Dallas County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a 2.4-cent property tax increase that county officials say would help fund efforts to reduce homelessness, address encampments and expand access to mental health and housing programs. Dallas County...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] The city of Sachse approved its comprehensive plan earlier this year. Now, officials are working on achieving its goals. One area of attention is Old Town, which runs from about Salmon Road to Ben Davis Road north and...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Collin College received a $510,246 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Skills Development Fund. A Manufacturing Consortium including Air Liquide America, Lennox Industries, Inc., TYG...
Hosting family and friends for an extended period at your home for the holidays is a tall task. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that during the Christmas/New Year holiday period, the number of long-distance trips (to and from a destination 50 miles or...
When summer comes around, a common favorite tradition is jumping in the car and hitting the open road for a vacation, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer excursion. For pet parents, that exhilarating idea isn’t always so simple. Instead of being forced...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] It was perhaps the biggest surprise of Christy Elms’ 27 years of teaching. Early last Thursday afternoon at Sewell Elementary, Elm watched as Deborah Cron, the interim Garland ISD superintendent, school principal...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] In just nine days, area residents will have a unique opportunity to witness history and pay homage to friends, family and fellow countrymen who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Thanks to the dedication and efforts of...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] Teammates and opponents know how good Sachse quarterback Jalen Mayden, defensive back Isaiah Humphries and wide receiver Drue Jackson are on the gridiron. So does the United States Army, which this past Thursday...
Many families today are spread out across the country if not the globe. While some people may move away to attend college or further their careers, Children may separate from their parents to witness new travel experiences. Military service may call individuals...
