Maddie King and Santa pose during the Pancakes with Santa fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 6, at the fire station. The city of Sachse kicked off the holiday season last week with its annual Christmas Extravaganza on Wednesday, Dec. 3, filling the municipal campus with a...
Pop-Up Parks, a new concert series, Easter events and much more are planned for Sachse citizens this year. The city’s Parks and Recreation departments are taking things to the next level after receiving substantial budget increases for the current fiscal year. For...
With frequent complaints from residents about noise made by commercial dumpsters being emptied long before dawn and homeowners leaving bulk trash out for weeks, councilmembers had plenty to say about trash. Assistant City Manager Lauren Rose gave a presentation on the...
Boots ’N Barbecue, the largest fundraiser for the Wylie ISD Education Foundation, may be sold out, but there are still opportunities to get involved. The event, set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, will happen at a new venue — the Plano Event Center— this year. Last...
Garland ISD has achieved a long-awaited milestone that benefits educators and dyslexic students alike. The Dyslexia Therapist Training Center has achieved accreditation. This milestone for the GISD Dyslexia Department has been in the works since 2019 and will allow...
A new state law has significantly increased punishment for human traffickers. Senate Bill 4 was approved by the state Legislature during the third special session in October 2023 and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December. The new law, which went into effect Feb. 6,...
Wylie’s first soul food showdown celebrated culture and history with imaginative and flavorful foods prepared by participants of all ages. The inaugural Taste of Soul event Saturday, Feb. 17, was held at Waterbrook Bible Fellowship Church in Wylie. The well-attended...
There’s a place in the city where seniors can enjoy the company of others and participate in group activities in a warm, welcoming environment. The good vibes of the Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center attract an equal number of local seniors and residents from...
The regular council meeting on Monday, Feb. 5 included changes to rules for truck parking and authorization for contracts involving upcoming road projects. Council authorized the City Manager Gina Nash to execute a professional services contract for the design of...
