The filing period for the Garland ISD May 3, 2025, trustee election officially opened Jan. 15. This marked the beginning of the process for residents interested in running for one of three available seats up for election. Place 1 is currently held by the board’s...
Wylie kids have a chance to show off their cooking skills to the entire district. Share the Plate, a recipe contest, will occur throughout the majority of September. From Sept. 7 to Sept. 28, Wylie Independent School District’s student nutrition team will accept...
A local educator is in the running for a national award. Amy Segrest, counselor at Cox Elementary in Sachse, recently received a nomination for LifeChanger of the Year. This award honors teachers who make a difference in the lives of their students and colleagues...
Students in Garland Independent School District return to classes next week. School starts at 8:10 a.m. for elementary schools, 8:50 a.m. for middle schools and 7:30 a.m. for high schools. Morning prekindergarten begins at 8:02 a.m. and afternoon prekindergarten at...
Collin College trustees propose increasing the property tax rate by a fraction of a penny to help fund a proposed fiscal year 2018-‘19 budget of $285.7 million. The board of trustees will conduct the first of two meetings on the tax rate at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16...
Merica Clark did not graduate with her friends in 2005. She had her cap and gown, announcements and parties she planned to attend, then just days before the ceremony, she found out that she failed two state tests and would not get to walk across the stage. Thirteen...
With the recent rise in school shootings, many families are concerned about students’ safety when school starts again. Garland ISD, however, is working to keep kids safe from all types of threats. According to GISD security coordinator Keith Chapman, the district has...
A Sachse student recently achieved a rare honor. Last month Mikayla Sears, 12, attended Space Academy, a branch of Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The weeklong camp promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),...
Backpacks, school supplies, immunizations and haircuts will be provided free of charge to qualifying Wylie Independent School Districts students at the annual Back 2 School Fair slated for Saturday, Aug. 4. The fair, hosted by the school district, is from 8 a.m. to 10...
