Sachse sophomore infielder Noah Siddall throws to second base during Game 2 of a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game against Rockwall-Heath on Thursday. Sachse rallied for a 7-5 win. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
Wylie gardener’s cactus captures attention While a century is a long time, it’s not always accurate when it comes to the infamous Agave Americana, also known as the century plant. In less than 10 years, Candy Watson’s century plant, located in a berm 150 ft from the...
Wylie ISD administrators have announced that Tiffany Doolan will take over as leader of Wylie East High School. Doolan, currently associate principal of the same school, will take over Mike Williams’ position. Williams has served as Wylie East’s principal since its...
Collin County Commissioners Court last adopted the Collin Cares recovery plan to distribute $171 million in federal funds as assistance to families, individuals and governmental entities impacted by COVID-19. The city of Sachse, about a third of which is in Collin...
Property values continue to increase in Collin County, but not as much this year as they have in the past, figures released last week by Collin Central Appraisal District last week show. The CAD mailed 2020 certified estimates of taxable value to property owners...
Texas has learned a lot about itself — and its education system — through the coronavirus crisis. We’ve learned how critical education is to parents’ work schedules, to civic engagement, to children’s security and wellbeing, and to sports and culture. Texas’ schools...
With many Americans staying home, the pressure is on to maintain fun and variety in the kitchen, so family meals don’t get boring. However, cranking out three meals a day can be a burden. In fact, the average American can only prepare five meals without a recipe,...
Wylie High School Principal Virdie Montgomery has gained national attention for going the extra mile, or 800 miles, to remind his senior students they are in his thoughts. Montgomery, with wife Pam as chauffeur and navigator, drove 800 miles over 12 days to...
In response to losses sustained because of the COVID-19 crisis, Sachse City Council last week approved a grant program that provides up to $5,000 in relief to businesses. The decision resulted from an executive session held after the Monday, May 4 council meeting....
