How the 2 Fishes Project transforms Christmas for North Texas families By Sonia Duggan While most people are packing away Christmas decorations in January, Danielle Girdano is already thinking about the next holiday season. Christmas, after all, isn’t just a single day on the calendar. …
Cool coastal escapes for one final getaway By Carrie Dunlea By August, many Texans have had enough. Triple-digit temperatures, baked sidewalks and endless afternoons indoors have us dreaming of somewhere cooler. Fortunately, late summer can be one of the best times to head for the …
By Sonia Duggan A long-missing World War II sailor from Farmersville is among five Collin County service members newly honored in the Hall of Heroes at the Collin County Courthouse. The portraits, unveiled during a ceremony in June, bring the courthouse collection to 115 memorials …
How the 2 Fishes Project transforms Christmas for North Texas families By Sonia Duggan While most people are packing away Christmas decorations in January, Danielle Girdano is already thinking about the next holiday season. Christmas, after all, isn’t just a single day on the calendar. …
Cool coastal escapes for one final getaway By Carrie Dunlea By August, many Texans have had enough. Triple-digit temperatures, baked sidewalks and endless afternoons indoors have us dreaming of somewhere cooler. Fortunately, late summer can be one of the best times to head for the …
By Sonia Duggan A long-missing World War II sailor from Farmersville is among five Collin County service members newly honored in the Hall of Heroes at the Collin County Courthouse. The portraits, unveiled during a ceremony in June, bring the courthouse collection to 115 memorials …
By Carrie Dunlea The lazy days of summer may be coming to an end, but there’s still time to make the most of them. Before the back-to-school rush begins, families can turn those final weeks into an opportunity to explore creative hobbies, learn practical skills …
Don’t let the unusual name fool you — Briefcase is carrying something much more valuable than paperwork. This 3-year-old pit bull mix has a heart full of love and is ready to share it with a family of his own. Weighing about 50 pounds, Briefcase …
The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice By Seth Dowdle Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You probably know the kind. White lettering. An arrow pointing toward something that’s apparently very important. A quick reminder from the State of …
Historic homes, farms and estates offer a window into the nation’s earliest chapters By Carrie Dunlea As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this month, Americans are finding new ways to connect with the nation’s past. While fireworks, parades and commemorative events will mark …
How Misinformation May Be Undermining Cancer Prevention Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and misinformation persist, especially on social media. According to a national …
As the United States celebrates its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, millions of Americans will reflect on the nation’s history. American history includes a great many impactful events that changed the country forever. The following are some events of note as the United States of …
Patriotic Cheesecake Bars | Makes: 16 bars For the crust 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the cheesecake filling 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 …