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View from the Top: Mr. Red White and Blue

Coffey Anderson does not live in Celina, Texas, but this multi-media superstar has a heart for this community. We asked Coffey to come on the podcast because he's performing at Cajun Fest 2021. We did discuss Cajun Fest on this episode, but we talked about it sparingly. Instead, we focused on Coffey's story and his thoughts on Celina. This is a funny and heart-felt episode of "Life in Celina." #lifeconnected– Cajun Fest: https://www.lifeincelinatx.com/cajun-fest– Coffey Anderson: https://www.coffeyanderson.com– Rollertown Beerworks: https://www.rollertownbeerworks.com/– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Special Edition: Cajun Fest 2021

Mark your calendars for May 8 in Celina, Texas. The community's biggest and most popular event is back! Cajun Fest 2021 is expected to be bigger and better than ever. This episode of "Life in Celina" captures the essence of this "crown jewel" event. We visit with Coffey Anderson, one of the fantastic artists performing on the Cajun Fest music stage ... we talk to David Snell, who is in charge of the crawfish ... we share part of a conversation with the Sip Savor Sisters, who will be spotlighting the event ... and we discuss Cajun Fest with the general manager and head brewer at Rollertown Beerworks. #lifeconnected– Cajun Fest: https://www.lifeincelinatx.com/cajun-fest– Coffey Anderson: https://www.coffeyanderson.com– Sip Savor Sisters: https://www.instagram.com/sipsavorsisters/?hl=en– Rollertown Beerworks: https://www.rollertownbeerworks.com/– Cajun Crawfish Company: https://cajuncrawfishco.com/– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

The verdict is in ... crazy journey leads family home

Eddie Cawlfield's journey to Celina, Texas, is a little out of the ordinary. It took a terrible diagnosis and a lot of wishing, dreaming and praying to bring him back to this community. Now, there is a sense of peace and joy inside the Cawlfield family. Those dreams of having a business on the square in Celina have come to fruition. That bad diagnosis is now just a nightmare they have woken up from. Life and perspective have changed for Eddie Cawlfield and his family. They have changed in the most wonderfully great way – and it all happened in Celina.– The Cawlfield Law Firm: https://cawlfieldlaw.com/– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Chief Mark Metdker: On fire for Celina

There are certain people who exemplify the spirit of Celina, Texas. Mark Medkter, fire chief in Celina, is one of those people. He has a servant's heart for this community, and he's willing to share his experience and expertise to help Celina grow strategically. On this episode of "Life in Celina," you'll get to hear Chief Medkter's story and find out what he loves about this community.Fun Fact: Chief Medkter is musically inclined, and he plays a major role on every episode of this podcast. #lifeconnected– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– The Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Torii Hunter: For the love of the game (and community)

Torii Hunter has a lot of heart. That was obvious every time he stepped on the baseball field during his 19-year career in Major League Baseball. And even though he's hung up his cleats, Torii Hunter's heart continues to shine through – whether he's talking about his family or his education initiative. He also has a heart for Celina, Texas. While working at Tender Smokehouse – where he is part owner – this former big-leaguer fell in love with this community and developed a genuine appreciation for the people who call Celina home. #lifeconnected– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Rollertown Beerworks: https://www.rollertownbeerworks.com/– Tender Smokehouse: https://tendersmokehousebbq.com/– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Valley Vines: All the buzz

The owners of Valley Vines – Tammi Honrine and Melody Samuelson – have not called Celina, Texas, home for very long. But they both have a huge heart for this community, and they want to share their love of wine with their new hometown. The mission of this new wine bar and tasting room, which is located on the Celina Square: Pair great wine with Texas hospitality. #lifeconnected– Valley Vines: https://www.valleyvines.net/– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Turning Celina into ’Riff City’

Guitarist Joe Vanzant has called Celina, Texas, home his entire life. It is where his music career started and where it evolved into his passion. On this episode, Joe shares stories of his childhood in Celina (including one story that involves the police and snow cone syrup), and he talks about his love affair with the guitar. At the end of this episode, we highlight Joe's wonderfully great talent. This episode of Life in Celina was recorded at The Little Wooden Penguin. #lifeconnected – Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Celina Education Foundation: It’s all about the kids

The mission of the Celina Education Foundation revolves around putting every student in Celina ISD in the spotlight. The Foundation is a vital resource for the entire district. On this episode of "Life in Celina," we'll get a million-mile overview of the organization and discuss the Foundation's upcoming "Denim & Diamonds" dinner and auction, which will be held April 23. #lifeconnected – Celina Education Foundation: https://celinaeducationfoundation.org/– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

Home-field advantage for former NFL player

Talking to Terrence Wheatley – former second-round draft pick of the New England Patriots – you would think he has called Celina, Texas, home forever. He loves this community, and he's not afraid to express his feelings. The crazy part of his impressive story, he hasn't even lived in Celina for 2 years. After growing up in North Carolina and north Dallas ... playing college football in Boulder, Colorado ... and getting a shot at the NFL, Terrence Wheatley eventually found a community that "checks all the boxes." He said moving to Celina was the best decision his family every made. This episode of Life in Celina was recorded at Rollertown Beerworks. #lifeconnected– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Rollertown Beerworks: https://www.rollertownbeerworks.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov

The (New Zoo) Revue of Celina: A breath of fresh air

Doug Momary has had some wonderfully great "accidents" happen in his life. From the creation of his wildly-popular kids' show – New Zoo Revue – in the early 70s, to "accidentally" ending up in Celina, he has been blessed many times. After growing up in Arizona, going to school in California and working in Las Vegas for many years, he said when he pulled into Celina, Texas, for the first time, it was like a breath of fresh air. #lifeconnected– New Zoo Revue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zoo_Revue– Celina Economic Development: https://celinaedc.com– Little Wooden Penguin: https://littlewoodenpenguin.com/– Celina Covid News: https://www.celina-tx.gov/AlertCenter.aspx– City of Celina: https://www.celina-tx.gov