Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
A local nonprofit is teaming up with the Sachse Public Library to offer a creative outlet for students with disabilities on a monthly basis. Able Mindset is hosting the program on the third Saturday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. Jan. 21 with sessions scheduled...
Local musicians in two area high schools were recognized for reaching the University Interscholastic League State Marching Competition in November 2022. Students from both the Wylie East High School and Wylie High School marching bands received a proclamation from...
Although the most recent election wrapped up in November 2022, candidates wishing to file for the May ballot will begin to do so next week when the filing window opens. In Texas, municipalities, school districts and other entities have the option to hold regular...
After a successful 2022, staff at Sachse’s Parks and Recreation Department are focused on programming at the community center for 2023. Recreation Manager Cynthia Wiseman said several programs are planned throughout the year that are geared toward residents of all...
Families living in Garland ISD are now able to exercise a unique perk of living in the district. Regardless of where they live, parents have the ability to choose which Garland ISD school their children attend. The application window for choice of school and magnet...
A busy 2022 resulted in a new record for checkouts at the Sachse Public Library. Library Manager Daniel Laney said there were 150,000 checkouts in 2022, breaking the previous record, 138,000 checkouts, by 12,000. There was also an increase in the usage of the...
An investigation into the service issues with natural gas provider Atmos Energy has been opened by the Texas Railroad Commission — the state’s energy regulation agency. The investigation opens after Governor Greg Abbott wrote letters to the Railroad Commission...
Increases to housing, food and energy costs led to more visitors at several local food pantries throughout 2022. Executive Director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry Audrey Wallace said her nonprofit served 30,000 families this year, a 20% increase from 24,000 families in 2021....
