Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
Following the Aug. 3 shooting that claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 24 others at a popular El Paso shopping venue, Gov. Greg Abbott and a group of officials met in the border city to discuss ways to address violence. Joined by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, House...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week appointed Andrea Bouressa of Murphy as judge for the newly-formed 471st District Court in Collin County. The appointment was made Friday, Aug. 1. The court is one of two authorized this year by the 86th Texas Legislature for Collin...
Lady Mustang volleyball is set to stampede into the 2019 season. Things begin Aug. 8 on the road versus Rockwall-Heath. They then compete in the Aug. 9-10 Garland ISD tournament at Rowlett, Naaman Forest and Sachse. Sachse squares off Aug. 13 versus host Frisco...
Property values for the city of Sachse and school districts were recently released, showing an increase of 6.5 percent. Collin Central Appraisal District (CAD) released its certified property values Tuesday, July 16, and Dallas CAD released theirs Thursday, July 25....
A Collin County grand jury last week indicted seven individuals on a count of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity as the result of a months-long investigation that involved multiple agencies and collaboration with the Collin County District Attorney’s Office. On...
Providing mobile hot showers and hygiene care to those in need In the morning, in the evening, or post workout, who doesn’t love a good, hot shower? Water running down your face, lathering up with your favorite soap and shampoo before wrapping yourself in a clean,...
Senior citizens in the area have a chance to learn about all the resources available to them. State Rep. Angie Chen Button of District 112 is planning the 11th annual Senior Awareness Day, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 9 at the Richardson Civic Center. The...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a federal court ruling allowing the state to proceed with redistricting legislation without asking the federal government’s permission. The July 24 ruling by a three-judge federal court rejected plaintiffs' petition to...
