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...
An annual fundraising event for nonprofits across North Texas began taking donations at the start of the month. North Texas Giving Day is put on each year by the Communities Foundation of Texas with the 18-hour online fundraising event scheduled for Sept. 22. The...
With the current fiscal year ending Sept. 30, council considered the new budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 during its Tuesday, Sept. 6, meeting. Director of Finance David Baldwin presented the final budget, which only included two changes from what was proposed...
Garland ISD was one of the top districts among its Dallas County peers, according to a presentation during its most recent meeting. Trustees received a comparison to other urban districts in Dallas County during the Tuesday, Aug. 23, regular board meeting. Veronica...
Sachse took Prosper by surprise on the opening kickoff, as they recovered their onside kick. The Mustangs (0-2) then scored on 27-yard strike from Brenden George to Kaliq Lockett on the second play to take a 7-0 lead, but it was not enough as the Eagles (2-0)...
Wylie’s latest nonprofit is on a mission to serve women at a time when they need it the most. Hope Bridge Pregnancy Resource Center, a ministry of Youth with a Mission Wylie (YWAM), offers free pregnancy testing, resources and support for women facing unplanned...
For the third year in a row, the Sachse Mustangs head into week two after a loss at the hands of Coppell. This season, the Mustangs face a potentially even more formidable challenge Friday night, when they host Prosper (1-0) at Homer B. Johnson Stadium. The Eagles are...
An annual classic car event is returning in its parade form for the third consecutive year. The Sachse Car Show Parade, hosted by the Sachse Chamber of Commerce, will showcase cars of different makes and models to residents throughout the city, said Jeanie Marten,...
Sachse Fire-Rescue is hosting the second iteration of a popular class to a new set of residents interested in learning more about the department and hands-on learning about the life of a firefighter. The first class for the second Citizen’s Fire Academy will be held 6...
