By John Kanelis Collin County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Paul Raleeh’s staff needs help and on Monday, the justice of the peace asked county commissioners for “long term, temporary” staffing to help the court move cases more quickly. Raleeh didn’t get the help he...
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Semeli Toilolo at the Tuesday, June 18, groundbreaking ceremony where he and his family were surprised to learn they will receive a new home being built for them in Lavon. Courtesy photo Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Semeli Toilolo and his family will...
Kerrville rock and roll band The Blandelles had Heard Museum patrons dancing in the dark at the Night Out fundraiser, Saturday, June 22. A second event is planned in July. It was hot and humid, but that didn’t stop Heard Museum patrons from dancing at the first of two...
NTMWD board of directors has elected George Crump of Farmersville as the new president of the board. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) board of directors has elected new officers who will lead the board through May 2025. Comprised of a board of 25...
Current and slated TxDOT road projects in Collin County. Courtesy TxDOT As Collin County continues to grow, numerous infrastructure projects are set to reshape the region, aiming to improve mobility and safety. Clarence Daugherty, director of engineering for Collin...
There’s a full slate of events on tap for the 25th annual Audie Murphy Day celebration, an event that honors area veterans and the city’s favorite — and most decorated — U. S. soldier of World War II. Here is the schedule of events according to the Audie Murphy Day...
Darin and Brooke Aldridge, a Billboard chart-topping act, are performing at Bluegrass on Ballard. Courtesy of Darin and Brooke Aldridge Bluegrass on Ballard, one of the biggest local annual events, is back with something for everyone Saturday, June 29 downtown at Olde...
Vickey Keahey, founder and president of In-Sync Exotics, presents Tim Harrison a painting crafted by Lambert the lion at the Saturday, June 8 gala in Lavon. Harrison, a published author and documentary film star, was the keynote speaker. Courtesy Dave Smith It was a...
American GIs heading toward the shoreline of Omaha Beach around June 7, 1944. Courtesy of the National WWII Museum On the eve of Operation Overlord, Gen. Eisenhower told his troops: “You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these...
