CASA volunteer Dawn Brucher has mediated between teens and foster families. Courtesy art When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms, friendships and, often, contact with siblings — all in a...
City officials took action last week to preserve a precious commodity that often goes unnoticed until it is needed. Wholesale treated water is purchased by the city from North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and cities are required to update its plan every five...
The city has partnered with Four Seasons Markets to bring a monthly farmers and artisans market to the 5th Street District. Beginning 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, the farmers market will be open the second Saturday of the month through October. In addition to...
Dreamy sunsets paint the sky a messy blend of orange and pink, while sweet-smelling grass, pristine mountains and bubbling water surround you. It’s the beginning of summertime – camping season! While there’s nothing wrong with sleeping bags inside a tent, we prefer...
As a child growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, we had two main grocery stores. Shur-Way and Piggly Wiggly. Or as my dad called it, “Hoggly Woggly.” A trip to the store was like each TV commercial had come to life. Advertising agencies at the time were very good at what...
Dedicated to enhancing the city’s green spaces and environmental sustainability, 237 volunteers from 21 groups made a significant impact on the city’s landscape recently. These devoted individuals showed up for the Arbor Day Jubilee, Saturday, April 6, an event that...
Plastic waste is polluting ecosystems, affecting health In the bustling urban landscape of modern America lies a problem that’s as pervasive as it is pernicious: plastic waste. And despite the concerted efforts to recycle paper, cardboard and metals, plastic continues...
If you want to ride in a firetruck, practice intubation on a manikin head, cut the doors off a car and climb a 100-feet ladder, then apply now for the Sachse Citizens Fire Academy. Sachse Fire-Rescue is taking applications and classes are set for 6-8:30 p.m. on...
Residents from Collin and Dallas county cities with upcoming general elections will head to the polls later this month to begin the early voting process to elect city council members in contested races. The first day of early voting is Monday, April 22 and continues...
