February 24th, 2010
Hanks Auto Repair
2801 S. Main Street
Lindale
TX 75771
903 882 7370
Where can you find good quality and efficient auto repairs at a reasonable price locally?
Answer – Hanks Auto in Lindale.
Located conveniently on Hwy 69 in Lindale between Neals Garden Center and Pizza Inn on the opposite side of the road from Walmart, is Hanks shop. They offer general auto repairs and service, a brake service, tires and transmissions.
Hanks is always busy – a sign of a good reputation. They open early in the morning and close around 6 pm, and all day there are customers coming and going. You can phone for an appointment, or just drop in. If you can leave your vehicle all day until they have time to look at it then this is ideal. There is also a warm waiting room if you need to stick around.
We took my husband’s pickup truck there recently. It needed an inspection, tires and there was a funny noise that we couldn’t locate. The tires were no problem, the inspection cost just $14 but the noise proved a more difficult problem to solve. For some reason, the vehicle would not perform when examined! Not one or two or even three – but four of their mechanics took the trouble to take the truck for a test drive to get it to make the noise and they even had the bright idea of keeping it overnight and trying it early in the morning in case it was cold related. It still didn’t make the noise and in fact, it hasn’t since. Perhaps the very threat of being given the once over by the experts at Hanks scared the noise away! What impressed us was the effort the mechanics took over this problem and that they charged us nothing for the time they took trying to find and locate the mystery noise.
This was the second positive experience we have had at Hanks. It comes recommended.
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February 10th, 2010
POSADOS CAFÉ LINDALE
3201 S Main Street
Lindale
TX 75771
903 881 0493
Posados is one of Lindale’s most popular eateries. It is an American-style Mexican restaurant serving fajitas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and some seafood, ribs and steak too. They also have hamburgers, chicken and even grilled cheese sandwiches, for those fussy children that might be dining with you!
The things I love about Posados – the food is good and not expensive. My favorite is the chicken fajitas and I love the tortilla soup that comes with it (if you want, you can choose beans as a side dish instead) plus the sizzling platter of chicken and vegetables with a side of guacamole, sour cream and salad. I rarely have room to eat it all – but that could be because I find it hard to resist scoffing lots of the complimentary fresh tortilla chips and salsa that keeps being refilled! Another bonus – the margaritas. Posados is licensed so you can have a drink with your meal and the fruit flavored margaritas are very good – especially on a hot day. Actually, there is even a bar at Posados where you can sit and drink and munch on some chips ‘n salsa chatting to friends or watching a game without having to order a meal. It is not in the slightest bit seedy.
For children – the never ending supply of chips is great, plus the coloring provided on the kids menu, and the sopapilla dessert and ice cream for treats after the meal. I dread to think what is in that ice-cream though, it’s probably full of additives and sugar and … well I mustn’t think about it as I know my kids expect an ice-cream if we eat there!
I like the atmosphere and lighting in the restaurant but I also enjoy eating outdoors and Posados does have a small covered patio area. Posados is often a bit cold for my liking so we nearly always eat outside in the warmer months. I wish the outdoor seating was round the back of the building and more open though, perhaps overlooking a little Mexican garden?!
Things I don’t like about Posados – it s always busy! Of course that is a result of it’s popularity but it does mean that you will have to wait to be seated at busy periods and we have been there when the ice-cream machine ran out and the staff were too busy to refill it (disaster for the children!) Personally I don’t think much of their tortillas – at Posados they take pride in the fact that they are made on site and the kids like to watch them being pressed by the big machine– but I find them flabby and rather greasy. Otherwise, the food is good quality.
Posados has a lighter lunch menu and will also cater your event. Gift cards are available – they are twinned with Mercados and there is a rewards card points scheme which gives you reductions from your check. It is easy to see why many Lindalites chose to dine at Posados.
