Commissioner Dianne Edmondson A lot goes on after voters approve a bond election, such as the $650 million bond election for the Denton County Transportation Road Improvement Program (TRIP 2022) held last year on Nov. 8. Overwhelmingly approved by voters by more than a 3 to 1 margin, the $650 million in bonds will fund…
Lynn Stucky, DVM Texas State Representative The Texas Legislative session is entering its final month, and important deadlines are quickly approaching. Among the many issues discussed this session, none has received more attention than property tax relief. The House and Senate have both passed their proposals out of their respective chambers. What the final compromise…
One early Easter morning, 17 years ago, I opened the front door of my home to retrieve the daily newspaper. No Easter morning has been the same since that day. What greeted my eyes was a colorful basket overflowing with candy, filled plastic eggs, and sparkling green grass. A quick stroll around my “Back Forty”…
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, this month we will focus on the backhand smash. Last month we introduced the overhead smash. Most overhead smashes are hit with a forehand. What should we do with that ball that is high over our head on…
Nancy Carol Tastle The second Airline Social Club event was held on April 20. The turnout was terrific! There were 70 participants from more than 10 different airlines, all mixing and mingling and making new friends. If you have ever worked for American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, or any other commercial airline, then this club…
Vicki Baker Beautiful and flawless? Nah! Strong and imperfect? You bet! Women have always been the bedrock of every aspect of our lives. March, designated as Women’s History Month, is the perfect time to express our gratitude and forge closer relationships with women. It’s a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of women to…