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...
As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with everyone come to an end. Some dogs and cats handle routine changes easily. For others, a routine change at...
State health officials listed 33 new cases of COVID-19 today, July 26, in Collin County. Officials reported an adjusted total of 5,789 confirmed cases. There are 1,118 active cases and a total of 4,597 have recovered. There are 179 cases hospitalized and 74 have died...
Now in its third year of growth, 5 Loaves Food Pantry’s community has blossomed into a success. North Pointe Church of Christ donated the land it sits on – right next to 5 Loaves – Home Depot built the garden and Sachse Lions Club works it. Everything harvested...
Although the Wylie High School Pirates were not the inspiration for a business venture several years ago, the pirate ship that houses Skallywags snow cone stand down the road from the school campus is a natural fit. The Wylie ship named Haley Marie, at 2771 FM...
Summertime is sipping an ice-cold strawberry margarita. It’s wearing a brand-new swimsuit and a perfectly floppy straw hat. It’s relaxing in cold water while the hot Texas sun beats down on you. It’s making memories that will last all year! But this year,...
In a network of barns located on 50 acres on Country Club Road in far north Wylie, horses and humans have been symbiotic for 35 years. Under the direction of owner and head trainer Kai Handt, North Texas Equestrian Center has earned a reputation as one of the...
An entire day dedicated to dear ol’ dad may not be enough to show the depths of your appreciation, but a hug, a heartfelt thanks and some quality time (even from afar) are great places to start. When it comes to giving gifts for Father’s Day, practical and...
Forty years ago, Friday, June 13, 1980, a Fairview housewife killed a Wylie middle school teacher in such a horrific way that some will never forget. Candace Montgomery, 30, wielded a 3-foot-long ax she found in the garage at the home of Betty and Allan Gore on 410...
