Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
Orson Welles’ legendary 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio drama is highlighted in an exhibit, The Magic and Mystery of Early 20th-century Entertainment at the Brown House in Wylie now through Nov. 7. The Brown House Visitor Center in Wylie is opening two exciting new...
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Sachse resident Tom Horst, along with his family, are fans of the food, the exhibits, the parade, the displays and much more at the State Fair of Texas. Courtesy Tom Horst The State Fair of Texas, an iconic celebration deeply rooted in tradition, has captivated...
Kaylee Rodgers, 16, constructed a dress entirely from playing cards to enter in the State Fair of Texas. The dress will now be on display at the Go Texas pavilion. Courtesy photo When Kaylee Rodgers’ mom brought home extra decks of playing cards from work one day, the...
Murphy Veterans Tribute is one of many local nonprofits participating in North Texas Giving Day this year. They hope to raise $25,000. In a community as vibrant and diverse as Wylie, local nonprofits are the lifeblood, tirelessly working to meet the varied needs of...
Volunteers pack up weekend food for students at Amazing Grace Food Pantry as part of the B.I.G. Feed program. Courtesy photo Driven by the urgent need to address students’ weekend hunger, the B.I.G. Feed initiative at Wylie United Methodist Church has been quietly...
The Wylie Championship Rodeo is set to return on Sept. 6 – 7. Tickets for the rodeo, a rain-or-shine event, are available for purchase at the gate on the night of the event, or online in advance at WylieRodeo.com. The Wylie Championship Rodeo is set to return for its...
Scott Mormon, the founder of Breaking Free, has several pillars of service. To learn more, visit bfservices.org. Courtesy photo Six days a week Scott Mormon is on a mission. He’s in the streets of Plano ministering to the homeless and disadvantaged, then working with...
