By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
Plano East’s Haris Gusic and Blair Zepeda were among the top players in District 6-6A soccer this past season. They were rewarded for that, with Gusic being named the Defensive Player of the Year and Zepeda was the co-Goalkeeper of the Year. He shared the honor with...
In a move to avoid exceeding the water usage cap set for Murphy by North Texas Municipal Water District, city council members last week curtailed the hours and days of operation of the splash pad at Central Park. The decision was made at a council meeting Tuesday, May...
A packed schedule often leads to less meals around the table. Between balancing family, friends, work and activities, it can be easy to reach for a pre-packaged snack on-the-go that lacks important vitamins and nutrients. Instead, when looking for portable, grab-and-...
A second Wylie Independent School District student, Aidan Gardiner, received word this month that he aced the ACT college admissions test with a perfect score of 36. Gardiner, 17, is a junior student at Wylie High School and the son of John and Heidi Gardiner of...
Students and teachers from Murphy received awards last week from Murphy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation. The awards presentation was made Tuesday, May 15, at the monthly chamber of commerce luncheon held at First Baptist Church of Murphy. The luncheon was...
By Dr. Kris Segrest, lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Wylie. Before the institution of the Church, or the government or any other man-made entity, God set up the marriage—between one man and one woman for one lifetime. The first wedding occurred in the Garden of...
By Ed Sterling, Member services director for the Texas Press Association. Gov. Greg Abbott on Feb. 21 sent a letter to Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath ordering immediate action to ensure the safety of children in Texas schools following the...
Many facets of travel – the anticipation, the experience and even the return trip – can enhance your mood. It can create an element of the unexpected and give you the opportunity to gain new, memorable experiences. To explore the connection between happiness and...
