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Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House

Martha Washington Tea Party at Brown House

Martha Washington Tea Party guests, staff and volunteers gather on the lawn Saturday, April 25. The afternoon included tea, treats, colonial games and more. Courtesy photo By Christopher J. Raso Twenty-six guests enjoyed a tea party at the Welcome Center at Brown...

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City developments still in progress

City developments still in progress

The pandemic hasn’t put a stop to progress in the city. Although projects are mov­ing a bit more slowly than anticipated, public works up­dates and new developments are still moving along. Sachse is still on its way to gaining its first hospital, Trinity Regional...

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Election Day set for Tuesday

Election Day set for Tuesday

Voters will head to the polls one last time before November this Tuesday. Election Day for the political party primary runoff election is set for July 14, with early voting concluding Friday, July 10. The election was postponed from an original May 26 date because of...

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Big Tex to miss 2020

Big Tex to miss 2020

The famous line "Howdy, folks!" said by Big Tex every year at the State Fair of Texas will be missing this fall. The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors voted on Tuesday to cancel the annual fair held in Fair Park in Dallas due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic....

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Signs of the times

Signs of the times

Two local twins are making birthdays a little happier, one sign at a time. When Alex and Nick Harrison turned 17 during quarantine, their parents surprised them with yard decorations to celebrate. For the full story, see the July 2 issue or subscribe online. By Morgan...

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WISD, GISD trustees approve new budgets

WISD, GISD trustees approve new budgets

Both Garland and Wylie Independent School Districts officially adopted their budgets for the coming school year. Garland ISD GISD trustees approved the budget at their Tuesday, June 23 meeting. The total expenditures budget is $649 million. This is divided into three...

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Early voting continues

Early voting continues

Voting is officially underway for the political party runoff elections. Voters began casting early ballots Monday, June 29 and can do so until Friday, July 10. Election Day is Tuesday, July 14. The runoff elections, resulting from the March primary, in Collin and...

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GISD summer athletic programs on hold

GISD summer athletic programs on hold

Garland ISD announced it would put its summer strength and conditioning programs on hold. The district issued the following statement Monday morning. With the rise of COVID-19 cases across Texas, and Dallas County being one of the hardest hit, Garland ISD continues to...

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