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To the letter

To the letter

Columnist John Moore still writes letters. His latest went to his mom while she was on vacation. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I was about 10, I wrote a letter to my aunt, who lived in Oklahoma. I’d never written a letter to...

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Tour ghostly downtown haunts next month

Tour ghostly downtown haunts next month

Taylor Vaughn-Thomas, Jessie Mejia and Ofilia Berrera act out roles in last year’s ghost tours sponsored by the library, the Wylie Historical Society and the city’s parks and recreation department. Courtesy photo Wylie’s history comes alive this fall with the return...

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Early voting begins soon

Early voting begins soon

Potential voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, to register to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. Friday, Oct. 25, is the last day for registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot. In-person early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1....

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Iceboxes are cool

Iceboxes are cool

Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...

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Murphy firefighter honors 9/11 fallen

Murphy firefighter honors 9/11 fallen

“What an honor it was to climb 110 flights for the men and women who perished on 9/11,” said Murphy Firefighter Tanner Smith, who participated in the Dallas memorial event Saturday, Sept. 7. “May we never forget their names or their great sacrifices.” Courtesy photo...

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U.S. 380 corridor plan to cost $8 billion

U.S. 380 corridor plan to cost $8 billion

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has adopted a 10-year transportation plan worth more than $104 billion. The plan, to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, includes over $43 billion for development and routine maintenance. The U.S. 380...

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The screening process

The screening process

Movies were better in a theater. A theater filled with people. Such was the case before the internet. Before HBO. Before people holed up in their living rooms and away from their neighbors and friends. A time when pay-per-view meant you bought a ticket to watch a...

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