As severe weather season nears, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding residents that they can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during the state’s annual tax holiday, scheduled for April 26-28. The sales tax exemption begins...
September is Suicide Prevention Month throughout Garland ISD campuses, and counselors are working to ensure students and their families have the resources they need. Responsive Services Administrator Lisa Olsen said the district is planning several district-wide...
5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse got a chance to be on the receiving end of a donation — and further their mission to serve more people in the local communities experiencing food insecurity. Several residents, city staff, elected officials, along with the Sachse Chamber...
Sachse City Council approved the 2021-22 budget and tax rate, amended the school zone ordinance and accepted the resignation of the city secretary during the Sept. 7 meeting. Following a public hearing, council adopted the 2021-22 budget and tax rate. However, because...
When Luke Keefer picked up his head, he saw an ocean-wide hole in the middle of the Red Oak defense. The game was tied at 14 apiece still in the first quarter. Keefer had already scored once in the game and was primed for a second. He dashed right through the helpless...
Although the Texas legislature is currently in special session, a long list of new laws passed during the regular session of the 87th Legislature take effect Sept. 1 Some of the notable bills include: HB 1927 Constitutional Carry The License to Carry permit required...
Home gardener Catherine “Cathi” Banks has learned by trial and error how to get the most from the raised bed gardens that have lined her back- yard in Murphy for the last six years. In fact, Banks’ has not only had good luck with her gardening adventure, she...
Garland ISD board members voted to approve a temporary mask requirement for all students and staff at the Aug. 24 board meeting. The mask requirement went into effect Sept. 1 and lasts until Oct. 26, or until further guidance is provided on Gov. Greg Abbott’s...
Sachse voters will be asked to cast their ballot on four bond proposals and eight amendments to the Texas Constitution in an election called for Nov. 2 by city council. The four proposals, listed as Proposition A through D, total roughly $55 million to fund various...
