Garland ISD students posted gains in four of five tested subjects on this spring's State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency. The exams measure student performance in Algebra I,...
Former U.S. Representative Ralph Hall, 95, whose political career lasted more than 50 years, as the oldest person to serve in the U.S. House, died Thursday, March 7. According to information released by news reports, the Republican died of natural causes at his home...
The Hudson Middle School choir performs “Bring Him Home” from the musical “Les Miserables” at the Armstrong Elementary carnival Saturday, March 2. Other activities included inflatables, games, a petting zoo and a cake walk. For more photos, see the March 7 issue or...
Attendees of the Wylie Education Foundation gala, held Saturday, Feb. 16, learn a dance from members of the Cooper Junior High Sparklers. The event helped raise $170,000 for the foundation.
The city of Sachse hosts its second annual Christmas Extravaganza Wednesday, Dec. 5. Mayor Mike Felix reads a proclamation declaring Dec. 5 the official start of the holiday season, and lights up City Hall’s Christmas tree for the first time.
Everyone drives around it, depends on it for its life-sustaining water and enjoys it for recreational purposes. Lake Lavon and its dam plays a major part in Collin County life and its management is a large component of the lake. Talking to Lake Manager Michael Kinard...
Families in Sachse have a chance to provide valuable feedback to schools. November is Family Engagement Month, which focuses on parent-teacher relationships. Several GISD schools have launched a month-long drawing contest as a way to celebrate and also gain feedback....
GARLAND – Sachse took care of business on Friday, Nov. 2 against South Garland at Williams Stadium. They clinched no worse than a share of the District 10-6A football championship in a 55-0 win on Senior Night. “South Garland has been struggling and we did what we...
“The time is short and the mission is big” is a mantra often recited by volunteers involved with Honor Flight DFW. The nonprofit organization was created to honor America’s veterans living in the North Texas area for their service and sacrifices. Every time a flight...
