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Cities ready to celebrate Fourth of July

Cities ready to celebrate Fourth of July

This year’s Red White and Blue Blast will have the same great band, The Party Machine, along with food, kids activities, fireworks and more Thursday, July 3. Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin County are gearing up for a...

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Clutching the past

Clutching the past

Columnist John Moore learned to drive on a stick shift. He still uses a clutch to operate his tractor. Courtesy John Moore One of the necessities of my youth is now one of your best bets to prevent vehicle theft: a stick shift. I watch a lot of YouTube, and...

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Polished

Polished

Columnist John Moore still shines his own shoes. As long as he can find the polish to buy. Courtesy John Moore In some cultures, people wash the feet of guests who arrive at their home. At my parents’ house, I didn’t wash the feet of guests, but I did offer to shine...

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The chain gang

The chain gang

Columnist John Moore misses the old chain stores, one of which, Gibson’s, still exists in Kerrville, Texas. Courtesy John Moore Online shopping has turned us into couch potatoes who buy more than we ever used to. Adding items to an imaginary cart and clicking, “Buy...

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Musicals kick off this month

Musicals kick off this month

The Von Trapp family will return for the Garland Summer Musical production of “The Sound of Music.” Garland Summer Musicals kicks off its 2025 season with the beloved Broadway and film classic “The Sound of Music,” running weekends from June 13 through June 22. The...

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