Bobby Giles & Texas Gales will be back again this year to perform at Bluegrass on Ballard May 30. File Art Downtown Wylie will once again fill with music, chrome and festival activity when Bluegrass on Ballard returns Saturday, May 30, for a full day of free...
Although students received an extended break from school last week, several other entities were impacted by frigid temperatures and hazardous road conditions. Garland ISD closed all schools and facilities from Tuesday, Jan. 31, until Friday, Feb. 3, with students...
Two local full-time moms with a passion for women’s headwear are making their presence known in Wylie despite being a young business. A little over one month old — celebrating the mark Sunday, Feb. 5 — the Turquoise Feather Hat Company already has a busy schedule,...
A high-achieving teenager was recognized for his project that provided essential supplies to those passing through Good Samaritan of Garland’s doors. Tucker Halliday, a junior at Sachse High School, was issued a proclamation for his Eagle Scout project during the...
As the deadline for ordering a bond election nears, trustees met to discuss the specific propositions they want to put forward to voters on the May ballot. Staff presented a final list of potential bond projects — including one addition — during a special workshop...
A local artist known for her singing, dancing and acting abilities is using her talent to help nurture and grow a future generation. Caren Sharpe-Herbst, an instructor at KC’s Dance and Cheer in Sachse, said she has been active in theater since she was 5 years...
After serving as a justice of the peace for nearly a decade, a longtime Wylie resident is looking forward to enjoying his retirement. Jerry Shaffer, the namesake of the football stadium near Burnett Junior High School in Wylie, called it quits on his working life at...
As the mid-February deadline for state agencies to implement their own TikTok use policies looms, local governments and school districts have weighed in with their own guidelines. Governor Greg Abbott instructed state agencies to govern the use of the social media...
Individuals looking to get involved with a local organization promoting disaster preparedness and response have the opportunity to do so in a class offered by the Sachse Community Emergency Response Team. This year’s G-317 course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m....
