Month: August 2019

Island Hopping in the U.S. 

Island Hopping in the U.S. 

By Sydni Ellis What three things would you want on deserted island? As a kid, my answers were always variations of “a boat to get home, a phone to call for help, my mom to keep me company.” For some reason, I was terrified that 

Pick Daisy as your new pet!

Pick Daisy as your new pet!

Hi, I’m Daisy, a beautiful 4-year-old Lab mix girl weighing 54 lbs. I’m good-natured, affectionate, sweet and very trainable. I’m very smart too. I already know how to come and sit. I’m also potty-trained and have excellent leash manners.  I am dog and cat-friendly, but 

Design pro tips for homeowners

Design pro tips for homeowners

By Carrie Dunlea Photo spreads in home design magazines can be awe-inspiring. Quite often homeowners wish they could lift the looks right off the pages of magazines and transform their own homes into picture-perfect retreats.  It takes an eye for design to pull a room 

The spice of life

The spice of life

Local company mixes up tasty dips, soups By April Towery Everyone thinks their mama’s home cooking is the best – but the children and grandchildren of Carmela Randack may have an advantage in that competition.  Carmie was born in Pittsburgh, and her family moved to 

Sensational Salads

Sensational Salads

Add fruits, veggies to meals for plant-forward nutrition Family Features Tangy Kale Slaw with Cilantro & Honey | Serves 6 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise  1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro leaves, washed and chopped 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 

Profit for a purpose

Profit for a purpose

Hope’s Gate opens new doors for orphans, at-risk youth By Sonia Duggan Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Wylie on the “other” side of Ballard Avenue is a store where profits earned are used to give hope to orphans and break the cycle 

The truth about roads

The truth about roads

Funding, costs, repairs create confusion in Collin County  By Wyndi Veigel Roads are the topic of discussion on social media, restaurants, downtown events and even at the local Dairy Queen. How roads are funded, who is responsible for costs associated with byways and how road