Collin College has an­nounced Fall 2021 semester plans that address classroom social distancing, vaccinations, enhanced campus cleaning, campus services, COVID-19 reporting, and more. The col­lege worked with the Academ­ic Year (AY) 2021-22 Restart Task Force, which...

Allie Spillyards didn’t appear at the Wylie ISD board meet­ing on April 19 when attendees heard her discuss the benefits of the district’s Birmingham Scholars program. But when she spoke in a vid­eo played during the meeting, many attendees may have rec­ognized her...

The Parks and Recreation Board discussed J.K. Sachse Park and The Red, White & Blue Blast during the May 13 regular meeting. The Red, White & Blue Blast will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 3 at Heritage Park. Recreation Manager Cynthia Wiseman gave an update...

Collin College and First Christian Church in Rowlett partnered with Ariel Pointe Se­nior Living Facility in Sachse to brighten the day of some of its residents. The three organizations teamed up to offer a stuffed animal adoption Friday, May 14 to Ariel Pointe’s...

Roads were the major topic of discussion during the May 17 regular city council meeting. Several residents spoke about road conditions in Sachse and Director of Public Works Corey Nesbit gave a brief update on the Merritt Road project. Resident Butch Kemper spoke...

Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on May 18 prohibiting governmental entities in Texas ­– including counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities or government offices – from mandating mask wearing. Beginning May 21, local governments or...