By Andrew [email protected] Proposed changes to Wylie ISD’s literature review process took center stage during a recent Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting, following concerns over a previously approved book and ongoing public feedback. Proceedings began...
The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...
5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse has a $50,000 goal for North Texas Giving Day. Donations will support not only food distribution, but also infrastructure, transportation and staffing needed to keep pace with rising demand. Courtesy photo North Texas Giving Day returns...
Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, who represented District 89 in the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019, has died, officials announced Monday, Sept. 1. Laubenberg, a Republican, represented a Collin County district that includes Allen, Fairview, Lavon,...
Mark Hernadez, artist and middle school art teacher, will debut a new exhibit, Sentimientos del Macho, Sept. 6-27 at Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center in Fort Worth. Courtesy photo Lavon resident Mark Hernandez, 39, a middle school art teacher, is preparing to debut...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called lawmakers back to the Capitol for a second special session, setting forth 19 agenda items he said are critical to addressing recent disasters and longstanding policy goals. The session began at noon on August 15, following a...
The World’s Fair of 1904 debuted several foods that are enjoyed today. The “Food, Glorious Food” exhibit at the Brown House shares the stories behind the ice cream cone, Jell-O and more. The Brown House has brought back two popular exhibits with improved layouts...
Addy was one of the volunteers at the 5 Loaves Back 2 School Bash. Courtesy photo Local students are ready for class thanks to the Back 2 School Bash hosted by 5 Loaves Food Pantry last month. More than 300 children and their families enjoyed an afternoon of...
Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Clay Cooper took to the Wylie Opry stage Saturday, Aug. 2, along with his sons, Colt, left, and Caden. A Wylie native, Cooper started his career at the Opry at age 13. He now owns a venue in Branson, Missouri, where he performs...
