Photos by Beau Foster, Contributing photographer By Tatiana Ambrosio Staff Writer The warmer weather this week following last week’s snowfall, record low temperatures and ERCOT-initiated power shut-offs has brought a sense of relief. Even as that relief filled area residents about making it through the storm, they started assessing damages and repairs they faced and what toll it may take on the area livestock and wildlife. Debbie McEwen, a resident of Pilot Point, stayed in h

By Abigail Allen Managing Editor As area residents struggle with power outages, the local officials, city staffs and faith leaders have worked together to meet the needs of the area’s residents. Municipal and utility crews have braved the below-freezing temperatures to keep as many necessary services working as possible, including the Pilot Point Public Works Department. “Public Works has been working tirelessly for the last 48 hours, trying to make sure that we have water, m

By Tatiana Ambrosio Staff Writer Two area teachers were named winners in State Farm’s Teacher Assist Program on Feb. 1. Jennifer Francy, a math and science teacher at Pilot Point Intermediate School, and Elizabeth Moose, a music teacher at Brockett Elementary in Aubrey ISD, were two of only 40 winners announced for the entire state of Texas. “Teachers innovate on a daily basis to overcome challenges in their classrooms. This year has required even more creativity than usual,”

Aubrey Book Club celebrates 200th meeting over Zoom By Abigail Allen Managing Editor The Aubrey Book Club celebrated 200 months of literary discussions and community building on Jan. 27. The biggest part of the celebration, which was held via Zoom because of the COVID-19 pandemic, was the chance the group had to hear from historical fiction author Geraldine Brooks and ask her questions about her work and her process. “You have led quite the life; that’s crazy,” said Allison L