The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Deputy Superintendent Kim Spicer as the district’s new superintendent during its regular meeting Oct. 21, a session that also featured district updates and campus recognitions. The meeting began with...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has been asked to reconsider a permit to build a wastewater treatment plant between Parker and Murphy. The two cities, eight individuals and the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) have filed motions for...
Fall is finally here and that means cooler weather, shrinking daylight, orange and yellow leaves, Halloween costumes, scary movies and pumpkins. Pumpkin Prowl, the annual event hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21,...
Council had a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. to consider appointments to the city’s boards and commissions. All board and commission appointees for the city serve two-year terms that expire in October. Animal Shelter Board reappointments are Jim Mathis...
Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities. That readership number is based on a recent national study...
Brendon Haygood (against Wylie East) was part of the scoring onslaught the Mustangs unleashed against Naaman Forest. The Mustangs continued their defensive dominance from a week ago and sprinkled in touchdowns early and often, beating Naaman Forest, 49-14. In...
Sachse’s new mural cannot be missed. It is colorful, bright and 150 feet wide. Located on the side of Chase Oaks Church Woodbridge Campus at 2709 3rd Street in Sachse, the new mural was unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 20. By Jeremy Hallock To...
In just a few weeks, area residents can learn some ghostly local history. In collaboration with the Sachse Historical Society and the Sachse Cemetery Board, a Celebration of Souls is planned that includes arts and crafts for children, education about Dia de los...
City of Sachse councilmembers approved the proposed FY 2023-24 budget and tax rate at the Monday, Sept. 18 regular meeting. The city’s operating year is Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. The FY24 budget includes nearly $74 million in total revenue and $92.6 million in total...
