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Mustangs run to three district titles

Mustangs run to three district titles

Sachse’s Cameryn Fair (left) and Jaeda Bradshaw (second from left) and Wylie’s Madison Kemp qualified for the area meet in the girls 100-meter dash. Bradshaw won the race, Fair captured second place and Kemp earned fourth place. Photo by Elijah Kloepping /...

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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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Property values increase by 8 percent

Property values increase by 8 percent

Property values in Sachse increased 8 percent from last year to a new high of $2.6 billion including new property added to tax rolls, according to preliminary estimates from Collin and Dallas Central Appraisal Districts. The estimates are used by taxing entities, such...

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Pedal Car Races Sunday, May 5

Pedal Car Races Sunday, May 5

Young race car drivers, ages 2 to 5, compete for the checkered flag Saturday, May 5 during the 15th annual running of the Pedal Car Races in historic downtown Wylie. Wylie Downtown Merchants Association and the city of Wylie sponsor the races. Registration opens at 1...

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Centenarian served her country

Centenarian served her country

Nellie Hoff knows a thing or two about serving. The 100-year-old resident of Mustang Creek Estates of Sachse not only spent decades as an elementary school teacher; she was also one of the nation’s first female Marines. “I remember Pearl Harbor happening,” Hoff said....

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Festive Fiesta Flavors

Festive Fiesta Flavors

Make your next fiesta one to remember with colorful decor, festive touches and, perhaps most importantly, unique and mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for seconds. To achieve the ideal flavors of a fiesta done right, try bringing something new to the table...

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