A local woman took her 12-year-old daughter, Dannah, to participate in a pony show; it was meant to be an exciting day for this young lady.

You see, Dannah has been devoted to riding horses since she was 7 years old, and has a great talent for riding, jumping, and all that's involved in the sport. She's won many awards already in her short equestrian "career."

She worked hard, doing chores and odd jobs to save money to earn the things she needed for this sport,  including her saddle, leathers, peacock stirrups, leather girth, and extra thick white English pony pads.

As Dannah and her mom were passing through Fort Worth Sunday, pulling the horses and equipment in the trailer, severe weather caused them to seek shelter.

Released by Palestine Police Department:

The Palestine Police Department is investigating an alleged armed robbery of the local Radio Shack located in the 1600 block of South Loop 256 in Palestine.

On 03-07-2012 at approximately 7:45pm members of the Palestine Police Department were dispatched to Radio Shack located in the Palestine Plaza at 1625A S. Loop 256. Upon arrival officers met with an employee who advised that a man entered the store and displayed a handgun. The employee, Jonathan Moore, stated that the male subject stood in front of him and he placed money from the register into a bag. The money was turned over to the suspect who fled out the back door of the business.

Moore described the suspect as a white or Hispanic male. The suspect was wearing a white shirt, black leather jacket, dark colored jeans and a black mask over his face. The subject was also described as being approximately 6 foot tall and of average build.

Released by Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

Avoiding Automobile Repair Scams

When your vehicle needs repairs, you don't need a crash course in auto mechanics, but you should know how to find a reliable shop and mechanic. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your automobile gets fixed without a glitch.

“While many auto repair shops are legitimate, they are often one of the top ten complained about industries”, said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas.  “There are always those unscrupulous few that end up sucking thousands of unnecessary repair dollars from consumers. This hurts all businesses.”

In 2011, BBB received more than 14,500 complaints against auto repair services and fielded more than 1.5 million inquiries from consumers looking to find a reliable business in the industry.