, adding that she has sent orders “to Missouri, Washington, all over Texas and Arizona.”

Her business began when she and her nephew baked her signature fudge every Christmas. Fifteen years later, her fudge remains one of PK’s sweetest staples.

Multiple-business owner Erika Carter is returning for her fourth year as a vendor. One of the two businesses she will bring to the fair this year is PK Pure Honey, which she co-owns with her husband, Chris. She is bringing honey and honeybased products that are processed at their family-owned C&E Farms.

“Some couples ride bikes together,” Carter said. “We keep bees together – and, with their help, we create honey together.”

Carter also will showcase her work from her self-owned business, ELC Photography. Since she was 10 years old, Carter has had a love for the art of photography, but she didn’t pursue it as a profession until 2012. Since then, she has done shoots of many kinds, including real estate, weddings, family portraits and more. She even has photographed a group of 52 people in one of her shots.

The 10th annual Craft and Vendor Fair will kick off at the Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m. Nov. 11.

The PK Women’s Club invites everyone to come and explore the various forms of art, food, Christmas decor and more on display at the fair.

Skeet’s Sweet Treets will be returning with her popular homemade fudge

The UPS Store will be returning again this year with lots of custom print products including custom Christmas cards, I Love PK sweatshirts, A special PK Christmas Ornament, Holiday Cups, and more.

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Q& A

with Graford ISD Superintendent,

Brandon Perry

On Nov. 7, voters in the Graford Independent School District will have the opportunity to vote on an $85,250,000 bond package.

The school district’s superintendent, Brandon Perry, recently sat down to provide some information about the upcoming bond election. Here are the topics he addressed in his interview.

Why do we need a bond in the first place?

Graford ISD is beginning to see growth, as the school district grew by 6 percent from the 2022-2023 school year to the 2023-2024 school year. Based on the demographics study that was conducted by Templeton Demographics, Graford is expected to grow between 2.5 percent to 3 percent over the next decade, adding an additional 100 students.

It’s important to note that the growth projections were based on available water. Templeton emphasized that if a regional water solution is found in the near future, our growth would likely be close to 10 percent each year.

We currently are using all available classrooms and have five teachers teaching in portable buildings.

In addition to growth, Graford ISD needs to begin planning to replace and update some of the oldest parts of our campus.

Parts of our campus were constructed in the 1930s – and, as one can imagine, a nearly 100-year-old building comes with a higher cost to maintain.

With the addition of a new secondary campus (sixth grade

on upcoming Bond Election Story by Michelle Ince

through 12th grade) and renovations to our current campus, which will house our elementary students (prekindergarten through fifth grade), we will expand our student capacity to around 600. The addition of a new secondary campus will also allow GISD to expand its Career Technology Education offerings to possibly include HVAC, plumbing and health science. In addition to expanded CTE programs, the new secondary campus will contain space for fine arts, which will allow Graford to begin offering choir and music (band).

Graford tried passing a bond earlier, and it failed. Why do you feel that it could pass this time?

Based on what I've heard since being in Graford, the 2019 bond likely failed due to the lack of a clear plan for our existing campus. The facility committee has recommended that our existing campus be renovated to house our elementary students (prekindergarten through fifth grade).

Many people on social media have had issues with the price tag. Please explain where that number comes from.

The facility planning committee comprised about 50 students, staff, parents, pastors, community members and business owners, and its members were tasked with identifying the needs within the district. They then prioritized those needs into the items contained in the November bond recommendation.

The accompanying chart outlines the cost breakdown for each item in the bond call.

For more information, visit grafordisdbond.com or send an email to Perry at bperry@grafordisd.net.

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Kinkead Audio and Video Expands to New Showroom

Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photo by Erika Carter Pictured above: Gene Kinkead, owner of Kinkead Audio and Video in front of his new showroom.

Business owner Gene Kinkead has expanded his locally owned and operated Kinkead Audio and Video into a new space on FM 2353, in a portion of the old Fabulous Finds building.

