More than a month after an incident at Wylie East High School sparked public outcry, roughly 20 speakers returned to the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, March 24, as district leaders continued addressing routine business. During the public forum, speakers...
Just a few hours away, Broken Bow, Oklahoma offers hiking, boating, fishing opportunities, along with plenty of rental cabins, making it a great option for a quick family trip. Courtesy Daniel Hubbard, Pixabay As summer draws to a close and the school year looms,...
Garland ISD’s Board of Trustees were provided an update on projects included in the district’s $1.28 billion bond during its July 23 meeting. Javier Fernandez, Garland ISD’s director of facilities, planning and construction, told the board designs for projects in...
Sachse is no different and their August calendar includes a date-by-date timeline they will follow to adopt their FY25 budget. For more on this story see the August 1, 2024 print, or digital edition of The Sachse News. Subscribe today and support local journalism in...
Architectural rendering of the proposed Sachse High School MPAC building. Courtesy Garland ISD/PBK As part of its ongoing updates for a $1.279 billion bond package passed in May 2023, Garland ISD has been holding special bond committee meetings almost every month....
About 40 years ago, my dad gave me a radio. Not just any radio. It is what’s called a farm radio. According to Texas Co-op Power Magazine, in 1936 just three out of 100 farms had electricity. By the mid-1940’s it was three out of 10. That still left most farm...
Lead singer Julia Hill will be in Sachse Aug. 2, along with “Tribute: The Eras of Taylor Swift.” Courtesy TributeToTaylor.com Swifties, rejoice! The city of Sachse will cap off its summer concert series with a spectacular tribute to Taylor Swift at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug....
Mulch does double duty in a garden, preserving moisture while helping to keep weeds down. Courtesy Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Texas gardeners usually sing the same tune this time of year — the heat is oppressive, and moisture is in short supply. Some East Texas...
The summer provides a nice break for students and teachers alike, but school administrations and boards of trustees are busy finalizing and adopting budgets and proposed tax rates. At the June 25 regular meeting, Garland Independent School District trustees completed...
