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Renowned saxophonist to instruct at camp
From Staff Reports [email protected] Renowned tenor saxophonist Mario Cruz, a former member of the legendary rock-fusion group “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” will share the stage with established and up-and-coming jazz musicians in a series of concerts celebrating...
Blueberries and the brain
New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh blueberries, given as 24 g of freeze dried powder, showed positive changes in cognitive function over a placebo. The research, “Dietary...
Special legislative session starts next week
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Texas legislators return to Austin next week for a Special Session to take care of one required bill, then address a laundry list of business they did not complete in the 140-day regular session that ended in May....
Banish biting season
Tips for eliminating backyard pests As the weather gets warmer, mosquitoes can prevent homeowners from reaping the benefits of living life outside. According to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of TruGreen, 85 percent of Americans say that mosquitoes limit...
STAAR report card website launched
From Staff Reports [email protected] The new STAAR report card website rolled out last month provides Texas parents stronger student-specific information and helpful resources. Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced that Texas parents will now have...
Paving the way for road repairs, improvements
City looks at widening Sachse Road and 5th Street By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] Public works officials have established a list of priorities regarding street expansion and maintenance for fiscal year 2018. The work is part of Sachse’s...




