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Dallas College and Collin College have announced commencement ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating students, which include a mother and daughter graduating on the same day. In Collin County, Collin College’s commencement ceremony is 7 p.m. Friday,...
Residents from Collin and Dallas County cities with Spring general elections will head to the polls soon for contested races. Election Day is Saturday, May 4. In Sachse, Place 1 incumbent Mayor pro tem Brett Franks, who has served since 2012, has been challenged by...
Community members inside and outside the city limits of Wylie will gather next week to participate in special events supporting small local businesses. The Wylie Entrepreneur Expo is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Collin College – Wylie Campus. Hosted by the Wylie...
Six Sachse High School students were recognized last week by the Garland ISD board of trustees for advancing from state to national competitions. After participating in the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit in Round Rock in February, the students will compete for national...
Each June Wylie ISD adopts its operating budget for the next school year, July 1 through June 30. Last week, as part of the planning process, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Scott Roderick gave an update on the 2024-2025 proposed budget. For more on...
Sports
Cole Melton and the rest of the Sachse pitching staff were sensational over the final week of the regular season. He, Jonathan Silva, Alex Moreno and Toby Schubert combined for 13 shutout innings in a pair of wins that helped clinch the district title for the...
The Sachse Lady Mustangs won the District 9-6A meet at Williams Stadium, scoring 172 points at the event. The beat out Wylie East, who put up 148 points, with no other teams scoring more than 93. (Austin Smith/The Sachse News) It’s been quite the year for the Sachse...
Jilliana Reese (2) and the Lady Mustangs enter the postseason ranked in the top 10 in Class 6A. They will travel to Richardson to take on North Forney for their bi-district matchup to kick off the playoffs. (Maddie Smith/The Sachse News) The Lady Mustangs are riding...
Lucas Story (23) is part of a veteran Mustangs lineup that made a run at a state title a year ago. Sachse will attempt to catch fire against for another long postseason run, with their first matchup coming on the road against Mesquite. (Austin Smith/The Sachse News) A...
Jailen Watkins (5) stretches for the throw before trying to put the tag on the Plano East base runner. Watkins made a series of defensive gems in Sachse’s 4-0 win over the Panthers, while also going 1-3 at the plate with a single and a walk. (Austin Smith/The Sachse...
Education
Dallas College and Collin College have announced commencement ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating students, which include a mother and daughter graduating on the same day. In Collin County, Collin College’s commencement ceremony is 7 p.m. Friday,...
Six Sachse High School students were recognized last week by the Garland ISD board of trustees for advancing from state to national competitions. After participating in the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit in Round Rock in February, the students will compete for national...
Each June Wylie ISD adopts its operating budget for the next school year, July 1 through June 30. Last week, as part of the planning process, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Scott Roderick gave an update on the 2024-2025 proposed budget. For more on...
The Agricultural Training Center in Sachse was bustling with activity last week as Garland ISD hosted its 80th Livestock Show and Sale. “The Stock Show is always a great experience because the students get to showcase their skills, and more importantly, their...
People traveled from all over the world to see the eclipse Monday, April 8, but for Garland and Wylie ISD students, the path of totality was right outside their classrooms. For the kids, the eclipse was like an extra recess except they had to sit on the ground, wear...
Life & Style
Dreamy sunsets paint the sky a messy blend of orange and pink, while sweet-smelling grass, pristine mountains and bubbling water surround you. It’s the beginning of summertime – camping season! While there’s nothing wrong with sleeping bags inside a tent, we prefer...
Plastic waste is polluting ecosystems, affecting health In the bustling urban landscape of modern America lies a problem that’s as pervasive as it is pernicious: plastic waste. And despite the concerted efforts to recycle paper, cardboard and metals, plastic continues...
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month In a world where silence and shame can perpetuate suffering, a local nonprofit serves as a beacon of hope and support for those impacted by all forms of sexual violence. For over 40 years, The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center of...
The Lone Star State eagerly awaits a celestial spectacle as the solar eclipse graces the skies April 8, casting its mesmerizing shadow over its diverse landscapes. To witness this extraordinary event, adventurers and nature lovers alike are gearing up for an...
Winter, spring, summer or fall, a vibrant community of adventure seeking women connect to hike trails together in North Texas and beyond. The group, aptly named Hikerbabes, is a women-only group united by a love for the great outdoors and a commitment to stewardship...
Opinion
Back in the 60s, some American college kids protested the Vietnam War, but mostly, they conducted sit-ins. Few protests were violent. Other American college kids would have contests to see how many of them they could cram into a Volkswagen. Today, some college kids...
As a child growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, we had two main grocery stores. Shur-Way and Piggly Wiggly. Or as my dad called it, “Hoggly Woggly.” A trip to the store was like each TV commercial had come to life. Advertising agencies at the time were very good at what...
My wife and I are scheduled for an Alaskan cruise in the fall. By all accounts, it’s something to which we should look forward. I’ve been told the same thing about other trips, including a Vegas excursion that included a stay at a strip motel that still had beds that...
Recently, I saw something I haven’t seen in many years. A young man driving a car he was fixing up. It was an older Mustang. By older I mean a 90’s model. The car had spots of primer, there were a few dents, and the exhaust system appeared to be loose. By John Moore...
When this newspaper column began in 2014, my wife asked me a question. Wife: “How long do you intend to write this column?” Me: “Oh, I don’t know. I guess I’ll write 500 of them and then hang it up. This column is number 500. By Bob Moore For more stories about the...
