Garland ISD students posted gains in four of five tested subjects on this spring's State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency. The exams measure student performance in Algebra I,...
By Ed Sterling, Member services director for the Texas Press Association. Gov. Greg Abbott traveled to Rockport and Houston on Feb. 13 to announce the availability of new funding for hazard mitigation projects along the Gulf Coast following the devastation of...
Horn taken down in area round By David Jenkins Sports Editor [email protected] Sachse’s girls history making basketball season continued on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Lady Mustangs (28-7 overall as of Monday, Feb. 19) took the court against Tyler Lee in the Class 6A...
By Rick Wood Pastor, Pursuit Christian Fellowship Sachse, Texas Last week was Valentine’s Day…a day that people use to express their love for a family member or someone special in their lives. If you’ve been around long enough, you’ll know that having a good...
By Chad Engbrock A scheduled meeting for Garland ISD took on new meaning last week in the wake of the Parkland, Fla. school shooting. The district’s security department had planned an informational meeting, which was open to the public, for some time. It would include...
Armstrong students visit newly opened GISD planetarium By Mariam Ayad [email protected] Third graders in Garland ISD have a new reason to be excited about the solar system. The 77-seat planetarium at Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland has been fully...
Extend the life of the things you own; save money From Staff Reports As more and more people, businesses and governments have embraced eco-friendly lifestyles and practices, it’s never been easier for individuals to make a positive impact on the planet. One of the...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Early voting for the March 6 political party primary elections opened Tuesday, Feb. 20, and runs through Friday, March 2, at voting locations throughout Collin and Dallas Counties. On the mid-term ballots are...
By Mariam Ayad Staff Writer [email protected] The Sachse Chamber of Commerce is considering reestablishing its leadership program. The Chamber announced at the Feb. 5 City Council meeting they will start working with the city and the Sachse Economic...
