Registration is open for the Sachse Police Department’s R.A.D. Basic self-defense course, a free program designed to teach women practical techniques for protecting themselves. The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program is a nationally recognized course that...
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...
AUSTIN — Statistics compiled by the office of the secretary of state show Texans cast ballots in record numbers during the early voting period before the Nov. 6 midterm general election. Of the 12,255,607 registered voters in the 30 most-populous counties of Texas,...
Sachse Chamber of Commerce held Fallfest Saturday, Oct. 27. Activities included a craft corner, vendors, a petting zoo, a car show, a Men’s Best Legs Contest and pony rides. Kids had an opportunity to learn how to ride ponies with the assistance of professionals.
A two-alarm fire overnight decimated La Joya Mexican Cocina located at 211 N. Ballard Ave in downtown Wylie. A passerby who spotted fire coming through the roof shortly after midnight initially called in the fire, according to Wylie Fire Chief Brent Parker. An...
As kids explore the fire station and learn from firefighters, they also make new friends and enjoy participating in safety-themed activities together. For more photos and coverage of the fire station open house see the Oct. 18 edition. For video of fire prevention...
