Columnist John Moore still listens to the albums he bought over 50 years ago. Photo John Moore New music coming out used to be an event. Most of the time, you and your friends knew it was coming and you were waiting, money-in-hand, at the record shop to buy it. I...
Many people may not think twice about purchasing flowers for Valentine’s Day – after all, they’re typically one of the top three most commonly given gifts on the holiday. Florists, though, have to prepare months in advance for what’s often a spur-of-the-moment...
Sachse girls basketball has won or earned a share of the district title 10 of the last 13 seasons. After sharing honors with Rockwall in 2014-15, they have been outright winners the last six seasons. For the full story, see the Feb. 13 issue or subscribe...
One of the city’s most traveled roads is getting a temporary upgrade. Merritt Road is set to be completely redone in 2022, but according to Director of Public Works Corey Nesbit, it won’t last until then in its current state. For the full story, see the Feb. 13...
For the fourth year in a row, crime in Sachse has decreased. Police Chief Bryan Sylvester presented the 2019 crime statistics at last week’s city council meeting. Crimes are down 9 percent overall, from 713 in 2018 to 647 last year. For the full story, see the...
HVAC course gives students new goals In a state that seems to experience all four seasons in a week, heating and air conditioning are especially crucial. Wylie ISD realized this and, a few years ago, set about transforming this need into a class. The district’s...
Dear Rusty: My birth date is 1947. My wife is 1950. We both took our Social Security years ago at age 62 due to health concerns because we questioned if we would live to age 78 to equalize the extra payout if we would have waited to age 66. Taking early at 62 may have...
Another UIL realignment has come and gone, and things remained the same for Sachse football, and boys and girls basketball. The UIL announced new alignments on Monday, Feb. 3. Sachse stayed with Garland, Lakeview Centennial, Naaman Forest, rival Rowlett, North...
Sachse High students proved they had talent last weekend. The school held its annual talent show Thursday, Jan. 30. Sixteen acts involving nearly 30 students took the stage. First place went to Sky Toups for her rendition of “Social Climb” by I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY...