Kinkead started his business in 2008 after seeing a local need for AV service amidst the ever-changing technology.

The showroom is still a work in progress, but Kinkead plans to be able to demo most of the home services offered by his company, which is a one-stop shop for all service and installation of traditional home theater.

Kinkead Audio and Video also offers complete smart home services, including remote control of all aspects of a home’s electronics from miles away. That capability recently came in handy for a client from the Dallas area, who noticed that the temperature at his PK home had climbed to 87 degrees in a matter of hours. The customer was able to contact a repairman to go to his home and make the necessary air conditioning repairs, which saved the system from further damage and made an emergency trip by the client to the lake unnecessary.

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Kinkead Audio and Visual has expanded to offer other services that are a must at any home, especially a lake house. The company has added home monitoring, cameras, video doorbells and custom shades to its list of services, and it’s been the growth at Possum Kingdom that has allowed Kinkead to expand his services to other areas.

Kinkead’s business offerings now also include complete property management of personal vacation homes or short-term rentals, including housekeeping, handyman services and seasonal prep of local properties. The installation and service of home theater systems is still the core of his business, but technological advances have allowed him to branch into many other products.

Kinkead Audio and Video's showroom is located at 310 N. FM 2353. If Kinkead isn’t at the showroom, he and one of his five staff members are probably out on an installation, so give him a call at (940) 682-6223 for a tour of his new location and a demonstration of all the home services his company provides.

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First-ever Boots & Hearts Golf Classic, in memory of Grace Russell, a Success Story by Steve Nussbaum

Grace Russell

The first-ever Boots & Hearts Golf Classic took place Sept. 16 at The Cliffs Resort. The event was organized to honor 12-year-old Grace Russell, who passed away last November.

The event was one of the largest golf tournaments ever held at The Cliffs, with 104 participants, and it raised $22,000 for Cook Children’s Health Care System.

Melissa Russell, Grace’s mother, expressed her gratitude to the sponsors and participants, and to the team of volunteers that put on the event. A flyover by David Martin to start the tournament was truly memorable, and plans are already in the works for next year’s event.

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Proceeds from The Boots and Hearts Golf Classic, in memory of Grace Russell went to Cook Children’s.

Pictured left: Grace Russell’s parents, John and Melissa Russell, proudly present a check for $22,000 to Cook Children’s.

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s t r a e H & Classic s t o lf o B G Even a rainy cloudy morning couldn’t keep golfers away.

Pictured left to right: Sally Ford, Nicki Montfort, Kelly Thomas & Kristie Bolin

A good time was had by all. Jared Saiz striking a pose

Melissa and John Russell soak in the beautiful day at PK, honoring their beautiful daughter, Grace.

Pictured Above: Volunteers helping manage the golf tournament: Megan Jessey (Grace’s Aunt) Bridget Shelton, Melanie Deen, Ariel Deen, Martha Goleman, Maria Jones, and Melissa Russell (Grace’s Mom).

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CHARCUTERIE BOARD FAVORITES From the kitchen of Mary and Reid Hill

Ingredients: Pitted Greek olive mix Fig and olive crisps Prosciutto and basil wrapped mozzarella sticks Genoa salami wrapped mozzarella sticks Rosemary and olive oil Asiago cheese cubes Bruschetta mini toasts with olive oil Instructions: Creatively plate on your favorite cutting board or serving platter for your guests to enjoy.

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Discover nearby Graham, Texas...

Story contributed by Gayle Pratt | Photos and captions by Kim Nussbaum

Small towns across the country are some of the most charming places to visit, especially during the holiday season, and a short drive on Highway 16 leads straight into the charm of Graham, Texas, with its population just shy of 10,000 – and the largest downtown square in America.

That juxtaposition makes for a Christmas stroll and parade worthy of tradition. The twinkling lights, familiar carols and the hubbub of neighbors, families and friends beckon during the “most wonderful time of the year.”

