How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...
It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside; Instead enlist these chemical-free strategies to manage these pests in your landscape. Start by eliminating the mosquitoes’ breeding grounds. Drain...
In a close race, the Solar Car Team from Wylie East High School finished second in its division last week at the Solar Car Challenge held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. The WEHS team, which led the first day, finished second to the Prosper Mighty Engineers. It...
Some district and county attorneys reportedly have begun to dismiss misdemeanor marijuana possession cases following the Texas Legislature’s passage of House Bill 1325, a law creating a legal path for the cultivation and marketing of hemp and hemp products. Gov. Greg...
School districts are gearing up to welcome students back to class. Wylie, Garland and Plano Independent School Districts will offer back to school fairs over the next few weeks to help families prepare. WISD’s fair is set for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at the...
Several former and current footballers were recognized in the 2019 Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine. Sachse incoming senior Myles Nash and incoming junior Kortlin Rausaw made the cut on the Texas Top 300 recruiting list. Myles was named to the best of the rest...
Budget season is upon us, and city officials are gearing up to readjust finances. Sachse City Council met in regular session Monday, July 15 to discuss the long-range financial plan and preliminary Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Finance Director Teresa Savage...
The end of July means we’re halfway through the worst of the heat. Nicknamed “the dog days of summer,” July and August typically mark hottest days of the year. With temperatures continuing to rise into the upper 90s and low 100s, it becomes even more crucial for...
Governor Greg Abbott today deployed state resources to the North Texas area and other locations in anticipation of severe weather expected to hit the region through Friday. In addition to water rescue operations teams, the Governor has also deployed helicopters and...
