Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One of them...
Romantic getaways that focus on connection, calm and shared experience This season, a growing number of travelers are approaching romantic getaways differently. Rather than booking traditional Valentine’s packages or large resorts, many are opting for destinations...
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 20, outlining multiple developments and updates planned for the district this year. The meeting opened with several recognitions, including the appointment of Janet Wyatt as Achieve Academy...
A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
The deadline for paying 2025 property taxes in Collin County is approaching quickly, and county officials are reminding property owners that payments must be made by Jan. 31, 2026, to avoid penalties and interest. Property tax payments not received by the deadline...
Glenn B. Callison is set to be appointed to serve Place 1 on the Collin College Board of Trustees, college officials announced Jan. 14. Callison will serve in the position until the next regular board election in May 2027. The Place 1 term expires in May 2029. Board...
The closet will open for shopping from Feb. 24 to 28 and March 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 1401 Mira Vista Boulevard in Plano. The 17th Annual Prom Closet at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano will open next month to help girls from anywhere in...
Book lovers visiting Vancouver, Canada should stop and visit the Central Library Vancouver, one of many remarkable libraries in the world. Libraries have always held a certain magic—quiet places where stories, ideas and histories live side by side, waiting for someone...
Bree W. of Wylie High placed fifth in the steer division at the Collin County Junior Livestock Show last week. Courtesy Nicole House Photography Wylie ISD agricultural science students earned a wide range of honors at the 2026 Collin County Junior Livestock Show and...