A stroll on the square the Thursday after Thanksgiving leads visitors to artisanal markets, where fine spirits, trendy designs, collectible books, fat quarters of fabric and nostalgia of all kinds can be found. There’s chocolate and signature drinks for sipping, as well as baked-from-scratch treats to splurge on, and it doesn’t take long to discover the quaint selections at each stop.

Spectators who line the sidewalk on the square are treated to their own glimpse of the holiday parade. The procession of doit-yourself floats, antique cars and a marching band culminates with shouts and waves for Santa Claus. It’s the same jolly scene every year, and the pure fun of it all is irresistible.

Visitors also should make time to take in the marquees at Graham Regional Theatre, the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center and the National Theatre of Graham, as well as the festive culinary and entertainment lineups that last the whole holiday season.

Out-of-towners can stay at the newest boutique hotel or book a luxury casita nestled in the wide-open spaces of northcentral Texas. Whichever they choose, and whenever they can, they’re invited to join the folks in Graham for a momentous tradition.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Graham, is The Middleton Hotel.

You’ll find nothing but charm here. From the hotel, to the bar, to the coffees, and more!

At The Middleton, you’ll enjoy lovely art from local artists, flexible spaces for meetings and social events, craft cocktails, boxed lunches, and popup dinners. Just to name a few....

Joy’s Downtown Flowers is full of everything you’ll need to get ready for the holidays. They have a large selection of items from Fredericksburg Farms that not only make entertaining easy, but great gift items, as well. They have all the popular scents and items from brand favorite, Aromatique. Don’t miss their coffee, they have their own blend! The beans are roasted by a local man in Jacksboro.

Courtney Kirkpatrick of Austin, Texas (pictured left) purchasing refreshments from the nostalgic concessions stand from owner Clint Gage (pictured right).

Talk about a throw-back! Don’t miss taking in a movie at National Theatre! Clint & Eleanor Gage recently made their way back to Texas from LA and purchased the 103 year-old theatre in March of this year. With a background in film, they know what they’re doing. From old movies, to new releases, you’ll get it all here.

A few doors down from National Theatre, you’ll find Graham Wines. Owners Jason McCall and Michael Armstrong sought to create a wine store they would want to shop in, and one that was worthy of the square in Graham.

They did just that. You’ll find wines and spirits from all over the world here, along with lots of knowledge from the local owners that are both happy to help you sift through the large selection.

With walls and walls of wines, you can count on this stop being an adventure worth the trip.

I stopped by two charming boutiques during my stroll around the square. Top left is Such Grace Boutique.

If you need a cute outfit for Thanksgiving, or fun gift items, this is a highly recommended stop. Very trendy.

Here and Now (pictured bottom left) is another darling boutique you’re sure to enjoy.

They have wonderful fall outfits and unique GTX items. You’ll also find great gift items here. The store is nicely displayed and worth the trip.

Pratt’s Books is a charming bookstore that will take you back to your past.

Pictured above is owner Gayle Pratt talking with Carson of Irving, Texas.

After a small discussion with Carson about what he likes to read, she was able to recommend several books to him that were in stock. There are walls and walls of books here that are highly organized and displayed well.

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Mineral Wells The Wellness Capitol of Texas Story by Bob Kaspar Almost a century ago, Mineral Wells bustled with thousands of tourists pouring in from across the country to the famed North Texas retreat.

Electric trolleys wove through crowded streets, delivering throngs of health seekers to the dozens of spas and bathhouses that crowded into the city limits. Those businesses touted the curative properties of the town’s world-famous mineral water, which was purported to remedy everything from arthritis to mental illness.

Alongside these establishments, luxurious hotels and restaurants offered fine dining and five-star service amidst a backdrop of rolling forested hills, clear creeks, cool lakes and the sandy banks of the Brazos River. The community soon earned the moniker “The South’s Greatest Health Resort.”

