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Wylie ISD prepares for leadership transition

Wylie ISD prepares for leadership transition

Conroe ISD announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson has been named its lone finalist for the superintendent position. Courtesy photo Conroe ISD announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson has been named its...

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Artist fostering local talent

Artist fostering local talent

A local artist known for her singing, dancing and acting abilities is using her talent to help nurture and grow a future generation.  Caren Sharpe-Herbst, an instructor at KC’s Dance and Cheer in Sachse, said she has been active in theater since she was 5 years...

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Former Justice of the Peace reflects on careers

Former Justice of the Peace reflects on careers

After serving as a justice of the peace for nearly a decade, a longtime Wylie resident is looking forward to enjoying his retirement. Jerry Shaffer, the namesake of the football stadium near Burnett Junior High School in Wylie, called it quits on his working life at...

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Policies attempt to curb city, school staff TikTok use

Policies attempt to curb city, school staff TikTok use

As the mid-February deadline for state agencies to implement their own TikTok use policies looms, local governments and school districts have weighed in with their own guidelines. Governor Greg Abbott instructed state agencies to govern the use of the social media...

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City, school facilities closed for second consecutive day

City, school facilities closed for second consecutive day

Updated Wednesday, Feb. 1, to reflect GISD and WISD closures. As Sachse remains impacted by Winter Storm Mara, several school, city and county facilities remain closed. The city of Sachse announced that all facilities are closed Wednesday, Feb. 1, continuing a closure...

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Incumbents file for places on May ballot

Incumbents file for places on May ballot

For the next few weeks, candidates and municipalities will work to shape the election landscape this May. Filing began Wednesday, Jan. 18, and will close Friday, Feb. 17. Sachse voters will head to the polls for both municipal and school district elections May 6 to...

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CERT hosting annual class next month

CERT hosting annual class next month

Individuals looking to get involved with a local organization promoting disaster preparedness and response have the opportunity to do so in a class offered by the Sachse Community Emergency Response Team. This year’s G-317 course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m....

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Bailey Road residents voice concerns at meeting

Bailey Road residents voice concerns at meeting

A much-anticipated road project was presented to council at their most recent meeting; however, not all residents were thrilled with the street’s classification. Several residents spoke about the design plans for Bailey Road during the public comment portion of the...

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Daddy-Daughter Dance set for Feb. 17

Daddy-Daughter Dance set for Feb. 17

An annual staple for building relationships between fathers and their daughters — while showing off dance moves — is set to take place in early February. Sachse’s annual Daddy-Daughter Dance is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, inside the community center’s...

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