Robert D. Putnam’s book “Bowling Alone: The Col­lapse and Revival of Ameri­can Community,” released in 2000, explored the decline of social capital and how trends showed Americans were avoiding joining local social groups and clubs and were withdrawing from civic...

Sachse City Council held two public hearings concerning requests to rezone two lots and recognized several members of the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) team during the June 7 regular meeting. Police Chief Bryan Sylvester gave commendations to seven members of...

The Sachse Police Department responded to a welfare concern at 3507 Glenhaven Dr. at approximately 5:51 p.m. Monday, June 7. Once inside, officers discovered a deceased male identified as 38-year-old Salah R. Eid. The circumstances of Eid’s death are being...

The Garland ISD Board of Trustees received a presentation concerning possible legislation that could affect the district, welcomed the newest board member and recognized several schools during the May 25 reg­ular meeting. Newly elected Daphne Stan­ley took her office...

Throughout the U.S., little box-like structures are popping up in neighborhoods, parks and schools – anywhere people gather – to offer free reading material. For many, those little box­es packed with books hold the key to promoting literacy for children and adults who...

The Sachse Bond 2021 Com­mittee met May 24 at City Hall to discuss the projects they will recommend to council for the upcoming bond election to be held in November. During the March 22 regu­lar meeting, city council issued a charge to the committee. The proposed...

Wylie East High School’s top graduating seniors used a metaphor of students being the author of their own stories, or lives, in their speeches to the Class of 2021 Friday, May 28 at Wylie Stadium. East Principal Tiffany Doolan gave welcome remarks at the grad­uation....