Steve Hammerle addresses the crowd Sunday after Sachse High School’s gymnasium was dedicated in his honor. The former principal, who spent nearly 50 years in public education, called the recognition “the highlight of my career.” John Kanelis/The Sachse News They made...
Growth is spreading in Collin County, increasing overall property values, while average home values are down slightly, says Brian Swanson, deputy chief appraiser-business operations and compliance of Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). “The overall value of the...
The Choo Choo Express will return for the third annual Train Day Saturday, July 25. File art Train enthusiasts and families are invited to climb aboard for the return of Sachse Train Day, a free community event hosted by the Sachse Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 4...
Registration is open for the Sachse Police Department’s R.A.D. Basic self-defense course, a free program designed to teach women practical techniques for protecting themselves. The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program is a nationally recognized course that...
After months of preparation, the 42-member cast of “Newsies” is ready to take the stage this weekend. Courtesy Wylie Acting Group By Allison LaBrot | [email protected] Wylie Acting Group (WAG), a nonprofit community theater organization, is gearing up for two...
Members of the Wylie East Solar Car Team and advisers pose with the “East Beast 2.0,” before departing for the 2026 Solar Car Challenge. The team is competing in the five-day, cross-Texas event this week. Photo Courtesy Wylie East Solar Car Team By Allison LaBrot |...
The N5SAC Amateur Radio Club held a general class licensing course recently for students interested in upgrading their licenses. Courtesy photo Nearly 90% of participants earned their General Class amateur radio license during a licensing course and Field Day...
5 Loaves Ministries will host its annual BTS bash Saturday, July 18. File art 5 Loaves Ministries is preparing to welcome hundreds of local families to its fourth annual Back 2 School Bash Saturday, July 18, with this year’s theme, “Bright Futures Start Here.” The...
Day in, day out for nearly a decade, volunteer drivers with Families to Freedom have shown up at hospitals, police stations and carefully arranged meeting spots to transport people escaping abuse. Sometimes the passenger is a woman carrying little more than a purse...
