Columnist John Moore was raised on fried baloney sandwiches. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The phrase, “We were poor, but didn’t know it,” likely was based on the delicious and inexpensive food most Southerners ate growing up. My father told me we only ate the...
By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Moms used to be more versatile. If you were in the back seat of the Buick, they could discipline you from the driver's seat and never swerve or knock the ashes off their Marlboro Red. My mom never smoked, so it’s possible...
The first man cave columnist John Moore experienced was his grandfather's blacksmith shop. Today, John has his own man cave. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In the North, dads have basements. In the South, they have shops. Both...
Morris “Hooker” Raymond Reavis, age 94, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Denison, Texas. He was born on February 3, 1932, in Locker, Texas, to Raymond and Arba (Solsbery) Reavis. Morris served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. Morris met LoEtta Bates while...
Thanks to his grandmother, columnist John Moore knows the price of most items. Which will help if he's ever selected as a contestant on The Price Is Right. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Long before anyone knew who Drew Carey was,...
By Andrew Norsworthy | [email protected] Farmersville City Council addressed emergency services, infrastructure improvements and the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget and tax rate during its Aug. 17 meeting, approving several agreements while continuing...
Cool coastal escapes for one final getaway By Carrie Dunlea By August, many Texans have had enough. Triple-digit temperatures, baked sidewalks and endless afternoons indoors have us dreaming of somewhere cooler. Fortunately, late summer can be one of the best times to...
Kelly Mac Hobbs, 88, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, in Dallas, TX. He was born on August 21, 1937. He is survived by his daughter, Kathryn McCall; his sons, Kent Hobbs and Phillip Hobbs; his granddaughter, Madelyn McCall; his grandson, Mason McCall; and his...
Steven Glen Watts, 47, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Born on May 28, 1979, in Hereford, Texas, Steven grew up in his hometown of Farmersville, Texas. He lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a passion for technology. Steven graduated from...
