Delicious soup perfect for the season Cooler weather arrives just as prime entertaining season heats up. Those who will be hosting gatherings soon can expand their recipe repertoire to feed guests and keep them satisfied. Borrowing some flavors from the season can...
Homeowners and renters remodel, redesign and restructure their homes for a variety of reasons. Even a newly constructed dream home needs improvements over time. Common renovation projects include upgrading worn-out surfaces, finishes and materials, or adding features...
Simple steps to start researching your genealogy Searching for family history and digging deep to find all the roots to the branches on your family tree can be a daunting task but equally so, it can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. Many people are lucky enough...
Spring Break lasts throughout next week, and though students may feel glad to be out of class, boredom can set in all too easily. Luckily, the area will have plenty of entertainment options available. For the full story, see the March 5 issue or subscribe...
If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)....
From Bandera to Waco with multiple stops in between, many Texas cities have found a way to host their own unique versions of Mardi Gras celebrations without visiting its neighboring state of Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is celebrated this year on Tuesday,...
C-shift firefighters dish on marriage, dating Firefighters are invaluable when it comes to putting out fires and saving people’s lives, but what about when it comes to offering romantic advice? Members of the Murphy Fire Rescue Department C-shift were more than...
The sentiments expressed in love letters are as unique as the couples who write them. However, love letters often contain one particular turn of phrase regardless of their authors. When signing a love letter, it’s customary for writers to include at least one “XO”...
Murphy Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests with a Roaring 20s Gala theme at its annual Black & White awards banquet Friday, January 24. There was no grey area in the black and white décor for the evening as white plumage and fresh flower centerpieces created an...
