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Glad you’re here

Glad you’re here

Columnist John Moore is offering to teach anyone who's visiting the US how to eat biscuits and gravy. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not much on soccer, but it seems the rest of the world is. As I write this, America is covered up...

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Back to the scoop: Rediscovering the simple joy of ice cream

Back to the scoop: Rediscovering the simple joy of ice cream

It’s sweet, it’s simple and it’s the perfect summer treat. And with just four basic ingredients—cream, milk, sugar and vanilla—ice cream is a divine creation. Unfortunately, fillers and emulsifiers such as polysorbate 80, guar gum, artificial colorings, corn syrup and...

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A bit wordy

A bit wordy

Columnist John Moore doesn’t recall ever seeing gloves in a glove box. Photo John Moore  English is a language full of leftovers. It’s like the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Filled with things we just can’t seem to toss out. The difference of course is that at...

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True Grits

True Grits

Columnist John Moore loves grits. Real grits, that is. Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they often twist their eyebrows into a John Belushi-type look after they spot them on their breakfast plate. I...

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Double time

Double time

Columnist John Moore is on a mission to save old timepieces. He needs your help. Photo: John Moore My friend runs a precious metals shop, selling mostly gold and silver. I was there to discuss those very things when a pocket watch caught my eye. An Elgin. My buddy...

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Fireworks, festivities light up Princeton

Fireworks, festivities light up Princeton

Graceland Ninjaz pump up the crowd before the drone and fireworks shows. EKloepping Photograpy/The Princeton Herald Drones and rockets lit up the Saturday night sky with an impressive display during Princeton’s annual Freedom & Fireworks event at Caldwell...

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What’s the buzz about pollinators

What’s the buzz about pollinators

It’s easy to overlook them as we go about our busy lives, but pollinators are some of the most essential—and unsung—workers in our ecosystems. The next time you stop to smell the roses, take a closer look. You might spot a bee, butterfly, or even a beetle helping that...

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Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session

Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls special session

Gov. Greg Abbott just before the midnight deadline Sunday vetoed a bill on THC products and said he would call a special legislative session to regulate products containing the substance. The veto angered the bill’s chief champion, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Abbott’s...

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Patriotic celebrations on tap

Patriotic celebrations on tap

Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin County are gearing up for a variety of celebrations that promise to bring out the red, white and blue spirit in residents of all ages. From traditional parades and live music to spectacular...

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