Getty images Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. However, more physical activity and time spent in the sun can also translate to increased health and safety risks. As you and your...
The Sachse City Council unanimously approved more than $3 million in expenditures Tuesday to bolster the city’s fire and emergency medical response capabilities. Council members approved two resolutions authorizing the purchase of a new fire truck and an ambulance....
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures didn’t stop Sachse resident Brandi Petee from venturing out over the weekend. Photo courtesy Nate Petee A prolonged winter storm brought freezing rain, sleet and snow to Sachse over the weekend, prompting city officials to activate...
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 20, outlining multiple developments and updates planned for the district this year. The meeting opened with several recognitions, including the appointment of Janet Wyatt as Achieve Academy...
My grandfather was a blacksmith. To supply his shop with the metal, wood, and other materials he needed to operate, he attended auctions. Auctions that sold all types of items. Since his shop was located in Ashdown, Arkansas, that gave him close proximity to the...
A blue jay perches near a snow-dusted backyard feeder, a familiar winter sight across North Texas. With the right feeder and food, homeowners can attract a variety of birds — from cardinals to finches — throughout the year. Few things bring a yard to life quite like...
Columnist John Moore knows how to make Southern Sweet Tea, and he's offering the recipe. Courtesy John Moore The thing you discover about beverages when you travel beyond the Mason Dixon is that most folks outside of Southern civilization do not know how to properly...
The Sachse Chamber of Commerce is continuing to sharpen its focus on business advocacy, community engagement and economic development under the leadership of Executive Director Jeff Johnson, rolling out new initiatives aimed at better connecting local businesses with...
The deadline to pay 2025 property taxes in Dallas County is approaching, with payments due by Jan. 31, 2026, according to the Dallas County Tax Office. Property owners who do not submit payment by the deadline will incur an additional 7 percent of the unpaid balance...
