Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indicate that the state...
The 87th Texas Legislative session ended May 31 after Texas Democrats staged a walkout that dissolved the quorum needed for a vote, killing Senate Bill 7, known as the Election Integrity Protection Act. If passed, the bill would have set uniform early voting hours,...
Herfurth Elementary School student Ariana Martinez Hueda set a district record by becoming the first Garland ISD student to win the Region 10 Third Grade Spanish Spelling Bee. The nine-year-old won the title after besting competitors from seven North Texas...
Sachse High School principal Shea Creel, Superintendent Ricardo Lopez and select Garland ISD trustees celebrated the top two students of the Class of 2021 by surprising them at their homes Saturday, June 5. SHS class valedictorian is Mirial Disi and Andy Nguyen is...
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees received a presentation concerning possible legislation that could affect the district, welcomed the newest board member and recognized several schools during the May 25 regular meeting. Newly elected Daphne Stanley took her office...
Throughout the U.S., little box-like structures are popping up in neighborhoods, parks and schools – anywhere people gather – to offer free reading material. For many, those little boxes packed with books hold the key to promoting literacy for children and adults who...
The Sachse Bond 2021 Committee met May 24 at City Hall to discuss the projects they will recommend to council for the upcoming bond election to be held in November. During the March 22 regular meeting, city council issued a charge to the committee. The proposed...
The Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center in Sachse continues to remain closed despite most city facilities reopening to the public. Part of the delay in reopening the senior center is due to staffing issues. Previously, Senior Center and Program Manager Carla...
Crystal Liechty, orphan care director at Northplace Church in Sachse, loved her career as a teacher but said as she reached her 50s, her passion started to change. At the time, she was already volunteering as the orphan care director and said that the first thing...
