Tailgate Ready

Tailgate Ready

Hot Honey Chicken Sliders | Makes 12 sliders 12 slider rolls 6 large breaded chicken tenders, or enough to make 12 slider-size pieces ¹⁄³ cup honey 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce 2 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 1½ cups prepared coleslaw …

Fluff your empty nest

Fluff your empty nest

By Carrie Dunlea After bringing home your precious bubbly babies from the hospital, it can be hard for many parents to imagine that a day will come when our kids are off to college and then onto their own apartment or house.  But life happens, …

Sweet as Banana

Sweet as Banana

Meet Banana, a 10-month-old, 45-pound pup with an adorable face and a personality to match. Happy, friendly and full of playful energy, Banana loves attention, toys and making new friends. He’s especially fond of other dogs and seems to think everyone he meets has the …

Restoring Hope

Restoring Hope

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. …

Last Call forSummer

Last Call forSummer

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 …

Faces of  Valor

Faces of  Valor

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 …

Beyond the Screen

Beyond the Screen

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 …

A case for love

A case for love

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 …

Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight

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 …

Exploring Early America

Exploring Early America

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 …