If you’re the parents/guardians of elementary school-age children, the News is collecting Letters to Santa again this year. The letters will be printed in the December 22 edition of The Sachse News. Please print out the attached document, have your child write their...
Crafts, food trucks, music and more will draw thousands of people to Heritage Park this weekend. The 34th annual Sachse Fallfest, put on by the Chamber of Commerce, is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Classics like the critter corral, pony rides, kid zone,...
Fall is here and the décor of choice, pumpkins, will soon be appearing on doorsteps throughout neighborhoods. Searching for that perfect pumpkin or gourd for decorating or carving can be a fun experience, especially if you have children. If you want your excursion to...
Is your pool looking tired and outdated? If so, maybe it’s time to think about doing a major renovation for your pool. Older pools can benefit from advances in technology and materials. The experts at Hobert Pools can inspect your pool and make recommendations about...
Drawing on a vivid imagination and his years of experience as a crime scene investigator, Jim Howell of Wylie has written three novels and is working on his fourth. Although Howell pointed out that the first effort, “Emerald Reflections,” is a romance novel, the next...
When administered properly, antibiotics can provide essential, even lifesaving, relief to a sick child. However, antibiotics are not without risks. While they are commonly used to kill bacterial infections or prevent infections from occurring after surgery, overuse...
Don’t tell a member of the Wylie Elite Joy cheer team that they can’t do something. They will prove you wrong – and they’ll do it with a smile. The co-ed competitive all-star cheerleading team is composed entirely of children and young adults with special needs. No...
The sun can be both friend and foe. A warm, sunny day can improve mood and increase levels of vitamin D in the body. Exposure to sunlight during the day also can help regulate the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. However, overexposure to...
As a dog ages, several changes may occur besides a greying muzzle. Senior dogs have more health concerns than younger dogs, but they can still make playful, loving companions. Harmony Peraza, a veterinary technician and the study subject manager for the Texas A&M...
