Sachse High student Sidney Mallari’s short film “Value” earned a top spot at DIFF. Courtesy Photo Five Sachse High School students were involved in the creation of three films shown at the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) in late April. The Oscar-qualifying...
Student recognitions and new leadership appointments kicked off last week’s Wylie ISD board meeting, before trustees turned their attention to next year’s budget. The board welcomed Mary Zucha as the new principal of Cooper Junior High, following the promotion of...
The Saturday, June 28 ham radio class offers valuable knowledge that participants can use during emergencies and disaster. Eager individuals who want to learn more after the class can choose to purchase a 2-meter radio, such as the one above, or a handheld model....
Courtesy photo Collin College is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, set to launch this fall at the college’s Frisco Campus. The program builds on Collin College’s existing Associate of Applied Science...
The Sachse City Council is inching toward revamping its pay and benefits schedule for city employees. During its regular meeting June 16, council members received a detailed report from Sarah Towne, a representative of consulting firm Baker Tilly. Towne outlined...
This year’s Red White and Blue Blast will have the same great band, The Party Machine, along with food, kids activities, fireworks and more Thursday, July 3. Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities throughout Collin County are gearing up for a...
Sachse alumna Gracie Groothuis (5) raises her arms to the side of her body after she scores a goal during the first half of a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game against Rockwall. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Sachse ranked No. 17 in the SafeWise survey of safest Texas cities. Four of the “safest” cities in Texas are in Collin County, according to a new survey using FBI crime data. SafeWise ranked Parker at No. 2, Melissa at No. 5, Murphy at No. 11 and Van Alstyne at No....
Two Texas House members from Collin County take pride in what lawmakers accomplished in the 89th Legislature that ended this month. “The only item we are required to pass each session is the state budget,” said Rep. Jeff Leach. “I’m proud to say that the budget we...
