By Joe Fragano Staff Writer Lots of Americans like to show their patriotism by flying an American flag at their homes or businesses, but what happens to those flags after they get old and tattered? Franky Morales is committed to raising awareness about properly retiring American flags and is providing area residents who have older flags that need replacing with a solution. “It’s been an idea for years,” he said. “A lot of people just don’t know what to do with their flags whe

Families flock to art social for watercolor practice Artists of all ages gathered in the Pilot Point Coffee House on Tuesday as local artist Justine Wollaston led them to create their own original works. Some used items in front of them to inspire their piece: Sonia Rose-colored flowers, Sprite can, a painting on display at the shop. Others used their imagination to create their scenes. Notice the coffee shop used different media, to make the most using watercolors on waterco

Childhood Spent in Texas State Parks After spending his childhood growing up in state parks, the lead ranger of Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Isle du Bois Unit leads his rangers with years of experience and passion to spare. A second-generation park ranger, Sam Knox learned firsthand from an early age what a demanding and unpredictable profession it can be. Knox lived in several different state parks throughout his childhood where his father worked as a park superintendent fo

By Abigail Allen Managing Editor A veteran who served in the Air Force from 1972 to 1987 has more of his freedom back. Von Scaff, who works at the O’Reilly Auto Parts in Pilot Point, was without his Ford Explorer for about two years. “It means a lot,” he said. “I can’t thank these guys enough, what they did for me.” Scaff has experienced health issues that rendered him unable to do the heavy lifting of car repair himself. “It made me feel bad that I couldn’t get in there and