Jeff Avery with his 1969 C10 Chevrolet pickup, winner of the C10 Nationals Truck of the Year. Courtesy photo Jeff Avery has a couple of pickup trucks parked at his Sachse home, though he doesn’t drive them much. Instead, he shows them at competitions where vehicles...
Access to government records allows citizens to see how public decisions are made, how taxpayer dollars are spent and how local officials conduct the public’s business. The importance of those rights is highlighted each year during Sunshine Week, observed this year...
Columnist John Moore still has the license plate from his first car. A 1966 Ford Mustang. Photo: John Moore Lee Iacocca gave us two American classics: the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. The first was intended to compete with the Chevy Corvair Monza. The latter...
More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds....
Columnist John Moore’s great grandmother had one cure for everything. He wishes she’d used Lavoris instead of Dr. Tichenor’s. When I was little, every time I got sick, I was fairly certain that every medication the adults dispensed was designed to kill me. Before the...
Capt. Matthew Kiser, commanding officer of the USS John C. Stennis, left, presents Gunner’s Mate Seaman Gwenivere Zambo of Lavon with the warfighter of the week award, Feb. 26. U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Tener The commander of...
Growing families often discover that the home that once felt just right can quickly begin to feel tight. Many first-time buyers purchase a “starter home,” a practical and affordable entry point into homeownership. But when children enter the picture — and especially...
A T-shirt featuring the Sachse Historical Society’s newly adopted logo was raffled during the group’s March 1 annual meeting. Shelley Dowdle/The Sachse News The Sachse Historical Society adopted a redesigned logo, approved new leadership and outlined plans for...
Garland ISD trustees approved policy updates addressing artificial intelligence and diversity, equity and inclusion language, declined a proposal to add prayer time during the school day, and authorized a joint elections contract during last week’s board meeting. The...
