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Lavon sailor named warfighter of the week

Lavon sailor named warfighter of the week

Capt. Matthew Kiser, commanding officer of the USS John C. Stennis, left, presents Gunner’s Mate Seaman Gwenivere Zambo of Lavon with the warfighter of the week award, Feb. 26.  U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Tener The commander of...

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Brown House debuts ‘entertaining’ exhibits

Brown House debuts ‘entertaining’ exhibits

In a gallery at the Brown House, one of the latest exhibits, “Our Fascination with Period Dramas,” explores the enduring popularity of historical fiction. The Brown House in downtown Wylie is inviting guests to take a nostalgic look at the past through two new...

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Appraisal notices mailed

Appraisal notices mailed

Property values are about to take center stage for Sachse residents—in Collin or Dallas County—as appraisal notices begin arriving in mailboxes. The Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) has been busy collecting and entering data in preparation to generate 2025...

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Council candidates file pre-election campaign reports

Council candidates file pre-election campaign reports

Candidates for mayor and city council positions have filed their required 30-day preelection campaign finance reports ahead of the upcoming municipal election, detailing their fundraising and expenditures in compliance with state law. Among the filers is the incumbent...

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Delays, damage, disruption with McMillen Road project

Delays, damage, disruption with McMillen Road project

Drone shot of the McMillen Road expansion site. Courtesy City of Wylie The long-anticipated McMillen Road expansion — a $21 million infrastructure project meant to connect the cities of Wylie and Murphy with a safer, wider route — has been in limbo following a federal...

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REAL ID deadline nears

REAL ID deadline nears

Beginning May 7, every air traveler 18 years or older will be required to present a REAL ID compliant license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the U.S. or access certain federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security...

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Sales tax holiday April 26-28

Sales tax holiday April 26-28

As severe weather season nears, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding residents that they can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies without paying sales tax during the state’s annual tax holiday, scheduled for April 26-28. The sales tax exemption begins...

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Zoning changes, budget amendments approved

Zoning changes, budget amendments approved

The Sachse City Council took several actions at its regular meeting, ranging from a zoning change approval to amendments in the city’s budget and capital plans. At the beginning of the Monday, April 21 meeting, council recognized the city’s Community Emergency...

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