Steve Hammerle addresses the crowd Sunday after Sachse High School’s gymnasium was dedicated in his honor. The former principal, who spent nearly 50 years in public education, called the recognition “the highlight of my career.” John Kanelis/The Sachse News They made...
Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff cuts the ribbon for the new Sachse Animal Shelter Saturday, Oct. 26, as the police chief, city manager, city council and stakeholders look on. The shelter, built using 2021 bond funds, took just over one year to build and can handle double the...
Orson Welles’ legendary 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio drama is highlighted in an exhibit, The Magic and Mystery of Early 20th-century Entertainment, at the Brown House now through Nov. 7. The Brown House Visitor Center in Wylie is opening two exciting new exhibits,...
Hope’s Gate, a Wylie-based nonprofit, hosted its 5th annual “Hope Under the Stars” event Saturday, Oct. 5, in Olde City Park in downtown Wylie. Approximately 130 guests gathered to support the nonprofit’s education initiative. Olde City Park in downtown Wylie became...
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Sachse resident Tom Horst, along with his family, are fans of the food, the exhibits, the parade, the displays and much more at the State Fair of Texas. Courtesy Tom Horst The State Fair of Texas, an iconic celebration deeply rooted in tradition, has captivated...
When Kaylee Rodgers’ mom brought home extra decks of playing cards from work one day, the 16-year-old homeschool student didn’t see a game—she saw possibilities. What began as a small craft project made entirely from the cards blossomed into something much larger than...
In-Sync Exotics hopes to meet its $200,000 North Texas Giving Day goal this year. The funds will help with over $20,000 per month in food expenses and more than $240,000 annually for veterinary care. Courtesy In-Sync Exotics In a community as vibrant and diverse as...
Students from the Adulting Well class at Wylie High help pack more than 80 food bags each week for WISD students in need through the backpack/B.I.G. Feed program. Courtesy Rebekah Rodgers Driven by the urgent need to address students’ weekend hunger, the B.I.G. Feed...
