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Pete Geren seen here at a reception at the beginning of his career as a member of the US House of Representatives. He served for four terms from 1989 to 1997.

Blitz poses for the camera.

Mrs. Laura Bush (then the first lady of Texas) poses with Steve Brown after the North Richland Hills Public Library was awarded the 1997 Texas Book Festival Award.

The North Richland Hills Library was awarded the Texas Book Festival Grant in 2000. This document was signed by First Lady of Texas, Laura Bush, just prior to becoming the First Lady of the United States.

David Slick set the record for the longest duration juggling three objects at the North Richland Hills Library. His record of 12 hours and 5 minutes stood until May of 2023. According to the Guinness World Records website he listened to his MP3…

Written by Michael E. Patterson:

James "Jim" C. Cavender farmed, lived for many years, and died near the present-day Birdville Church of Christ on Birdville Hill. Throughout most of his life, he was known as "Uncle Jim." He was my…

Burney Calloway Brown was born September 9, 1902, in Smithfield, Texas. He was the son of Louia B. Brown and Halice Calloway Hightower Brown. Burney helped his father and four brothers in the cattle business. They bred and raised purebred livestock…

Vera Abbott worked her way through college during the Great Depression. She was studying to be a teacher at Commerce State College in Commerce, Texas. After she earned her teaching certificate, Vera moved to Smithfield, Texas, to live with her…