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Stringing us along

Stringing us along

Columnist John Moore fondly remembers the emergence of cable television. He still has a cable connector, just in case he needs it. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The City of Texarkana dates its official beginnings to 1873. Like many cities and towns of...

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Take it outside

Take it outside

Camping escapes made for crisp nights, colorful views and autumn adventures By Carrie Dunlea North Texas, summer’s relentless heat has finally begun to loosen its grip. Mornings turn cooler, evenings invite an extra layer and suddenly sitting beside a campfire sounds...

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Melody Hope Newhouse

Melody Hope Newhouse

Born on March 24, 2011, in Garland, Texas, Melody Newhouse, a sophomore at Farmersville High School, was a creative, innovative, and avid learner. She had a natural curiosity and a beautiful way of bringing positivity and light to those around her. Melody was always...

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Sharon Lee Bare

Sharon Lee Bare

Sharon Lee Bare, born Dec. 3, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware, to John Peacock Harvell and Margaret (Peggy) Mary Harvell, passed away at home in Farmersville on Sept. 22, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Charles Bare; son, Michael Thomas Fleming; brother, John...

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Doris Jean Gant Moore 

Doris Jean Gant Moore 

Doris Jean Gant Moore, of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, surrounded by her family, at the age of 99. She was born on June 26, 1927, in Nevada, Texas, to Virgie Olene Rickman Smith and Van Nicholson Smith. Doris attended church and...

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Fall fun fills October calendar

Fall fun fills October calendar

Collin College Farmersville campus will host its biennial event, Bloomin’ Harvest, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. File art Pumpkins, costumes, candy and a little local history are filling the October calendar as communities across eastern Collin and Hunt...

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