Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...
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....
The Texas Department of State Health Services updated COVID-19 information for May 24 through 28. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed one death and 135 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Collin County, for...
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products this weekend during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. The holidays...
The Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center in Sachse continues to remain closed despite most city facilities reopening to the public. Part of the delay in reopening the senior center is due to staffing issues. Previously, Senior Center and Program Manager Carla...
Crystal Liechty, orphan care director at Northplace Church in Sachse, loved her career as a teacher but said as she reached her 50s, her passion started to change. At the time, she was already volunteering as the orphan care director and said that the first thing...
