Columnist John Moore grew up with a television set much like the 1969 RCA console pictured here, which was originally owned by movie star, Gene Autry, and now belongs to John’s friend, Scott Rice. Photo Scott Rice Maybe it was different when we only had three channels...
The song and dance spectacular ‘Crazy for you,’ produced by Garland Summer Musicals opens July 19 and stars Erin Gaynan as Polly Baker and Brad Weatherford as Bobby Child. Courtesy photo The Garland Summer Musicals (GSM) wraps up its 2024 season with the Gershwin...
Marge and Ron Quick volunteered to take on the task of revamping and reopening the Sachse Senior Center gift shop. The Sachse Senior Center has a new gem inside the facility; a gift shop with a unique assortment of gifts that are guaranteed to give back. And although...
Brandon Dale A Dallas man has been sentenced to life without parole for his capital murder conviction in the 2021 robbery and beating death of a Sachse resident. On Tuesday, June 25, the Collin County District Attorney’s Office announced that Brandon Dale, 43, was...
The East Beast Extreme, a solar car built by Wylie East students, will be racing against other teams at Texas Motor Speedway in mid-July. Under the sweltering Texas sun, the Wylie East Solar Car Team will soon be ready to beat the heat as they compete in a NASCAR-like...
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Semeli Toilolo at the Tuesday, June 18, groundbreaking ceremony where he and his family were surprised to learn they will receive a new home being built for them in Lavon. Courtesy photo Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Semeli Toilolo and his family will...
Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” – Anthony Bourdain Barbecue is a versatile word. It can refer to an outdoor place to cook meat; to cooking meat; and can also reference a gathering of people for the purpose of serving meat cooked...
My grandfather called it a “Po Boy Lunch.” That meant we were having leftovers in whatever creative way my grandmother came up with. Recently, I took two biscuits from breakfast and loaded them with smoked brisket, and from the garden, purple onions and jalapeños. A...
The Wylie ISD proposed general fund budget as presented. Courtesy Wylie ISD The Wylie ISD board of trustees approved the budget for the 2024-25 school year. In his last presentation before budget adoption, Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Operations Scott...
