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...
After winning their respective races in the May 4 general elections, councilmembers Brett Franks (Place 1) and Michelle Howarth (Place 2) were sworn in for new terms at the Monday June 3 council meeting. Council also approved a motion to reappoint Franks as Mayor pro...
I have a lot of my grandparents in me. I’m cheap. I also love the Arkansas Razorbacks. Nowhere is this truer than when it comes to radio, television, and an Arkansas game. I grew up listening to free radio and watching free television. So, the idea of paying...
Sachse Public Library summer programming kicks off with a party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1. An adventure is planned for patrons of Sachse Public Library this summer. Summer programming kicks off with a party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1 at the...
Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff announced Garland High School senior Margaret Bryant as the recipient of the 2024 City of Sachse Scholarship. Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff announced Garland High School senior Margaret Bryant as the recipient of the 2024 City of Sachse Scholarship....
A groundbreaking ceremony for Kreymer Elementary, the newest Wylie ISD school scheduled to open at Brown Street and Springdale Way in 2025, was held on Monday, May 20. A few hours after a groundbreaking ceremony for Kreymer Elementary, the district’s newest school...
You would think that there’s only one way to fold towels. But, you’d be wrong. Growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, my momma showed me how to fold them, as well as shirts, socks, underpants, and other personal sundries. I assumed that this skillset would carry me all the...
Steven Hammler, Jared Vanderburg, Adam Vaughn, Brian Goodrich, Bryce Crabtrey, Jacob Crabtrey, Cooper Reynolds, Jacob Brown and Jackson Davis show off one of the benches at Firefighters Park. Photo courtesy Wesley Vanderburg The playground at Firefighters Park got a...
Kenobi is one of the exotic cats rescued by In-Sync Exotics. Photo courtesy In-Sync Exotics. In-Sync Exotics, a renowned sanctuary for rescued exotic felines, is hosting its inaugural fundraising gala, “Whisker Wishes - Making Miracles Happen,” at 6 p.m. Saturday,...
