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The perks of good coffee

The perks of good coffee

Columnist John Moore noticed a tear on his coffee cup and himself after a recent purchase at a high-dollar coffee shop. Courtesy John Moore  On a recent trip, I remembered why I like to stay home.  Coffee. After throwing back the covers from my rented room,...

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Cultivating family, growing dreams

Cultivating family, growing dreams

Colby and Ashley McClendon, along with their two daughters, live in Lavon. McClendon Farms has been in operation since 1887 and Colby is a sixth generation farmer. Ashley teaches at Wally Watkins Elementary in Wylie. Courtesy photo For two families in Collin County,...

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Local rescue provides safe haven for horses

Local rescue provides safe haven for horses

Rescue horses living at Gold Star Horse Rescue and Sanctuary have plenty of room to roam at the Farmersville facility located on 70 acres. Courtesy photo Tucked away on 70 serene acres in Farmersville, Gold Star Horse Rescue and Sanctuary has been a refuge for horses...

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Reins of Hope

Reins of Hope

Equine therapy program to aid incarcerated, non-violent veterans Judge John Roach, left, Pat Puckett and Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner, at the first session of the VALOR/Collin County Sheriff’s Office Equine Therapy Program in October 2024. In December, the CCSO...

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A season of family tradition

A season of family tradition

One tradition Sonia Duggan kept is gifting a unique ornament to my children the night we decorate the tree. Her childhood ornaments—each a small, tangible reminder of her parents’ love—now hang alongside the ornaments her sons have received since they were born....

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Wreaths Across America honors veterans

Wreaths Across America honors veterans

Farmersville resident and former Irving Fire Department Lt. Benjee Cox, was the featured speaker at the Saturday, Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America event at the IOOF Cemetery. Communities united across the country last week in reflection, gratitude and respect for those...

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Wylie woman inducted into USDAA Hall of Fame

Wylie woman inducted into USDAA Hall of Fame

Patty Drom, shown with dog Piper, her current competition dog, was recently inducted into the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Hall of Fame. Drom was named a Pioneer of Dog Agility for her significant and lasting contributions to the sport. She lives in...

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Wreaths Across America event Dec. 14

Wreaths Across America event Dec. 14

This year’s event will kick off promptly at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the IOOF Cemetery. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Pride Lodge 228 will once again lead Farmersville’s local program for National Wreaths Across America Day next month, joining more than...

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