With the exception of winter crops like hearty spinach and kale, Collin County gardeners should remove spent plants and debris from vegetable beds and flower gardens to prepare for spring crops. As winter’s chill settles over Collin County, gardeners might be tempted...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] SACHSE — The date of Oct. 22 may not be significant to a lot of people, but to those of the Baháí faith, it is indeed a special day. On that day Bahá’u’lláu, the religion’s founder, was born in 1817. In a little less...
Dogs make wonderful companion animals. They provide owners with loyal companionship, unconditional love and at times, sheer joy. Since October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, potential shelter shoppers should consider a host of factors to determine if now is the best...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Fall is here and the décor of choice, pumpkins, will soon be appearing on doorsteps throughout neighborhoods. Searching for that perfect pumpkin or gourd for decorating or carving can be a fun experience especially if you have...
One mother's journey after her son's suicide By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Bobbi Gilbert is on a mission. A mission to spread awareness about suicide and the devasting ever-lasting effects it has on families. Her son, Pierce, committed suicide April 20,...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] At the end of this month, Lucas resident Cathy Haden will get a new birthday. After 53 years of celebrating one at the end of July, Sept. 28 will now be a day she remembers. The day she receives her bone marrow transplant. The...
By Jason W. Wiley, MGS Chief Operating Officer, Oxford Senior Living My love of seniors and my Grandpa led me to study Alzheimer’s and pursue a career in senior care. As a social gerontologist, I’ve come to better understand how this disease impacted my...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The Sachse Library is participating in Library Card Sign-up Month during September. "Libraries across the country, in cooperation with the American Library Association, are participating in card sign-up month by putting on...
By Nancy Mattia CTW Features When you have hundreds of wedding gowns to choose from, how can you find “the one”? By using your body type as a starting point but keeping an open mind. “Girls who think they can’t wear something that’s fitted often can,” says Lisa...
