By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
The costs of getting fit can sometimes seem formidable. Men and women on tight budgets may feel that gym memberships, home exercise equipment or costly personal training sessions are simply beyond their means. Such concerns can have long-term negative impacts on...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] About two dozen people attended an inaugural Coffee with the Chief session in Murphy last week, taking the opportunity to meet Police Chief Arthur “Trey” Cotton. The event was held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Murphy Activity...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Students in Plano East Senior High FFA picked up some top awards this month in the Collin County Junior Livestock Show. The weeklong show, Jan. 4-9, was held at Myers Park Event Center in McKinney and culminated with a ribbon...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] A former Wylie couple, Shannon and Terra Mathers, is putting a new twist on the American Dream by building their own house, out of metal shipping containers. The house is located on 20 acres of land near Blue Ridge they...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] The 13th Annual WISD Education Foundation Gala is right around the corner and will feature some tried and true favorites along with new features to liven up the event. The once named Boots n’ Barbecue is taking...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] The Wylie High School theatre department has been preparing for the much anticipated performance of “Shrek the Musical” for several months and in a few weeks, audiences will see their hard work come to fruition....
DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY SPEED LIMIT TO BE LOWERED FOR CONSTRUCTION The North Texas Tollway Authority is lowering speed limits on the Dallas North Tollway between Beltline and Frankford Roads for safety as a new phase of construction gets underway on the DNT. Roadway...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Reports of a Schell Elementary School student developing measles has surfaced. Schell Elementary is located in Richardson and services over 650 students. The student who contracted the virus reportedly traveled...
