With the latest public meeting completed, Collin County’s study of two southeastern segments of the proposed Outer Loop is nearing completion, moving the project closer to finalizing its schematic design and environmental review before right-of-way acquisition can...
Sachse voters will have different voting options in the Nov. 3 general election depending on whether they live in Dallas or Collin County. The counties have different ballot measures, and voters should check their county’s election information for voting locations and...
Columnist John Moore fondly remembers the emergence of cable television. He still has a cable connector, just in case he needs it. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The City of Texarkana dates its official beginnings to 1873. Like many cities and towns of...
Camping escapes made for crisp nights, colorful views and autumn adventures By Carrie Dunlea North Texas, summer’s relentless heat has finally begun to loosen its grip. Mornings turn cooler, evenings invite an extra layer and suddenly sitting beside a campfire sounds...
The city of Sachse will host Fall-O-Ween events, along with a drone show, from 4 to 8 p.m., Oct. 17 at Heritage Park. File art Fall festivities are filling the October calendar, with everything from trick-or-treating and costume contests to a drone show, Halloween...
Wylie Independent School District voters will choose trustees for four board seats Nov. 3, with five candidates competing for the open Place 2 seat. Trustees serve four-year terms and, although candidates run for numbered places, represent the district at large....
Columnist John Moore prefers the cars of yesteryear over the cars of today. Pictured is his high school car, a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com It was the 1970s, and my uncle was behind the wheel. His 1969 Cadillac...
Fall is the perfect season to celebrate trees as they transform the world into vibrant shades of red, orange, green and gold. You can do more than just admire existing trees – because in many areas, fall is also an ideal time to plant new ones. While spring is...
Historic downtown Wylie will take on a Bavarian flavor in early October, with Oktoberfest celebrations offering everything from German music and steinholding contests to a village stroll and racing dachshunds. The festivities will center around downtown Friday through...
