By Sydni Ellis Starting with lazy summer sunshine and ending with the chaotic energy of back-to-school season, August is such a unique month. In Texas, it’s also one of the hottest, with temperatures ramping up just before fall. August is a time of lasts — …
Wylie Opry brings music back to downtown By Sonia Duggan When live music performances disappeared from venues across Texas in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no one knew how long it would last. For the Wylie Opry, a country music showplace located in …
DESIGN YOUR OWN RECIPE Whoopie Pies Bake the Cookies • Mix 2 cups flour, 2/³ cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon each baking soda and salt in a medium bowl with a whisk. In a large bowl, beat 10 tablespoons softened butter, 1 ¼ …
Often positioned near the primary point of entry, mudrooms are a popular addition to many family homes. These organizational dynamos are the perfect place to catch muddy boots, backpacks, sports equipment and dirty paws before they make it all the way into the main living …
Help your child navigate the school year with less stress By Sonia Duggan Students and families faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to remote learning and shortened school days, forced students to adapt to virtual school on the fly as parents adjusted …
Midnight is a three-year-old (50 lb) Lab mix. She is a friendly and sweet girl who loves affection. She is pretty low key on her own but loves to play with other dogs of similar size. She would do well in a quiet neighborhood with …
Explore parks, cities by bicycle this summer By Sydni Ellis I learned how to ride a bike on a pink glitter bicycle with white wheels, a cute basket, and rainbow tassel handles. As a kid, I spent countless hours exploring the neighborhood streets with my matching …
By Joe Reavis Unmanned flying vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, have been put to many uses in recent years and become popular with hobbyists, but their development comes directly from the military and is chronicled in the recently opened Aviation Unmanned Vehicle Museum at …
Local farmers feed their communities By Sonia Duggan The farms that once dotted the countryside in Collin County and across the U.S. have given way to progress as developers snapped up land once farmed for generations. While progress is inevitable, especially for those of us …
Vanilla Ice Cream infused with Rose Geranium Leaves Makes about 1 quart; serves 6 to 8 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups whole milk 3⁄4 cup sugar 24 rose geranium leaves or 6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 small branch lemon verbena 6 large …