Sachse High School senior Joshua Osakwe, right, prepares to greet a kindergartener at Mustang Stadium Friday, May 2. About 200 Sewell and Armstrong kindergarteners attended the event where seniors met them at midfield to give them small gifts in a symbolic “passing of...
With summer vacation coming to an end, Garland Independent School District students are set to return to the classroom Monday, Aug. 2. School officials anticipate there will be a prolonged period of adjustment as students — especially those who were virtual in the...
With the days becoming hotter, Sachse Fire-Rescue asks residents to keep safety in mind as they enjoy outdoor activities. “As the state opens back up, there are many more opportunities to participate in outdoor activities and gatherings,” Fire Prevention Specialist...
Sachse city council heard the bond committee’s recommendation and discussed the preliminary budget during the workshop prior to the July 26 regular meeting. The bond committee, which has spent the last several months meeting with residents to determine a bond amount...
The Sachse bond committee held its final meeting June 13 at City Hall to determine a bond package they think is palatable to voters. The committee, consisting of Tim Shivers, Lindsay Buhler, Brad Ford, Scott McMurdie, Josh Ackles, Charles Elk and John McKinney, were...
Every Garland ISD student will have access to free, nutritious meals every school day throughout the 2021-22 school year. A student’s household income would typically need to meet eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. This year,...
Sachse City Council made appointments to various boards and commissions, received a budget update and discussed Blackburn Road during the July 12 council meeting. Financial Director Teresa Savage presented information on the city’s long-range financial plan,...
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reported the first cast of monkeypox is a Dallas County resident in a July 16 news release. The Dallas resident traveled from Nigeria and arrived at Love Field on July 9. The individual is hospitalized and is in stable...
Garland ISD will hold a conference created for parents and families Tuesday, July 20, a first for the district. According to the GISD website, the conference will cover ways to support student engagement in-home and in the classroom. This summer’s theme will be “Team...
