Brenden George (16) completed 16 of 25 passes for 280 yards, three TD’s and an interception in the Mustangs 49-14 win over Naaman Forest. Maddie Smith/C&S Media The Mustangs continued their defensive dominance from the prior week and sprinkled in touchdowns early...
COVID-19 variant found in Dallas County
Dallas County officials announced the first known case in the county of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 – first discovered in the United Kingdom. This is the third known case in Texas. The individual who tested positive is a male in this 20s with no recent history of...
Food pantries look to 2021
With economic uncertainty in the forecast of 2021, several food banks in the area expect similar challenges to the ones they faced in 2020 in the coming year – including food shortages and a lack of volunteers. Mary Warkentine of the Wylie Community Christian Care...
Senator sees tight budget
Texas State Sen. Angela Paxton hopes that her proposal of a new law will prevent parents from going through the ordeal experience by Tommy and Ami Davis. Ellie’s Law, or Senate Bill 225, would protect Texas children by requiring violations and deficiencies remain...
No. 2 crine in the U.S. demands attention
Since 2010, January has been recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month. Each year, strides are being made to bring awareness to this modern-day form of slavery where youth and adult victims are controlled through force, fraud or coercion to exploit...
Late game struggles plague Sachse in losses
Heading into the season, Sachse has to feel a little snake-bitten last season because a lot of their results came down to losing close games. You can see a number of games from last season decided by 10 points or fewer and coach Mikesell saw that as a learning...
Paycheck Protection Program reopens
Beginning today, Jan. 11, small businesses who have not received emergency loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), can apply for loans, according to a news release from Rep. Van Taylor. Business who have previously received PPP funding who qualify can...
Allred not involved in House fight
Texas District 32 Rep. Colin Allred wasn’t involved in the scuffle, despite reports from various media outlets, as Congress finished counting the Electoral College votes. The initial reports stated Allred nearly came to blows with Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., after a...
New COVID-19 testing center open
A new COVID-19 testing site has opened at Southfork Ranch in Parker. Testing is free at the center, said Akeed Asdi, operational manager of All American Testing. The Southfork Ranch location, at 3700 Hogge Drive, opened about two weeks ago. All American Testing...