After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were surrounded by others, yet deeply alone. That recurring theme of isolation — both in others and in his own life — became the foundation for his...
Touting the benefits and plans of their communities, three area mayors and Mayor pro tem Jennifer Berthiaume spoke at the annual Mayoral Luncheon hosted by the Sachse Chamber of Commerce. Representing area cities were Berthiaume, Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian,...
Expanding medical services is on the horizon for Collin County residents with the opening of a new Family Health Center in McKinney. The groundbreaking for the new facility occurred last week. The new clinic will feature a 25,000 sq. ft. building located at 1620...
Imogene “Gene” Bush and her furry 4-legged companion named Besa are like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. The duo enters Founders Plaza Nursing and Rehab in Wylie on a weekday morning ready to get to work spreading love and affection, and perhaps a little dog hair,...
Two sisters with ties to Plano East Senior High, Libby and Meagan Winans, last week finished as the top two amateurs playing in the Texas Women’s Open golf tournament held at Firewheel Golf Park in Garland. Meagan, 16, claimed third place overall in the tourney and...
Gov. Greg Abbott on July 9 announced the receipt of $15 million in federal funding meant to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies. The Operation Stonegarden Grant Program allocation is part of $30 million...
Wylie Independent School District students picked up an individual and a team award last month in the 2019 Skills USA Championships held in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,500 students competed in the showcase of career and technical education on June 26-27 Students were...
Wylie’s Luke Lambert played a key role in Wylie’s back-to-back appearances in the Class 6A state cross country meet. That won’t change in coming 2019 campaign according to TXrunning.com. The incoming junior was a Class 6A preseason second-team selection. Lambert...
It’s peak road trip season in Texas, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is on a mission to prevent wrecks. The organization launched its “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign earlier this year. More people travel during the summer, so TxDOT is intensifying...
