A rare and impressive large-scale model train from Wilbur Frey is currently on display at the Sachse Historical Society. Jeremy Hallock/The Sachse News Trains have long been tied to the history of Sachse. In 1886, the city’s founder, William Sachse, gave some of his...
Diving deep to learn the facts about Lake Lavon dam
Everyone drives around it, depends on it for its life-sustaining water and enjoys it for recreational purposes. Lake Lavon and its dam plays a major part in Collin County life and its management is a large component of the lake. Talking to Lake Manager Michael Kinard...
GISD hosts Family Engagement Month
Families in Sachse have a chance to provide valuable feedback to schools. November is Family Engagement Month, which focuses on parent-teacher relationships. Several GISD schools have launched a month-long drawing contest as a way to celebrate and also gain feedback....
Runaway win: Mustangs stampede Colonels in victory
GARLAND – Sachse took care of business on Friday, Nov. 2 against South Garland at Williams Stadium. They clinched no worse than a share of the District 10-6A football championship in a 55-0 win on Senior Night. “South Garland has been struggling and we did what we...
Honor Flight DFW honors heroes one flight at a time
“The time is short and the mission is big” is a mantra often recited by volunteers involved with Honor Flight DFW. The nonprofit organization was created to honor America’s veterans living in the North Texas area for their service and sacrifices. Every time a flight...
Opinion: Secretary of State Pablos applauds early voting turnout
AUSTIN — Statistics compiled by the office of the secretary of state show Texans cast ballots in record numbers during the early voting period before the Nov. 6 midterm general election. Of the 12,255,607 registered voters in the 30 most-populous counties of Texas,...
Video: Fallfest features pony riding lessons
Sachse Chamber of Commerce held Fallfest Saturday, Oct. 27. Activities included a craft corner, vendors, a petting zoo, a car show, a Men’s Best Legs Contest and pony rides. Kids had an opportunity to learn how to ride ponies with the assistance of professionals.
Video: La Joya in Wylie destroyed; Boo on Ballard still planned
A two-alarm fire overnight decimated La Joya Mexican Cocina located at 211 N. Ballard Ave in downtown Wylie. A passerby who spotted fire coming through the roof shortly after midnight initially called in the fire, according to Wylie Fire Chief Brent Parker. An...
Video: Fire Department celebrates with open house
As kids explore the fire station and learn from firefighters, they also make new friends and enjoy participating in safety-themed activities together. For more photos and coverage of the fire station open house see the Oct. 18 edition. For video of fire prevention...