Unfortunately, the wellness tourism boom of the early 20th century faded as the Great Depression took its toll on luxury experiences. The nation’s developing highway system soon connected tourists to theme parks and other more modern attractions, and by the 1940s many of the city’s once-famous spas had closed.

The passing of time makes old things new again, however, and recent demographic shifts are bringing Americans outdoors – and to smaller communities – in record numbers.

Wellness tourism also is experiencing a modern-day renaissance, and Mineral Wells is poised to again become a major attraction. The recently designated “Wellness Capitol of Texas” is taking inspiration from its storied past to refashion itself as one of the country’s premier wellness destinations.

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To adequately understand the city’s planned path to success, one first must know its history, and that story is engrained in its DNA: In 1880, James Alvis Lynch and his wife noticed that drinking the water from their newly dug well seemed to cure their rheumatoid arthritis. Word of the healing waters spread, and soon the Lynches were inundated with thousands of people seeking the well’s curative properties.

That, in turn, led to the founding of Mineral Wells, with James Lynch becoming its first mayor, followed by a health-conscious tourism industry centered around the therapeutic mineral water. The wells and spas spurred economic development in the form of luxury hotels and theaters to cater to guests – and bottling plants to ship the famous water across the country, too. A few of these institutions still stand today, but most of Mineral Wells’ lucrative health economy had faded away decades ago.

In recent years, however, the city’s health industry has experienced a renaissance.

For decades the area continued to attract outdoor enthusiasts, as tourists flocked to Lake Mineral Wells State Park to hike, bike, swim, fish and otherwise experience the

natural beauty that captivated visitors from the town’s inception. The COVID-19 pandemic encouraged people to reevaluate their health and sent them outdoors in record numbers.

With miles of bike trails and proximity to three state parks, three lakes and the Brazos River, Mineral Wells once again started becoming a destination spot for health seekers. This inspired local community leaders to seek its designation as the “Wellness Capitol of Texas,” and state Rep. Glenn Rogers, RGraford, filed a bill that sought to make the designation official.

“Through its burgeoning wellness industry and its abundance of natural attractions, Mineral Wells is building on its heritage as one of the Lone Star State’s premier destinations for wellness getaways and elevating its reputation as a haven for both recreation and relaxation,” Rogers said.

On June 18, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law.

Living up to that moniker will be no small task, but the city is making big plans.

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“We are primarily an outdoor destination,” said Rose Jordan, the city’s director of tourism and marketing. “But so are our neighbors. Our history is what sets us apart, and now we’re in a great position to welcome visitors seeking that wellness experience.”

Crazy Wellness Retreats offer fully immersive experiences featuring holistic health seminars and workshops, yoga sessions, mineral water baths and nutritious gourmet meals.

Mineral Wells also played host to the new Crazy Wellness Festival, and a “couch-to-5K” program to train for the Crazy Water 5k which was held mid-October.

In addition to all that, Let’s Grow Crazy, a local nonprofit group whose mission is to build community and increase access to local food, operates a farmer’s market in downtown Mineral Wells every two weeks.

Health and community activities go well together, and the people of Mineral Wells are working diligently to cultivate experiences that give a nod to the city’s past while offering a healthy future for visitors and residents alike.

“I’m just so proud of our community,” Jordan said. “This designation is a symbol of how well we work together.”

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Wellness Capitol of Texas Press Conference. Pictured left to right: Rebecca Eivens, Carol Elder, Regan Johnson, Representative Glenn Rogers, and Remy Fairchild.

Pearl Inn the Middle: A Cozy Airstream Getaway Story by Kasey Lawson | Photos courtesy of April Ward

Nestled on the east side of Possum Kingdom Lake on FM 2353 is a vintage Airstream RV park called Pearl Inn the Middle. The park has two Airstream RV rentals up and running, and both are listed on Airbnb.com.

There are multiple amenities to enjoy outside the Airstream RVs, as each features a private hot tub, fire pit and deck with outdoor dining sets.

