Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched nationwide in October of 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while also raising awareness for those issues. Much progress has been made over the years to support domestic violence victims and survivors and to create and update legislation to protect victims while holding abusers accountable.

“Honky Tonk Hissy Fit,” the third installment in the popular “Doublewide, Texas” stage trilogy, opens at the Bosque Arts Center on Saturday and runs for four performances over two weekends. The comedy, written by playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, features a talented cast of Tin Building Theatre stage veterans as well as several new faces.

The City of Clifton and Clifton Main Street volunteers invite everyone out to Historic Downtown Clifton for the 20th Annual FallFest on October 16th. Clifton’s beautiful, historic downtown avenues will be the site of fall fun for everyone! Hundreds of merrymakers join the festivities each year to sample fabulous food, see amazing performances, and shop among the treasure trove of markets, boutiques, and antique stores as well as a bevy of statewide vendors. FallFest is a celebration of Clifton’s Cornucopia of Heritages in Historic Downtown, shining a giant spotlight on the many attractions and talents that Clifton offers. It is Texas Culture – Texas Style, and a fun-filled day has been planned for the entire family!