Man gives kidney to father-in-law, encourages others to donate By Teri Snowden Contributing Writer This is a story about gratitude for a gift given by a hero. The characters in this story are Sam “Taylor” Waters, 32, and Randy Jones, 63. Randy Jones is married to my sister, Darla Gee Jones, and they have two daughters, Randi, who is married to Sam Waters, and Kristin; a son, Freddy; and six grandchildren. He is the son of Freddy Jones and the late Dorothy Redfearn Erwin, both

Haun joins city, EDC staff to help businesses thrive By Abigail Allen Managing Editor There’s a new face in City Hall, and she’s hoping to help the city grow. Wendy Haun has taken on the role of Main Street director role and assistant to Pilot Point Economic Development Director Denise Morris. “I really love being able to support local businesses, and that’s such a crucial part of Main Street, is being able to support the local businesses and to give them any sort of help tha

Providence Village holds dedication of Hero Park By Abigail Allen Managing Editor Four years of work and planning have resulted in Hero Park, which was dedicated Saturday. The park is intended to be a place to reflect on the service given by military members, first responders and unsung heroes, Mayor-Elect Linda Inman said in her speech. “As the date approached for the completion and the dedication of the park, the goal was to finish before Veterans Day, the 11th hour of the

Area voters make voices heard on Election Day By Abigail Allen Managing Editor Voters turned out to the polls on Election Day, casting their ballots for the 2020 general election. Their votes joined the 353,135 cast in Denton County during early voting this year. “It’s fantastic,” said Jessica How, who lives just outside of the Pilot Point city limits, on Election Day. “You get to walk in, they’re super friendly, they give you your ballot, show you where to scan it. Everythin