Columnist John Moore was raised on fried baloney sandwiches. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The phrase, “We were poor, but didn’t know it,” likely was based on the delicious and inexpensive food most Southerners ate growing up. My father told me we only ate the...
AUSTIN — Statistics compiled by the office of the secretary of state show Texans cast ballots in record numbers during the early voting period before the Nov. 6 midterm general election. Of the 12,255,607 registered voters in the 30 most-populous counties of Texas,...
Sachse Chamber of Commerce held Fallfest Saturday, Oct. 27. Activities included a craft corner, vendors, a petting zoo, a car show, a Men’s Best Legs Contest and pony rides. Kids had an opportunity to learn how to ride ponies with the assistance of professionals.
A two-alarm fire overnight decimated La Joya Mexican Cocina located at 211 N. Ballard Ave in downtown Wylie. A passerby who spotted fire coming through the roof shortly after midnight initially called in the fire, according to Wylie Fire Chief Brent Parker. An...
As kids explore the fire station and learn from firefighters, they also make new friends and enjoy participating in safety-themed activities together. For more photos and coverage of the fire station open house see the Oct. 18 edition. For video of fire prevention...
A police chase that started around 2:50 p.m. in the 100 block of South 5th Street in Wylie resulted in a fatality wreck in Farmersville this afternoon. According to Wylie PD Sgt. Donald English, officers responded to a report of domestic disturbance after witnesses...
Each year, thousands of veterans are honored with an annual celebration called Veterans Day on Nov. 11. This year C&S Media will continue to pay tribute to veterans and active duty personnel in a special section publishing Nov. 8. However, we need your help. If...
A new Public Safety Training Center has been built and is now open in McKinney to aid first responders throughout the county. The 25-acre training facility which was built by Collin College and the cities of McKinney and Allen will offer reality based training for the...
Sachse Public Library held a Willy Wonka-themed party Tuesday, Sept. 18. Some of the activities included crafts, candy, races and several prize drawings. The bubble station was an especially big hit.
