Garland ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget Monday, adopting a spending plan that projects a General Fund deficit of more than $28 million while also recognizing several award-winning departments and honoring longtime Purchasing Director Mark Booker...
As warmer springtime weather brings out more pedestrians and bicyclists, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching a new “Be Safe. Drive Smart” safety campaign aimed at preventing collisions between motor vehicles and others sharing roadways....
After a three-day journey from Amarillo, a group of lions, tigers and lemurs are beginning a new chapter in Wylie — trading a private facility for spacious enclosures, regular veterinary care and a permanent home at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational...
Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff congratulates Sachse City Manager Nash for being appointed vice president of the Texas Association of City Managers. Courtesy City of Sachse After nearly two decades in municipal management, Sachse City Manager Gina Nash is stepping into a new...
CASA volunteer Dawn Brucher has mediated between teens and foster families. Courtesy art When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms, friendships and, often, contact with siblings — all in a...
Sachse Fire-Rescue recognized the dedication, training and lifesaving efforts of its personnel during the department’s 2025 Annual Awards Banquet, highlighting achievements across emergency response, professional development and years of service. The evening opened...
The 59th Annual Wylie Show & Sale is scheduled for March 22–28, 2026, at the F.O. Birmingham Agricultural Center in Wylie. The weeklong event highlights the work of area youth exhibitors and features livestock shows, student shop projects, horticulture entries and...
A full day of Easter activities is planned for Sachse residents beginning with the Easter Egg Scramble at 10 a.m. at Heritage Park. For the full schedule visit cityofsachse.com. File art Several Easter-themed events are planned across the Wylie, Sachse and Murphy...
Access to government records allows citizens to see how public decisions are made, how taxpayer dollars are spent and how local officials conduct the public’s business. The importance of those rights is highlighted each year during Sunshine Week, observed this year...
