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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
A flurry of confetti announces the grand total on the big screen as the Wylie Education Foundation wrapped up this year’s annual Boots n’ Barbecue gala Saturday, March 28 at the Plano Event Center. Courtesy Chris Bigenho More than 850 supporters gathered Saturday,...
Sachse residents will once again have the opportunity to give back to their community during the annual Arbor Day Jubilee: Team Up & Clean Up event. Scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25, volunteers will gather at the Michael J. Felix Community Center to take...
More than a month after an incident at Wylie East High School sparked public outcry, roughly 20 speakers returned to the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, March 24, as district leaders continued addressing routine business. During the public forum, speakers...
Getty Images 4 creative alternatives to decorating eggs this Easter While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find...
