Dallas and Collin counties are moving forward with fiscal 2027 budgets that include major spending decisions and changes in property tax rates, although the two counties face different circumstances as they finalize their plans. Dallas County commissioners approved a...
After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were surrounded by others, yet deeply alone. That recurring theme of isolation — both in others and in his own life — became the foundation for his...
High school seniors planning to attend Collin College this fall will have an opportunity to learn more about the transition to college during an upcoming “Collin College Bound” event at the Wylie Campus. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, with activities...
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...
The 2026 Wylie 500 Pedal Car Race will roll through historic downtown Wylie on Sunday, May 3, offering a family-friendly event for the community’s youngest residents. Hosted by Discover Wylie in partnership with the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association, the City of...
By John [email protected] The Sachse City Council on Monday approved a zoning change allowing Garland ISD to move forward with construction of an agricultural barn where students can care for farm animals. The ordinance changes a four-acre tract from...
Sachse voters will head to the polls May 2, 2026, to decide two contested seats on the Sachse City Council, with candidates appearing on the ballot in Place 3 and Place 4 races. In the Place 3 race, incumbent Frank Millsap faces challenger Laura Tovar. Millsap is...
Teen Court Attorney Natalie Ashlin, left,accepts an award from Juvenile Case Manager Melissa Davis at the 2025-26 Teen Court banquet. Courtesy photo Wylie Municipal Court is seeking teen attorneys and jurors to handle the cases of their peers through the Teen Court...
Drone shots capture an aerial view of runners as they took off at the start of the 2025 Run for our Heroes 5K race. File Art A community event honoring military service members and supporting veterans in need will return later this month, with organizers expanding...
