Garland ISD trustees honored longtime board member Linda L. Griffin and recognized student achievements during their Aug. 25 regular meeting. Griffin, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 23, after serving the district for 28 years. She was the first Black woman to serve on the...
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,...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] Frank Millsap understands that he is in the toy-making business; those for adults. These knickknacks aren’t small, nor inexpensive. In fact, one cost a customer around $250,000. To be more precise, these “toys” are...
By Emily Sharp News Intern [email protected] Miracles are rare, but Wylie has its very own for homeowners Jeronimo and Lucy Cavazos. The Cavazos have a century plant that is in full bloom, standing at more than 15 feet high. The plant sits across from a...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] About five years ago, Pat Payton got fully involved in metal artwork. Now, he’s combining that with another love, sports, to create a memorabilia facility where people can purchase metal-based items related to...
