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Fireworks, live music and family fun

Fireworks, live music and family fun

While Independence Day falls on a Saturday this year, local celebrations begin a day early, with communities offering fireworks, live music, family activities and patriotic traditions throughout the holiday weekend. Sachse residents will have a chance to kick off...

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Governor signs bill aimed at EPIC City

Governor signs bill aimed at EPIC City

Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the media before signing House Bill 4211, sponsored by Rep. Candy Noble, designed to prevent developers from restricting property sales to customers of a certain religion. Behind them, from left, Rep. Jeff Leach, Sen. Angela Paxton, Rep....

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Texas lawmakers scrap STAAR

Texas lawmakers scrap STAAR

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...

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Giving open for local nonprofits

Giving open for local nonprofits

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...

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Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg dies

Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg dies

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,...

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Abbott calls second special session

Abbott calls second special session

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...

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Brown House exhibits focus on food, fashion

Brown House exhibits focus on food, fashion

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...

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