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Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House

Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House

Martha Washington Tea Party guests, staff and volunteers gather on the lawn Saturday, April 25. The afternoon included tea, treats, colonial games and more. Courtesy photo By Christopher J. Raso Twenty-six guests enjoyed a tea party at the Welcome Center at Brown...

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Water district plans maintenance

Water district plans maintenance

NTMWD will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 3 through March 31. Residents may notice a slight change in the taste of their drinking water in the coming weeks. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will...

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HB2988 threatens Texans’ right to free speech

HB2988 threatens Texans’ right to free speech

Marcus Winkler from Pixabay Imagine being the target of a vexatious lawsuit completely without merit in which you ultimately prevail—only to find out that you not only have to pay your attorney’s fees but also the other side’s.  That’s the likely outcome if the...

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Door number one

Door number one

Columnist John Moore has some milk bottles to return, but the milkman no longer stops by his home. Courtesy John Moore Social media, for all of its faults, every now and then offers something worthwhile. I’m a member of a group on Facebook called, “Dull Men.” The only...

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Library to host Cowboys of Color Rodeo speakers

Library to host Cowboys of Color Rodeo speakers

Robby Hearn will speak about his family’s legacy and the history of the Cowboys of Color Rodeo at Smith Public Library Tuesday, Feb. 25.  Courtesy photo Saddle up and head down to Smith Public Library for education and entertainment provided by the Cowboys of Color...

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The perks of good coffee

The perks of good coffee

Columnist John Moore noticed a tear on his coffee cup and himself after a recent purchase at a high-dollar coffee shop. Courtesy John Moore  On a recent trip, I remembered why I like to stay home.  Coffee. After throwing back the covers from my rented room,...

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