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 Sonia Duggan [email protected] Are you addicted to the hit HGTV show Fixer Upper? Well, I am. Judging by the show’s success I know I am not the only one. From the moment I watched my first episode I was hooked. So when my friend and fearless church...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Sachse is not immune to the latest craze hitting the United States; the digital game “Pokemon Go,” where participants capture and battle imaginary creatures. Following clues on their smart phones, gamers are...
Ice cream is a popular dessert that’s enjoyed across the globe. Blending the cold and the creamy, ice cream is an ideal treat on a hot day. According to IceCream.com, 87 percent of Americans have ice cream in their freezer at any given time. While Americans may...
City officials gather for support, take time to mourn fallen officers By Sonia Duggan [email protected] It was a time of reflection and deep sorrow as members of the police and fire departments, EMS, city employees and officials met at the flagpoles at City...
A funeral procession for Dallas Police Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens will occur along parts of the PGBT on Wednesday, July 13 beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m. The lengthy procession will enter President George Bush Turnpike at Midway Road traveling east to U.S. 75...
By Greg Ford Staff Writer [email protected] Among all the projects in the $455.5 million Garland ISD bond package that was passed in 2014 by district voters, one of the most grandiose and elaborate was the proposed natatorium. That project, which at the time...
