Camping escapes made for crisp nights, colorful views and autumn adventures By Carrie Dunlea North Texas, summer’s relentless heat has finally begun to loosen its grip. Mornings turn cooler, evenings invite an extra layer and suddenly sitting beside a campfire sounds...
Six candidates are seeking seats on the Wylie Independent School District Board of Trustees in the Nov. 3 election, including three incumbents and three candidates competing for an open seat. Jacob Day, Place 6; Stacie Smith, Place 1; and Virdie Montgomery, Place 5,...
Caleb Bass looks the football into his hands during a passing drill for the Sachse football team on Monday afternoon. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] In the final hours leading up to Sachse's first fall football practice,...
Sachse senior Samuel Ledbetter won first place in the boys' division at last Saturday's Plano ISD Invitational, with a time of 10:03. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] PLANO -- One year after winning the District 9-6A title,...
Columnist John Moore (right) and his sister, Renee', are pictured on a 1966 trip to Carlsbad Caverns. Photo: Mary Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Leaving Ashdown, Arkansas, was an event unto itself. When your family has one car, going anywhere was a treat....
The Sachse volleyball team huddles around head coach Rikki Jones during a timeout against Rockwall-Heath on Tuesday. Photo by Art Stricklin / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] HEATH – Sachse got its 2026 volleyball season off to a rough start...
Sachse residents looking for a way to become more involved in their community have an opportunity to help shape the city's future by serving on one of several volunteer boards and commissions. The City of Sachse is accepting applications through Friday, Aug. 14, for...
The 2026 Wylie Championship Rodeo has been canceled after officials were unable to secure a temporary venue while renovations are underway at the Wylie ISD rodeo facility. For more than 30 years, the annual rodeo has been a community tradition, with the Wylie Area...
Steve Hammerle addresses the crowd Sunday after Sachse High School’s gymnasium was dedicated in his honor. The former principal, who spent nearly 50 years in public education, called the recognition “the highlight of my career.” John Kanelis/The Sachse News They made...
