Columnist John Moore and his wife still grow their own food. Something they were both taught early in life. Photo: Jeannine Walker Folks raised in the South learned early that life didn’t hand you much, but if you were observant and hardworking it could give you...
By Rhonda Briggs When you read about a new place on the Internet you never really know if what you see is the truth. So a few weeks ago when I saw a posting on social media about the only pick-your-own tulip farm in Texas it peaked my curiosity, but at the same...
By Joe Reavis [email protected] Activities celebrating Easter and the arrival of spring are on tap in the area over the next couple of weeks. Churches are gearing up for Easter Sunday services, March 27, and Holy Days leading up to the observance, while other...
By Patty Montagno Staff Writer [email protected] While most of us know smoke alarms save lives, rarely do we think about maintaining those alarms. Interim Fire Chief Wade Martin wanted to remind residents that the time change Sunday night is also a good time...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Local youth got a taste of life in pioneer times last week when they walked 10 miles during a historical reenactment of the early pioneers trek across the plains. The event, sponsored by the Richardson Texas...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Curriculum, education, assessment and much more is being considered as Garland ISD prepares to roll out their new “GISD Ready” initiative. The initiative took form in 2014-’15 when new lessons, created by teachers for...
By Patty Montagno Staff Writer [email protected] A new development was approved at the City Council meeting last week that will bring an additional 66 homes to the city. City staff approved a development agreement with Sachse 95, LTD, a Texas...
From Staff Reports To help Collin County constituents save their hard-earned dollars during tax season, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) will be joining Free File Alliance for a briefing and “Free File” tax workshop. The event is free and open to the public. The...
PEROT MUSEUM DECLARES TWO WEEKS OF SPRING BREAK COMPLETE WITH DAILY DOSES OF SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES AND DEMOS FROM MARCH 5 – 20, PLUS EXTENDED HOURS, 3D FILMS,DISCOVERY DAYS AND MORE Got spring fever? Break away at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science for two weeks...
