Meet Laura Dapkus

Laura Dapkus

MEET ME AT THE DURNING HOUSE

Laura Dapkus

If you eat lunch on a Tuesday, you will surely see Laura enjoying her “bubba” food. She has been one of our delightful supporters since she moved here 5 years ago.

A California girl, Laura received her MBA after majoring in English. After working in Dallas . . . → Read More: Meet Laura Dapkus

Coming Soon — Interview with Laura Dapkus

Memorial

Our last posting of “Meet Me at the Durning House” featured Bessie Hix, the mother of Durning House Co-Owner Brenda Hix.  We now follow up with the end of that story.

Bessie has been a mother to all of us here and it is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce her passing on Sunday, . . . → Read More: Memorial

Bessie Hix Morris

Keep Van Alstyne Beautiful Yard of the Month Bessie and neice at Special Luncheon

 

BESSIE HIX MORRIS

By Sherry Heath

Bessie has been a staple of the Durning House since its inception almost 21 years ago.  She is Brenda’s Mom (Brenda is the co owner of the Durning House).  She has become Mom . . . → Read More: Bessie Hix Morris

Meet Me at the Durning House: Sylvia, Artist and Author