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Unity critical to retain House majority

Unity critical to retain House majority

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Without that unity, Patrick said that...

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Mustangs corralled in bi-district

Mustangs corralled in bi-district

ALLEN – It was one round and done for Sachse baseball. They fell 2-1 to Dallas Jesuit in Class 6A Region II bi-district best-of-three series. The Mustangs took the opener 3-1 behind a strong performance on the mound from Chase Alford at Allen High School. The senior...

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Speaker plans visit to SHS

Speaker plans visit to SHS

Sachse schools are enhancing their efforts to help community members with mental illnesses. International speaker and suicide attempt survivor Kevin Hines will speak at Sachse High School three times Thursday, May 23. He will give a presentation to SHS students in the...

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Bill would move bond elections

Bill would move bond elections

The Texas Senate last week passed a bill that would move bond, debt and tax elections to November where voter turnout is higher. The bill, authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston, Sen. Brian Birdwell of Granbury and Sen. Pat Fallon of Prosper, also places a limit...

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A silver lining

A silver lining

AFJROTC earns Silver Star Community Service Award For the second year in a row, the Wylie East Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps earned the Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award. This award was only given to the top five percent of all...

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“Newsies” nominated for awards

“Newsies” nominated for awards

Wylie High School’s drama department is in the running for prestigious awards. They received several nominations from the Schmidt and Jones High School Musical Awards for their performance of the musical “Newsies.” Nominations include: Best Show; Best Orchestra; Best...

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Student Government Association brings home award

Student Government Association brings home award

One Collin College organization was honored for taking a stand against domestic violence. At the Texas Junior College Student Government Association State Convention, the Student Government Association (SGA) won Event of Year for their program “Love Does Not Hurt: An...

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Who dat?

Who dat?

Ozigbo signs with New Orleans Saints Devine Ozigbo is bound for ‘The Big Easy.’ After not being selected he signed as an NFL undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints. “WHO DAT. As if I needed any more motivation,” Ozigbo said on his Twitter account. According...

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Teacher Appreciation Week set for next week

Teacher Appreciation Week set for next week

During the first full week of May, the country will celebrate one of the most influential groups of people: teachers. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-11 this year. According to the National PTA’s website, this will mark the 25th year of the event. It was started in...

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