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...

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...