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...
A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
Columnist John Moore knows how to make Southern Sweet Tea, and he's offering the recipe. Courtesy John Moore The thing you discover about beverages when you travel beyond the Mason Dixon is that most folks outside of Southern civilization do not know how to properly...
The Sachse Chamber of Commerce is continuing to sharpen its focus on business advocacy, community engagement and economic development under the leadership of Executive Director Jeff Johnson, rolling out new initiatives aimed at better connecting local businesses with...
The deadline to pay 2025 property taxes in Dallas County is approaching, with payments due by Jan. 31, 2026, according to the Dallas County Tax Office. Property owners who do not submit payment by the deadline will incur an additional 7 percent of the unpaid balance...
Sachse voters will head to the polls May 2, to elect members of the city council in the general election. Two council seats are on the ballot. As of Jan 19, incumbent Frank Millsap has filed for reelection to Place 3. Millsap was first elected to the Sachse City...
Columnist John Moore learned to ride a bicycle from his dad. The two are pictured here in a photo from 1968. Courtesy Sarah Ward Bell-bottom jeans and bicycle chains are not friends. I share this bit of 1960s essential information for those who are participating in...
Wylie-based music therapist Daniel Tague’s new book “Music for the Heart” is available in physical and e-book form on Amazon. Courtesy photo Music is for more than just the ears according to a local music therapist’s latest book. In “Music for the Heart,” Wylie...
Book lovers visiting Vancouver, Canada should stop and visit the Central Library Vancouver, one of many remarkable libraries in the world. Libraries have always held a certain magic—quiet places where stories, ideas and histories live side by side, waiting for someone...
