Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
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...
By Wyndi Veigel News Editor [email protected] Collin County residents may have been surprised as firetrucks doused in pink traversed back and forth on roadways last week. The nonprofit organization, Pink Heals, made a visit to several locations throughout...
Snacking may not seem like part of a healthy diet, but the right snacks can help men and women fight midday hunger without contributing to unwanted weight gain. The following low-calorie snacks won’t compromise adults’ efforts to maintain healthy weights, and...
By Brooke Hoffard [email protected] Thanks to the Tibbals PTA, the school teachers’ lounge received a makeover, taking the room from bland to bright with a special ribbon-cutting event Thursday, Aug. 18. Melinda Sarles, Tibbals Elementary Principal,...
