By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
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...
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees has been named a statewide finalist for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education School Board Award. The board includes Superintendent Ricardo Lopez and trustees Daphne Stanley, Robert Selders, Jr., Larry Glick, Linda Griffin, Wes...