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January 20th, 2010
2401 South Main Street
Lindale, TX 75771-7704
(903) 882-7597
Fellowship of Prairie Creek Church in Lindale Texas had a fire started in the back chapel at 7:30 a.m. this morning. The police said it appeared that someone broke in from the back of the building. Fortunately this church fire was quickly contained and the church will be ok. This represents the 8th church in East Texas to be burned and the 9th church in the state since January 1 2010.
I wonder if some of the church burnings are copy cat crimes and what exactly is going on here. Whoever is doing this must not have a job and is zealous about going after churches. If anyone has any information about who may be doing this please comment below.
Tags: Cat Crimes, church burnings, Church Fire, Churches, Copy Cat, East Texas, Fellowship Church, January 1, Job, Lindale Texas, Lindale Tx, Prairie creek Church, Prairie Creek Church in Lindale Texas
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January 19th, 2010
Trail Creek Farm
18127 CR 4108
Lindale TX 75571
903 882 5746
www.trailcreekfarmfun.com
For 3 years now, a visit to Trail Creek Farm has been part of our Christmas tradition. Yes, you guessed it, Trail Creek is a Christmas tree farm!
When you arrive you jump on a hay ride to the tree field. You sit on hay bales on the wagons which are named after Santa’s reindeer. Some of them are covered in case it is cold or snowy (well you never know!) It’s fun. The helpers are good tractor drivers – I went the week my baby was due but the bumping still didn’t make me go into labor.
When you get to the field they arm you with a saw and it’s up to you to find the best tree. They are labeled in size and by price and are all shaped beautifully. It’s hard to agree on the best tree as there are 10 000 to chose from. They have Leyland Cypress and Virginia Pine trees. Everyone in our family seems to have an opinion so it takes us ages to pick the best one.
After cutting your special tree down, you load it onto the wagon and go back to the farm where they put it on a shaking platform to shake all the loose needles out of it. It is netted for you and they will even help you put it on the roof of your car for transport home.
Then it is time to relax. In the barn there is hot apple cider for all the family and popcorn – all complimentary and part of the experience. There are candles and Christmas decorations for sale, plus that all important magic stuff to keep your tree fresh in water. The kids can play in the maze, visit the animals at the farm, plus follow a short nature trail in the woods.
A visit to Trail Creek is a whole afternoon experience – your family will love it.
Prices vary, depending on how ‘full’ the trees are – from $3 to $7 per foot. They stay fresh for ages, we have ours up for about 6 weeks.
NOTE: if you visit the website you can print a coupon which will give you10% off the price of your tree. Returning customers are rewarded with the same discount – each year they send us a postcard with their opening dates and times and a10% coupon on it.
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January 13th, 2010
Address Information For Aren’t Kids Cute Consignment
Arendt Kids Cute
211 West South St
Lindale
TX 75771
903 881 2345
Open – Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
Good Place To Find Quality Children’s Clothes
Aren’t Kid’s Cute is a fun place to visit for re-sale kids clothes, toys and baby items located in Lindale just a short distance from Tyler Texas. The shop itself has a cute antiquey atmosphere with lots of little rooms packed with clothes and toys. The items for sale on the other hand, are anything but antique – they only sell items in the best condition and from reliable brands.
Aren’t Kids Cute is a thriving business because the things for sale are in nearly new condition and the prices are attractive. As a customer – you get a really good deal. For the consigner – you get 50% of the price sold and everything is done for you – the presentation and pricing, marketing, selling etc.
It is fun to go and browse at Aren’t Kids Cute – for kids and parents alike. Shoes and boots are a particularly good find, and sports and ballet shoes are always in stock which is great when your kid’s feet start growing in the middle of the soccer season! It’s also a good place to find Halloween outfits, swimsuits and seasonal clothes. There are maternity items and baby equipment too -even large items like strollers, cribs and high chairs.
I love this store. It allows me to buy from Gap and Ralph Loren and to indulge in buying novelty Tshirts and things that aren’t necessarily practical but that my children will love. My 7 year old likes coming with me because he loves that he can afford to buy toys and DVDs with his own small allowance. Oh and I forgot to mention, there is a basket of play things to occupy your kids while you shop in peace.
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