Tom Washington points to a map showing the size of the Virginia colony in the 1650s. The map was part of his discussion of his ancestor John Washington’s arrival in the New World in 1657. Shelley Dowdle/The Sachse News Family history connected the past and present...
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...
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...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] In spite of a few lingering school finance issues to be addressed in a special session of the Texas Legislature next month, Wylie Independent School District trustees last week approved the fiscal year 2017-’18...
Amateur radio operators gather for annual event By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] Local amateur radio operators gathered this past weekend at Salmon Park for an important annual event. The 24-hour affair, which took place inside the park’s pavilion,...
By Wyndi Veigel [email protected] Residents that are looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day have a variety of events and locations to choose from this July 4 holiday. Monday, July 3 Firewheel Town Center, in conjunction with the city of Garland,...
High school program touted as success By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] The Garland ISD made a big move this past fall, distributing iPads to all high school students, including Sachse. That program will be expanded this coming school year,...
