Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have...
Kitchens are often described as the most popular room in a home, and that’s not mere conjecture. A survey from House Digest asked participants to identify the room they consider most important in their homes, and roughly 41 percent chose the kitchen. Residents tend to...
John Moore’s genuine Scouting pocketknife. Courtesy John Moore I learned a lot from Scouting. Started as a Cub Scout, then joined Webelos, then the Boy Scouts. Girls and making money took priority over my time around age 14, so I never made Eagle Scout....
Sachse resident Chef Burak Ozcan features a range of Tex-Mex dishes and barbecue at his Wylie restaurant. Courtesy photo Ferah Smokehouse and Cantina, the latest culinary destination in Wylie, opened its doors in July, offering a distinctive blend of barbecue and...
The Apollo, a development being built by Netze Homes in Wylie, will feature 39 townhomes constructed with recycled steel. The new development is located on 6.5-acres at 300 Sanden Boulevard near Brown Street. In a groundbreaking shift in residential construction, a...
Experts recommend that children aged 6 to 12 get 9 to 12 hours of sleep per night, while teenagers aged 13 to 18 need 8 to 10 hours. As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, students and parents alike face the challenge of readjusting to a...
Columnist John Moore takes sopping seriously. Courtesy John Moore Southerner’s are big on sopping. We like to sop our biscuits in lots of things. There isn’t much that’s better than sopping a cathead biscuit in gravy. Especially if your mom made both. My mother worked...
Just a few hours away, Broken Bow, Oklahoma offers hiking, boating, fishing opportunities, along with plenty of rental cabins, making it a great option for a quick family trip. Courtesy Daniel Hubbard, Pixabay As summer draws to a close and the school year looms,...
Lone Star Tick from larva to adult. Courtesy University of Rhode Island Summer months draw Texans outdoors, but the number of people enjoying warmer weather also draw out ticks looking for a meal. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts warn that ticks can...
