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Taste of Sachse returns for second year

Taste of Sachse returns for second year

A community initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and encouraging residents to shop and dine locally is returning to Sachse for a second year this spring. The Taste of Sachse, organized by the Sachse Economic Development Corporation, started on May 4, runs...

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GISD names SHS gym after former principal

GISD names SHS gym after former principal

Garland ISD trustees recognized student achievements, reviewed financial and safety reports, and considered several action items, including naming proposals. During its Dec. 16 regular meeting, trustees recognized winners of the district’s 2025 Holiday Card Contest...

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Yes ,Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Yes ,Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

“DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.“Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. “Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’“Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? “VIRGINIA O’HANLON.“115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET.” VIRGINIA, your little friends...

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Holiday magic, one stop at a time

Holiday magic, one stop at a time

Rosie and William enjoy a stop on Dixie Circle, one of several locations on this year’s Sachse Trail of Lights, where mild mid-60s temperatures made a barefoot stroll part of the holiday experience. The holidays are officially shining brighter in Sachse with the...

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Remembering the fallen at Wylie Cemetery

Remembering the fallen at Wylie Cemetery

Nathan, a Boy Scout with Troop 78, places a wreath during Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at Wylie Cemetery. The National Wreaths Across America ceremony at Wylie Cemetery Saturday opened with a call to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their...

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What’s cooking

What’s cooking

Columnist John Moore collects cookbooks. Especially ones with a family touch. Courtesy John Moore The transition to digital is understandable in some areas. Watching old movies is easier online. But when it comes to reading, I still prefer a hard copy. A book....

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Cookie Exchange

Cookie Exchange

Five Christmas cookie recipes that will be a hit at any cookie exchange are featured in the Life & Style section. Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Makes 48 cookies 1⁄2     cup unsalted butter, softened 3⁄4     cup peanut butter 1⁄3...

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Wylie High esports defends, earns title

Wylie High esports defends, earns title

Since its start in 2020, Wylie High School’s esports roster has skyrocketed in number, and the team’s ability to earn and defend multiple titles reflects the program’s focus on skill development. Merriam-Webster defines an esport as, “a multiplayer video game used as...

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Driver receives national award

Driver receives national award

WISD bus driver Julio Ospina, center, with Maritza Valentin, Liz Ospina, Jessie Murphy, Stephanie Meeks and Christie Hebert, received the 2025 Special Needs School Bus Driver of the Year award. Allison LaBrot / The Wylie News An act of care and quick thinking has...

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