Mary Lange, commander of American Legion Hale-Combest Post 315, received the Texas Legionnaire of the Year award earlier this month. File Art A Wylie woman whose leadership helped bring “The Wall That Heals” to the community last year has received one of the Texas...
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...
The Sachse Farmers Market will return for the 2026 season Saturday, April 11, offering residents a monthly opportunity to shop local goods and connect with the community in the city’s 5th Street District. Operated by Four Seasons Markets in partnership with the city,...
Sachse Fire-Rescue recognized the dedication, training and lifesaving efforts of its personnel during the department’s 2025 Annual Awards Banquet, highlighting achievements across emergency response, professional development and years of service. The evening opened...
The 59th Annual Wylie Show & Sale is scheduled for March 22–28, 2026, at the F.O. Birmingham Agricultural Center in Wylie. The weeklong event highlights the work of area youth exhibitors and features livestock shows, student shop projects, horticulture entries and...
A full day of Easter activities is planned for Sachse residents beginning with the Easter Egg Scramble at 10 a.m. at Heritage Park. For the full schedule visit cityofsachse.com. File art Several Easter-themed events are planned across the Wylie, Sachse and Murphy...
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....
