Texas Baptist Men serve disaster victims year round By April Towery From Alto, Texas, to Mozambique, the Texas Baptist Men group is staying true to the scripture, “By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” The group formed …
“Made On A Hot Texas Day” Peach Fried Pies Sue Rainey, Pottsboro, TX | 2nd Place–Southern Comfort Food 1 T. cornstarch 1 T. butter ¾ c. sugar Sugar for sprinkling 3 c. chopped peaches Oil for frying Mix cornstarch and sugar; add to peaches and …
Wylie Rocks brings creativity to downtown By Sonia Duggan For the past two years, a quiet game of hide-and-seek has been going on in Wylie. First it started downtown, then it spread to the library and local parks. Before long, these unique treasures hidden in …
Ginny is a 3-year-old, 60 lb. American Staffordshire Terrier mix who has never met a stranger. She’s a playful, goofy gal that loves to play and gives tons of kisses. Having been a stray, she’s grateful to have a soft place to sleep and food …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …