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Radio club hosts licensing course

Radio club hosts licensing course

The N5SAC Amateur Radio Club held a general class licensing course recently for students interested in upgrading their licenses. Courtesy photo Nearly 90% of participants earned their General Class amateur radio license during a licensing course and Field Day...

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New leadership for Care Center, 5 Loaves

New leadership for Care Center, 5 Loaves

As of April 1, there will be new changes in local food pantry leadership. From left, Audrey Wallace, founder/director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse, will relieve Wylie Christian Care Center directors Mary and Ron Warkentine of their duties. Rebekah Rodgers will...

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Building homes, strengthening communities

Building homes, strengthening communities

Thanks to Habit for Humanity of Collin County, Mary Ellis took possession of her “recycled” Habitat home on Cottonbelt Avenue in Wylie last December. Last year, seven Collin County families celebrated the holidays as new homeowners thanks to a program that has been...

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Time for a change

Time for a change

Last weekend, I did something I don’t think I’ve ever done before—I forgot to discuss the time change with my husband, the chief clock changer in our house. So when I woke up at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, I approached the day as “business as usual” and went downstairs to let...

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Deep in the Heart of Texas gala raises funds

Deep in the Heart of Texas gala raises funds

Auctioneer Lloyd Cooper encourages bidders during the live auction portion of the Deep in the Heart of Texas fundraising gala benefitting 5 Loaves Food Pantry and it future Beacon of Hope Center Saturday, March 8 at The Atrium in Garland. With a night filled with...

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Special Olympics athlete headed to Italy

Special Olympics athlete headed to Italy

Erika Johnson will compete in the 2025 Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. Courtesy photo Murphy resident Erika Johnson is set to represent Texas at the 2025 Special Olympics in Turin, Italy, departing this week as part of the USA Delegation. Johnson, 37, is the only...

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Cultivating family, growing dreams

Cultivating family, growing dreams

Colby and Ashley McClendon, along with their two daughters, live in Lavon. McClendon Farms has been in operation since 1887 and Colby is a sixth generation farmer. Ashley teaches at Wally Watkins Elementary in Wylie. Courtesy photo For two families in Collin County,...

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CERT offers disaster response training

CERT offers disaster response training

CERT trainees, such as those from the February 2024 class, will learn how to respond to emergency and disaster situations and much more. Residents interested in helping make a difference in their community during emergencies and other times of need can receive basic...

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