Nonstop service planned to five destinations As construction continues on McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal, Avelo Airlines has announced it will begin service on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Known since its start in the 1970s as general aviation airport TKI,...
Columnist John Moore still has the license plate from his first car. A 1966 Ford Mustang. Photo: John Moore Lee Iacocca gave us two American classics: the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. The first was intended to compete with the Chevy Corvair Monza. The latter...
More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds....
Collin College has appointed Garry Evans as provost of the Plano Campus and Kyle Bellue as provost of the Wylie and Farmersville campuses, the college announced March 9. The appointments take effect June 1. The leadership changes follow the retirements of Sherry...
Farmersville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Egg Hunt behind the Onion Shed Saturday, April 4. File Art Several Easter and spring-themed events are on the calendar across the region in the coming weeks, giving families multiple opportunities to celebrate the...
Columnist John Moore’s great grandmother had one cure for everything. He wishes she’d used Lavoris instead of Dr. Tichenor’s. When I was little, every time I got sick, I was fairly certain that every medication the adults dispensed was designed to kill me. Before the...
Growing families often discover that the home that once felt just right can quickly begin to feel tight. Many first-time buyers purchase a “starter home,” a practical and affordable entry point into homeownership. But when children enter the picture — and especially...
CASA volunteer Dawn Brucher has mediated between teens and foster families. Courtesy art When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms, friendships and, often, contact with siblings — all in a...
Needed repairs to city facilities, including roof work, electrical upgrades and public safety improvements, led discussion during the Farmersville City Council’s regular meeting as officials weighed immediate fixes against upcoming budget considerations. At the...
