Columnist John Moore (top left) poses with his band Freedom in 1976. The posters on his bedroom wall at the time were of his musical inspirations. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com My dad hated holes in the walls. So, when mom wanted something hung up, he...
Imagine being part of a group where only women are allowed. No kids, no husband, no pets. Your only responsibility is for yourself – and making sure you have fun! Sure, there’s a caveat. You must be willing to commune with nature as you fraternize with a group of...
Despite changes necessitated by the COVID-19 and questions as to whether Sachse would even have a Fallfest this year, Chamber of Commerce Interim Executive Director Nancy Runge called the event a huge success. Normally held as a one-day event, this year’s Fallfest...
Hudson Middle School is transforming the way students are disciplined after discovering traditional In-School Suspension (ISS) settings did little to change their behavior. The former ISS room at the campus has been turned into a wellness room allowing students to...
Garland Independent School District will have to make budget adjustments after a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (TRE) failed when presented to voters. Voters cast 53,886 votes (51.62%) against and 50,494 (48.38%) for the proposed TRE. Despite the fact it would have...
After losing their first game all season, Sachse has a new win streak. The Lady Mustangs went three for three in the past week, knocking off Rowlett, Lakeview Centennial and Highland Park. They proved themselves as road warriors, traveling to each of those respective...
Texas has the second-highest population of veterans in the country––nearly 1.5 million––and many of these veterans are poor or homeless. While groups around the state are tirelessly working on veterans’ behalf, there is always more to be done to ensure their civil...
Sachse City Council voted unanimously during the Oct. 26 regular meeting to approve the issuance and sale of Special Assessment Revenue bonds concerning Public Improvement District (PID) No. 1. Two bonds were issued, one for the PID Improvement Area No. 1, which is a...
Garland Independent School District has expanded its pre-K offering to include full and half day options at 27 campuses as well as two pre-Kindergarten centers. This will be the first time GISD has offered full-day pre-K and eligibility requirements have been waived...
