Sachse senior running back Brendon Haygood, pictured in previous action, finished with 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 19-17 road win over Wylie East from Wylie ISD Stadium on Friday. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected]...
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Welsh winner from Wylie
Beth Miranda of Wylie and Scarborough Tigger, her 20-year-old palomino Section A Welsh Pony, won Supreme Champion in carriage driving events Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Welsh Pony and Cob Society’s American National Show in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Twenty years of training...
Water district budget up 10.3%
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is coping with a flood of new residents into its 2,200 square-mile service area. With 55,500 people moving into the region each year, the district has adopted an FY2025 budget that will invest about $1.1 billion as part...
Heritage Park plans expansion celebration
Final preparations are taking place ahead of Heritage Park’s Grand Opening Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. After months of construction work, Sachse residents of all ages will have a new and improved place to play. The grand opening of the Heritage Park...
Domestic Violence Awareness highlighted
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled...
Sports
Alone in first: Sachse rallies for 19-17 win over Wylie East
Sachse senior running back Brendon Haygood, pictured in previous action, finished with 180 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 19-17 road win over Wylie East from Wylie ISD Stadium on Friday. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected]...
With Wylie East on the horizon, Sachse topples Lakeview Centennial
Sachse senior running back Keandre Little attempts to reach the end zone during Friday's District 9-6A football game. Little finished with 55 rushing yards and one touchdown in the Mustangs' 35-7 win over Lakeview Centennial. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By...
Sachse star RB Haygood commits to Boise State
Sachse senior running back Brendon Haygood announced on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday that he will play college football for Boise State. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] It’s less than two months into...
Big plays, dominant defense powers Sachse past Wylie
Sachse senior running back Brendon Haygood runs up the sideline for a 98-yard touchdown during the first half of a District 9-6A football game against Wylie on Thursday night from Homer B. Johnson Stadium. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Volleyball roundup: Sims recognized for 1,000 career kills in Sachse’s win over North Garland
Sachse senior outside hitter Kaelynn Sims, pictured in previous action, was recognized for 1,000 career kills during a home match against North Garland on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Lady Mustangs overcame a slow start to defeat the Lady Raiders 3-0 (25-19, 25-10, 25-8)....
Education
School accountability grades still blocked
An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...
Student discipline a top priority for district
Wylie ISD officials want to do something to better deal with student discipline, as there have been reports of 65 employees who have been physically hurt by students since the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, with 19 of these people requiring medical care for...
Retired school employees reach out to community, state
For 13 years, the Wylie Retired School Employees (WRSE) have proved that the work of educators and school district employees does not end at retirement. Through service and advocacy, this dedicated group is empowering retirees to make a lasting impact on each other,...
Sachse High School Principal wins award
Creel named Region 10 Outstanding Principal of the Year SACHSE — Shae Creel, principal of Sachse High School, has been selected by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as the Region 10 Outstanding Principal of the Year. The honor recognizes...
Trustee election for WISD cancelled
Howard, Reising, Kennon to fill seats The bi-annual trustee election originally scheduled for Nov. 5 for Wylie Independent School District was officially cancelled last week. Since each of the places up for election did not have two or more candidates, the district...
Life & Style
Planning the perfect road trip: Tips for an unforgettable journey
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
Exploring America’s autumnal treasures
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Successful renovation tips: What to know before you start
Kitchens are often described as the most popular room in a home, and that’s not mere conjecture. A survey from House Digest asked participants to identify the room they consider most important in their homes, and roughly 41 percent chose the kitchen. Residents tend to...
Keep migrating birds in the dark
Light pollution confuses birds as they fly south Since most birds migrate at night, light pollution can cause birds to become disoriented and attracted to urban centers where they be killed by flying into buildings. Photo courtesy Reinout Dujardin/Pixabay The...
Breaking Free: A Ministry of Miracles
Scott Mormon, the founder of Breaking Free, has several pillars of service. To learn more, visit bfservices.org. Courtesy photo Six days a week Scott Mormon is on a mission. He’s in the streets of Plano ministering to the homeless and disadvantaged, then working with...
Opinion
2024 trip prices far from magical
Photo by Ricardo Guzman, Pixabay As we left Ashdown, Arkansas, in my mom’s 1971 Buick Electra 225 Limited, my mom turned to my dad and asked, “Jimmy, are you sure we have enough money?” He responded, “Well, Mary. If four hundred dollars isn’t enough to spend two weeks...
Iceboxes are cool
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that's been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Courtesy John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family...
The screening process
Movies were betterin a theater. A theater filled with people. Such was the case before the internet. Before HBO. Before people holed up in their living rooms and away from their neighbors and friends. A time when pay-per-view meant you bought a ticket to watch a...
Scouting for knowledge
John Moore’s genuine Scouting pocketknife. Courtesy John Moore I learned a lot from Scouting. Started as a Cub Scout, then joined Webelos, then the Boy Scouts. Girls and making money took priority over my time around age 14, so I never made Eagle Scout. But what...
The Pioneer Skillet
Cast iron skillet used for generations by John Moore’s family that was featured in The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Courtesy John Moore. My momma’s skillet and this columnist are featured in the fall 2017 issue of The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Well, it used to be my momma’s...