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Pumpkin perfection

Pumpkin perfection

Delicious soup perfect for the season Cooler weather arrives just as prime entertaining season heats up. Those who will be hosting gatherings soon can expand their recipe repertoire to feed guests and keep them satisfied. Borrowing some flavors from the season can...

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Make miles of memories this summer

Make miles of memories this summer

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,...

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A community where horses heal

A community where horses heal

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...

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Dad-approved gifts for Father’s Day

Dad-approved gifts for Father’s Day

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...

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Anniversary of an ax murder

Anniversary of an ax murder

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...

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Cook Comfort Food Once, Enjoy it Twice

Cook Comfort Food Once, Enjoy it Twice

Cook once, eat twice. It’s a kitchen practice as simple as it sounds. Cook a base dish that can be enjoyed today and used for an entirely different meal tomorrow. For example, bake some fish for tonight’s dinner, and enjoy fish tacos for tomorrow’s lunch. With so many...

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Chaparral Rail Trail

Chaparral Rail Trail

A Hidden North Texas Gem Today, the world is much dif­ferent than what we had become accustomed to in our day-to-day life. The hustle and bustle of daily life came to halt because of a bug named COVID-19. The abrupt change and forced seclusion have brought us back to...

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Bloom of the century

Bloom of the century

Wylie gardener’s cactus captures attention While a century is a long time, it’s not always accurate when it comes to the infa­mous Agave Americana, also known as the century plant. In less than 10 years, Candy Watson’s century plant, located in a berm 150 ft from the...

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Library open with limited hours, services

Library open with limited hours, services

The hours won’t be as long, and not all parts of the library will be available, but we are still ex­cited to be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re working hard to comply with the 25% ca­pacity mandate by Governor Abbott, so we’re asking that our...

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