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Sachse dominates Plano

Sachse dominates Plano

Sachse junior Mikel Oduagu and the Mustangs' defense celebrates a play made during the Mustangs' 45-3 win over Plano on Friday, Sept. 4 at John Clark Stadium. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] PLANO -- The Sachse football team...

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GISD mourns longtime trustee Linda Griffin

GISD mourns longtime trustee Linda Griffin

Garland ISD trustees honored longtime board member Linda L. Griffin and recognized student achievements during their Aug. 25 regular meeting. Griffin, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 23, after serving the district for 28 years. She was the first Black woman to serve on the...

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Mom knew

Mom knew

By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Moms used to be more versatile. If you were in the back seat of the Buick, they could discipline you from the driver's seat and never swerve or knock the ashes off their Marlboro Red. My mom never smoked, so it’s possible that...

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Better shop around

Better shop around

The first man cave columnist John Moore experienced was his grandfather's blacksmith shop. Today, John has his own man cave. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In the North, dads have basements. In the South, they have shops. Both...

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Better shop around

Better shop around

The first man cave columnist John Moore experienced was his grandfather's blacksmith shop. Today, John has his own man cave. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In the North, dads have basements. In the South, they have shops. Both...

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The price was right

The price was right

Thanks to his grandmother, columnist John Moore knows the price of most items. Which will help if he's ever selected as a contestant on The Price Is Right. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Long before anyone knew who Drew Carey was,...

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Last call for summer

Last call for summer

Cool coastal escapes for one final getaway By Carrie Dunlea By August, many Texans have had enough. Triple-digit temperatures, baked sidewalks and endless afternoons indoors have us dreaming of somewhere cooler. Fortunately, late summer can be one of the best times to...

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