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Milestones

Milestones

Columnist John Moore (bottom left) is pictured with his father, mother, and sister in 1965. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 2014, I was contacted by a newspaper in Tyler, Texas. Unbeknownst to me, the publisher of said...

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Early voting begins April 20 for May 2 election

Early voting begins April 20 for May 2 election

Early voting for the Saturday, May 2 general election begins Monday, April 20, with multiple polling locations available to Sachse residents in both Collin and Dallas counties. Eighteen polling sites across Collin County will be open during the early voting period,...

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Unity critical to retain House majority

Unity critical to retain House majority

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Without that unity, Patrick said that...

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5 trends in heart health among younger adults

5 trends in heart health among younger adults

Why your CoQ10 level matters Heart disease is something many adults push to the back of their minds if they are not experiencing symptoms; a concern for “later” in life. However, that mindset may be changing. New research suggests younger generations are thinking...

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GISD trustees OK policy changes

GISD trustees OK policy changes

Garland ISD trustees moved through a full agenda Tuesday, March 31, approving policy revisions, advancing district business and recognizing student achievements. Proceedings began with recognitions for multiple student accomplishments in state and national...

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Local students excel at district ag shows

Local students excel at district ag shows

Garland ISD students show sheepat the 82nd annual Ag Show & Sale March 24–27 at the district’s Agricultural Training Center. Courtesy Garland ISD Students from Garland and Wylie ISDs showcased months of hard work and hands-on agricultural experience during their...

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Safety campaign focuses on bicyclists, walkers

Safety campaign focuses on bicyclists, walkers

As warmer springtime weather brings out more pedestrians and bicyclists, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching a new “Be Safe. Drive Smart” safety campaign aimed at preventing collisions between motor vehicles and others sharing roadways....

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Savvy summer travel

Savvy summer travel

See more, spend less with these road-ready travel ideas By Carrie Dunlea Summer travel is shaping up to be more expensive than ever, and for many Americans, that means rethinking long-haul flights and overseas adventures. Rising airfare and overall travel costs have...

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On down the line

On down the line

Columnist John Moore grew up eating at cafeterias. Today, if he wants those dishes, he has to make them himself. Photo: John Moore Luby’s. Bryce’s. Wyatt’s. Piccadilly. All cafeterias. Many gone. If you grew up in the South in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, odds are you had a...

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