An aerial view shows Sachse's Fifth Street/Old Town District, where city officials are pursuing a long-term redevelopment effort aimed at creating a walkable mixed-use destination for residents and visitors. Courtesy photo City of Sachse Nearly 25 years after city...
Amid stagnant state funding and growing financial strain, Garland ISD is projecting a $60 million deficit in its 2025–26 general fund budget. Trustees approved the proposed budget during their regular meeting Tuesday, June 24. District officials reported the general...
Columnist John Moore is on a mission to save old timepieces. He needs your help. Photo: John Moore My friend runs a precious metals shop, selling mostly gold and silver. I was there to discuss those very things when a pocket watch caught my eye. An Elgin. My buddy...
Terri O’Neal, Animal Services Supervisor, led the shelter team for the past 18 years. Courtesy Sachse Animal Shelter After nearly two decades of dedicated service to the city, Sachse Animal Shelter Supervisor Terri O’Neal officially retired Thursday, June 26. A...
Columnist John Moore keeps an old rotary phone around. Just in case. Photo by John Moore There are many once-common aspects of the telephone that are now gone. Keep in mind that those born in the 1990s likely have never heard a dial tone, dialed a phone, or talked to...
It’s easy to overlook them as we go about our busy lives, but pollinators are some of the most essential—and unsung—workers in our ecosystems. The next time you stop to smell the roses, take a closer look. You might spot a bee, butterfly, or even a beetle helping that...
A new law now requires Texas vehicle dealers to issue metal license plates instead of temporary paper tags. Temporary paper license plates are disappearing from Texas vehicles. Under a law passed by the 88th Legislature two years ago, Monday, July 1, is the date for...
Courtesy photo Collin College is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, set to launch this fall at the college’s Frisco Campus. The program builds on Collin College’s existing Associate of Applied Science...
This year’s Red White and Blue Blast will have the same great band, The Party Machine, along with food, kids activities, fireworks and more Thursday, July 3. Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin County are gearing up for a...
