The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...
Theatergoers of all ages and tastes have plenty of entertainment options this weekend. Three local high schools have musicals scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 25. Sachse High School’s stage will bring a certain small, provincial town to life as...
Sachse girls basketball has been the most dominant team in Garland ISD for the past five seasons. After picking up two victories last week, they’ve won a staggering 62 straight district games. For the full story, see the Jan. 23 issue or subscribe online....
Although many people try not to imagine disaster scenarios, one local group is encouraging the public to be prepared. Sachse Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is accepting members for this year’s basic training class, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 and...
Sachse was well represented at the GISD spelling bee last week, thanks to the efforts of two fifth grade girls. Keziah Thomas of Armstrong Elementary and Lexie Mumphrey of Sewell Elementary each won their campus’ spelling bee earlier this month, which sent them to the...
Do you love the idea of escaping the traffic and dreary Texas winter weather for a few days? How about spending time skiing (or snowboarding) through fresh powder then falling into bed at night completely exhausted from the exercise and fresh air? Winter sports...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Jan. 13 asked for a presidential disaster declaration for three counties that sustained widespread damage attributed to severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, hail and tornadoes. The stormy weather on Oct. 20-21 hit Cameron, Dallas and Erath...
State Sen. Angela Paxton of McKinney joins the Sunset Advisory Commission as one of four new appointments announced by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The other appointees are Senators Pat Fallon of Prosper and Eddie Lucio of Brownsville, and public member Ralph Duggins of Fort...
Lady Mustangs pick up pair of district wins The opening round of girls basketball district action will be wrapped up by the end of the week. Sachse (18-6, 5-0 in district as of Monday, Jan. 13) welcomes rival Rowlett to town at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. For...
