Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...
Last month Wylie ISD announced several leadership changes aimed at improving efficiency and supporting the district’s long-term goals. The restructuring allows the district to absorb an existing central office position while aligning major departments under...
Sachse Fire Chief Marty Wade and Police Chief Bryan Sylvester pause to view the new monument outside the city’s Public Safety Building honoring first responders. Under clear Monday skies, first responders, city employees and residents gathered Nov. 17 outside Sachse’s...
Columnist John Moore looks forward to Thanksgiving specifically because of the thanks. Courtesy John Moore Thanksgiving, at its heart, was created for one purpose. To thank God for His blessings. The Pilgrims knew hardship well. They had survived disease, starvation,...
Wylie ISD Board of Trustees convened for its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 17, welcoming new staff members and receiving several departmental updates. The meeting opened with recognitions and introductions of new district leaders, including Dr. Jessica Branch as...
Police Lieutenant Steven Doerr is the organizer of Sachse Police Department Chaplaincy Service Toy Drive. Toys are being collected through Friday, Dec. 15. As the holiday season approaches, several community organizations are launching “adoption”-style giving programs...
Side dishes abound on Thanksgiving dinner tables, but turkey still takes center stage. This recipe for “Holiday Turkey,” courtesy Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books), calls for slow cooking the bird. Such an approach should result in a delicious and...
Columnist John Moore has always loved cabooses. He painted this on canvas when he was around 11-years-old. Courtesy John Moore My sister and I always looked for the caboose. That unmistakable red car at the rear of the train that held the men who always waved to us....
Take an excursion aboard one of the many holiday trains with the kids or grandkids this season. Whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between and craving a memorable Christmas experience that doesn’t involve hours in the car searching for lights, gather your loved...
