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Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House

Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House

Martha Washington Tea Party guests, staff and volunteers gather on the lawn Saturday, April 25. The afternoon included tea, treats, colonial games and more. Courtesy photo By Christopher J. Raso Twenty-six guests enjoyed a tea party at the Welcome Center at Brown...

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Filing open for GISD election

Filing open for GISD election

The filing period for the Garland ISD May 3, 2025, trustee election officially opened Jan. 15. This marked the beginning of the process for residents interested in running for one of three available seats up for election. Place 1 is currently held by the board’s...

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Wild times picking blackberries

Wild times picking blackberries

Wild blackberries. Photo by Siala from Pixabay My father would load my sister and me into his ‘52 Chevy truck, and he’d steer down the gravel road leading to the homestead where my mom was raised. The radio played Loretta Lynn and Faron Young as the wind...

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Advance garden prep saves time, aids spring crops

Advance garden prep saves time, aids spring crops

With the exception of winter crops like hearty spinach and kale, Collin County gardeners should remove spent plants and debris from vegetable beds and flower gardens to prepare for spring crops. As winter’s chill settles over Collin County, gardeners might be tempted...

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Local toy museum makes space for nostalgia

Local toy museum makes space for nostalgia

Stephen Gardner, owner and operator of The Best Little Toy Museum in Texas, stands next to the Iron Man suit that is at the entrance to one of the three rooms holding his 20,000-piece collection of toys and memorabilia. The museum, located in St. Paul,  is open from...

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High schools showcase musicals

High schools showcase musicals

Wylie East Theatre students rehearse a scene from “Into the Woods.” Performances are Thursday, Jan. 16, Friday, Jan. 17, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in the WEHS auditorium. Classic tales will spring to life on stage as local high schools bring their theatrical...

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Notification distance change approved by P&Z

Notification distance change approved by P&Z

New guidelines approved by P&Z. Courtesy art. Sachse’s Planning & Zoning Commission was scheduled to hold two public hearing during their regular meeting on Jan. 13. The first public hearing, a change in zoning on Ben Davis Rd, was postponed to the Jan. 27...

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Court addresses key items

Court addresses key items

The Collin County Commissioners Court convened for its first meeting of 2025 on Monday, Jan. 13, addressing a range of topics across several county departments and agencies. In addition to the regular business of the commissioners’ court, the meeting included consent...

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