By Sonia Duggan Tall, serene, and stark in contrast to the landscape, there’s something mysterious, yet beautiful about lighthouses. These iconic structures, built as early as 1716, provide a beacon of light and guidance to mariners to protect them from jagged coastlines and to help …
Nonprofit changes lives, community By Sonia Duggan Conquering a drug or alcohol addiction takes willpower, time, and a lot of money. But if you live in Collin County and need assistance, help is available that won’t cost you your job, your life savings, or your …
Chicken or Steak Individual Pot Pies |Serves 4 Savory pies have a long history, and the pot pie is one of the simpler versions of such a creamy and rich supper. If you are new to cooking, you will learn a few essential skills here, …
By Tracy Lawson In her 1990 book Wylie Area Heritage, historian Beb Fulkerson wrote that the coming of the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway in 1886 “changed the face of several sleepy hamlets.” Indeed, a favorable location near a railroad depot would bring growth …
By Carrie Dunlea Nestled amid the breathtaking mountains and the serene natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these destinations …
Promoting, preserving, supporting genealogical research By Sonia Duggan For 53 years the Collin County Genealogical Society has been committed to helping members discover their roots while raising funds to champion projects dedicated to support genealogical research. Started by a group of six local residents in …
Refuges offer vacation, education opportunities By Sydni Ellis Happy tigers bask lazily in the sun. Cougars roll around in the soft grass. Bobcats play among the fallen logs and thick grass. Brown bears cool off in the water — sounds like a dream, right? At …
Transforming lives, restoring hope By April Towery As we celebrate women during the month of March, it’s easy to turn our attention to females who are helming Fortune 500 companies, earning fame as creative artists or making history bringing home gold medals as Olympic athletes. …
A league of their own By Sonia Duggan Long before Collin County residents headed to the polls for early voting in the Primary Election last month, volunteers belonging to a decades-old association logged many hours behind the scenes to ensure voters were registered and informed. …
American Irish Stew| Servings: 6 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1¼ pounds beef, top round, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 medium …