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Taco chain will open second St. Louis-area location this month
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A restaurant chain that serves tacos will soon open its second St. Louis location, in west St. Louis County. Tacos 4 Life, a fast-casual franchised restaurant chain, will open a new restaurant in Ballwin in mid-July, restaurant operators said in a news release. It would be the chain’s second St. Louis-area location, after previously opening one in O’Fallon, Missouri, in November 2021.
Gov. Parson vetoes money for North County healthy food initiative
Gov. Parson vetoes $1.9-million for North County healthy food initiative that would’ve helped fund grocery store in food desert. A Red Circle founder Erica Williams says it’s disappointing but won’t derail their plans
Backup plans announced for July 4 celebrations
Those wanting to participate in celebrations or watch fireworks displays on Thursday, July 4, may want to stay tuned to social media and the weather forecast. De Soto and Eureka groups have announced potential rain dates while Hillsboro has already decided to postpone activities to Friday, July 5. De Soto.
Last call for My Best Ride photo contest entries
There is only one day left for readers of all ages to send in pictures of their “best ride” in the My Best Ride photo contest, sponsored by Grand Times, Leader Publications’ magazine for senior citizens. Residents of Jefferson County, Eureka and Wildwood have until 5 p.m....
Truffles Butchery in Frontenac attracts fans from all over St. Louis
When you enter the newly expanded Truffles Butchery on Clayton Road, you'll be greeted by a welcoming smile from a man wearing a name tag that reads MITH – short for "Man in the Hat." The man in the hat is general manager and wine director Aleks Jovanovic, who has been with the Cella family who owns Truffles for over a decade.
4 Hands Brewing Co. opens new location, Show Me team visits
ST. LOUIS — Following up on the success of opening 4 Hands at The District, 4 Hands Brewing Company has announced that their third tasting room location, 4 Hands Kirkwood, is now open. Downtown Kirkwood is known for its charming small-town feel, bustling farmer's market and a rich history...
Calendar of Events July 4-11
Parade, 10 a.m., De Soto Main Street to De Soto High School JC Culwell Stadium, 815 Amvets Drive. Sponsored by De Soto Chamber of Commerce. Fireworks display, dusk, baseball fields behind De Soto High School, 815 Amvets Drive. Organized by De Soto Chamber of Commerce. Fireworks display, gate opens at...
Eureka High Featured in New Book About Benefits of Theatre Education
Lucy Ferguson appeared in her first play when she was 7: a Parkway-Rockwood Community Education Spotlight Productions presentation of “The Wizard of Oz.”. From there, she continued taking dance, voice and acting classes, appeared in shows with regional companies and became involved in classes at Eureka High and with the Eureka Theatre Company (etc…). Now a rising junior musical theatre major at Indiana University Bloomington, Ferguson has spent a good amount of time reflecting on the positive personal and academic effects afforded to her by an upbringing on stage.
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