The “Happy Glamper” Airstream RV can sleep up to four guests. It has a bedroom with a double bed, along with a pullout couch that converts into a small double bed in the living area.

Both RVs have fully functioning utilities, and there’s no need to bring extra dishes or silverware, as each kitchen already supplies them. Both also have a television and offer internet access.

The “Happy Glamper” Airstream RV

This pet-friendly lakeside getaway offers free parking, wi-fi access, home safety and essentials, as well as privacy and more, all for the price of $99 a night, not including Airbnb fees.

The Pearl Inn the Middle is located at 801 FM 2353 in Graford, Texas. To book with this Airbnb “Superhost,” go online to Airbnb.com or check out the RV park’s Facebook page: Pearl Inn the Middle.

Pictured to the left and bottom center: Inside “Playin’ Hookie” Inside The “Happy Glamper”

Meet The “Happy Glamper” and “Playin’ Hookie”

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Each Airstream comes with a private hot tub, fire pit, and deck with outdoor dining set.

Meet the hosts...

Junior high sweethearts April and TJ Ward always dreamed of owning a spot on PK. After making the move, they felt the need to share a piece of the lake country they love at affordable nightly rates. They wanted to give guests a unique vintage experience, an unbelievable view, and an opportunity to make memories.

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2nd Annual PK Promenade A Huge Hit!

Over 300 Dancers enjoyed their time at PK for the 2nd Annual PK Promenade Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos courtesy of Kay Lynn Bridges

The second annual Possum Kingdom Promenade dance and music festival Sept. 29-30 at the Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce building was a huge hit.

“On Saturday, when it came time to put up chairs and tables, they were done in minutes because so many people just stayed to help,” Kay Lynn Bridges said.

The event is part of the Dancers Network, a group of devoted fans of old-time, dance-hall two-step music, and the two-day event drew 300 people each day while bringing in more than 350 visitors to the lake.

The large group is very tight-knit, and these events help rekindle old friendships among the members.

The dance lovers came from all across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico, and the previous year even had a couple from Denmark attend. They were traveling the United States and attending as many dance festivals as they could.

Kay Lynn and Travis Bridges, along with Matt and Sammi Biery, were the local sponsors who began selling tickets April 1 for the September event. All tickets were sold by mid-May, making the PK Promenade one of the most popular events on the dance circuit.

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The event featured two bands each day, with food trucks on site for attendees. The visitors filled the hotels, restaurants, RV parks and short-term rentals across the area, and the Bierys were recognized for their support of the music genre by the Dance Network. The event would not be possible without the sponsorships of Rock Creek Camp, Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, Villa Marina, PK Marine, and Dancing Sisters and Misters.

Next year’s event is in the planning stages and should be another big success.

Local organizers Sammi Biery and Kay Lynn Bridges welcome guests to the PK Promenade.

Kay Lynn Bridges (center) presents the Dancers Network Ambassador of Dance Appreciation Award to Beverly Kellar and Roger Reinhard ( left) of San Antonio and Sammi and Matt Biery (Right) of Graford.

Beverly Kellar and Roger Reinhard of San Atonio and Matt and Sammi Biery of Graford accept the Dancer’s Network Ambassador of Dance Appreciation Awaerd

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Alan Fewell (left) and Jay Guy (right) enjoying Possum fest 2023.

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Scott Chappell, Mike Miller, Shawn Snodgrass, Kevin Crooks, Jim Bransom, and James Scalia enjoy Octoberfest 2023 with neighbors and friends.

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David Nuckols says his dog loves their airbnb at the lake.

Congratulations Captain Alex Stauth graduating from pilot training at Vance Air Force Base! Pictured left to right: Kim Nussbaum, Alex Stauth, Katie Nussbaum Stauth, Steve Nussbaum.

Heather Lindley at Possum Fest.

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Pat and Emma Murchison enjoying their time in Alexandria, Virginia.

Texas and American flags captured in the heart of the tree.

Photo by Debbie Jarboe.

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