The Way Ahead

SUNDAY September 5, 2021

"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable."

Dwight D. Eisenhower

When we think of our nation's great leaders, Dwight D. (Ike) Eisenhower often comes to mind. His exemplary career as World War II general and later as president still inspires us today. He was born to the same beginnings as many other people from the region and later led brilliant careers in the military and political life.

A visit to the two-story frame house in Denison, Texas, where Ike was born is the first stop on a Texas Historical Commission tour. The story below highlights the suggested trip itinerary that winds through more historic towns in the Upper East Side of Texas: Bonham, Paris, and Clarksville.

We also introduce you to inspiring people and events from Mount Vernon, Terrell, and Greenville this week. To find out what's happening in other communities around the region visit our Events and Destination Guides and the County Line eMagazine. — Lisa Tang

"Les Jardins" by artist Jay Maggio. Oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches, is on display at Craighead Green Gallery in Dallas through October 2. Visit the gallery online for more information.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Mount Vernon Music Announces 2021-2022 Season

Mount Vernon Music is opening its 2021-2022 season with live performances. The new season is themed “Ways Forward” and features guest musicians from Texas and around the nation.

MVM president and co-founder Mark Miller says the selections and arrangements focus on community healing. The season begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, at Mount Vernon Music Performance Hall with "Hope" by the Shelley Carroll Jazz Quartet.

"After so many months without live concerts, celebrate the hope we all share for a brighter future with an afternoon of brilliant jazz," Miller says.

Click the headline link above for more about MVM's new season.

DESTINATION COUNTY LINE

Historic Road Trip: Denison to Clarksville

Texas Historic Commission preserves many homes and structures of historical significance throughout the state. The Upper East Side of Texas features historic sites at the former homes of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sam Rayburn, and Sam Bell Maxey.

THC’s travel agenda titled “Historic Road Trip: Denison to Clarksville” features these sites as well as places to stay, dine, and play along the 95-mile route. Click the headline link above to read more in the County Line about this unique trip itinerary.

THIS TIME OF YEAR

Terrell Native Helped Spur Computer Industry

Inventor Robert H. Dennard was born September 5, 1932, in Terrell, Texas. An engineer, Dennard invented the one-transistor cell for dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and developed scaling principles that led to improvements in the performance of mini integrated circuits. These innovations spurred three decades of remarkable growth in the computer industry.

Click on the headline link above to read more about Dennard in County Line.

ARTS + CULTURE

Country Legend Set to Perform in Greenville

Country-western music legend John Conlee performs at the Greenville Municipal Auditorium 7 p.m., Friday, September 17. Click on the headline link above to read more in County Line about this cherished performer and where to buy tickets.