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...
Active aging is the answer to a long and healthy retirement lifestyle. From independent and assisted living to memory care, adults ages 55 and up can achieve optimal health by engaging in a consistent regiment of physical activity. Seniors living in a retirement...
Residents of the Third U.S. Congressional District who need assistance in dealing with a federal agency are encouraged to take advantage of the Mobile office of U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson as it makes stops Wednesday in Allen, McKinney, Murphy and Princeton. Anyone unable...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] Jackie Galloway ended one chapter in her taekwondo career last week at Chang Lee’s, where she does most of her training. The 20-year-old Wylie High School graduate was met there by a small group of colleagues,...
By Roxanne Trunnell October 31, 2009 started out as a day like any other. As a recent graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, I was a struggling twenty-something with two part-time jobs and ambitions to compete in Olympic-level...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] If you’re looking for a family friendly fun event, the eighth annual Murphy Maize Days is only two weeks away. The event formally opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Murphy Central Park. It closes at...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Following their faith, Wylie couple Jacob and Lauren Davis opened Strong Heart Fitness Ministry this month to combine exercise programs with a message. Making the endeavor unique, though, is that it operates...
