Collin County elected officials began receiving higher salaries Oct. 1 as part of the county’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget. Commissioners Court approved the compensation schedule last month in a 4-1 vote, with County Judge Chris Hill casting the lone vote against it....
Columnist John Moore rarely went out to eat when he was young. But when he did, he had a pretty good idea where his family was going to dine. Photo: Moore Family Photos By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com “Are we going out to eat?” was not a phrase my...
Sachse alum Teagan Duffie helped lead the Mustang boys basketball team to postseason wins over Rockwall and Waxahachie, and to their first-ever appearance in the third round of the playoffs. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
By Carrie Dunlea Retirement often brings more freedom, but it can also mean fewer daily opportunities to connect with others. Whether you're newly retired or simply looking to expand your circle, building new friendships can improve both physical and mental well-being...
Columnist John Moore bought a lot of books when he was young. He still has many of them. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not sure what fundraisers try to sell to grade school kids today, but when I was a kid, it was books. The...
Members of the Wylie East Solar Car Team and advisers pose with the “East Beast 2.0,” before departing for the 2026 Solar Car Challenge. The team is competing in the five-day, cross-Texas event this week. Photo Courtesy Wylie East Solar Car Team By Allison LaBrot |...
After months of preparation, the 42-member cast of “Newsies” is ready to take the stage this weekend. Courtesy Wylie Acting Group By Allison LaBrot | [email protected] Wylie Acting Group (WAG), a nonprofit community theater organization, is gearing up for two...
Registration is open for the Sachse Police Department’s R.A.D. Basic self-defense course, a free program designed to teach women practical techniques for protecting themselves. The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program is a nationally recognized course that...
The Choo Choo Express will return for the third annual Train Day Saturday, July 25. File art Train enthusiasts and families are invited to climb aboard for the return of Sachse Train Day, a free community event hosted by the Sachse Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 4...
