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Congressman Keith Self is surrounded by some of the 31 students he appointed to attend U.S. service academies and preparatory schools. Courtesy photo Starting this fall, 31 students from Texas’ 3rd Congressional District will attend U.S. service academies and...
Wylie Independent School District (Wylie ISD) has proposed a $291.2 million budget for the 2025–26 school year, reflecting a 0.45% decrease from the 2024–25 amended budget. District trustees are scheduled to adopt the budget on June 16, following a required public...
Kylo Ren, a tiger born at In-Sync Exotics in 2018, enjoys playing with a colorful cardboard tube (AKA light saber) in his pool during the annual Birthday Bash Saturday, June 7. Photo by Dave Smith for In-Sync Exotics After 25 years of rescuing and rehabilitating...
The Walmart Super Center on Woodbridge Parkway will soon have drone delivery. Courtesy Walmart Sachse City Council has approved a zone change that opens the door for drone delivery of goods purchased by residents. Council voted unanimously Monday, June 2 to...
This year’s Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 14, at Olde City Park in Wylie, includes a lengthy roster of musicians, dancers, food and retail vendors, kid fun activities and more. A celebration of freedom, family and culture is at the heart of the 6th Annual...
Sports
Sachse alum pitcher/first baseman Zachary Evans was named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 6A all-state third team Monday, June 9. Photo by Jerry Winfrey / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Sachse alum first...
Sachse alum Zachary Evans was recently named the most valuable player of District 9-6A. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For the third year in a row, the Sachse baseball team was the team to beat in District 9-6A. The...
Sachse senior Logan Schultz has been named the District 9-6A pitcher of the year. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] It was business as usual for the Sachse softball team. The Lady Mustangs were again a playoff team under the...
Sachse senior Chace Wesley (8) and junior Marcus Thigpen (3) jump in the air during pregame introductions last Thursday. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Sachse head football coach Mark “Red” Behrens didn’t mince words after...
Former Wylie East head boys' basketball coach Micah Moore was hired to the same position at Sachse on May 16. File Photo By David Wolman [email protected] Micah Moore is returning to Garland ISD. Moore was hired as Sachse head boys’ basketball coach on Friday,...
Education
Congressman Keith Self is surrounded by some of the 31 students he appointed to attend U.S. service academies and preparatory schools. Courtesy photo Starting this fall, 31 students from Texas’ 3rd Congressional District will attend U.S. service academies and...
Wylie Independent School District (Wylie ISD) has proposed a $291.2 million budget for the 2025–26 school year, reflecting a 0.45% decrease from the 2024–25 amended budget. District trustees are scheduled to adopt the budget on June 16, following a required public...
The Wylie Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on June 16, at the Wylie ISD istration Building, 951 S. Ballard Ave., to discuss the district’s proposed budget and tax rate for the fiscal year. Community are encouraged...
With proud friends and family looking on, 492 Sachse High School seniors turned their tassels and made history Friday, May 23, as the school’s largest graduating class. The Class of 2025 celebrated their achievements during a commencement ceremony at the Curtis...
Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year Lily Courtney reacts after hearing her name announced at the district’s annual banquet held Friday, May 2. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD honored some of its most dedicated and ionate educators during its annual Wylie Way...
Life & Style
The Two Tickets to Paradise cottage in St. Thomas offers panoramic views of Hull Bay and the 2-acre property which includes a large deck with a pool, cabana, grill and bar, plus an assortment of cozy seating areas. It started with a fundraiser and a cottage called Two...
Discovery Room When the summer sun scorches the Texas sky, savvy families know the best way to chill out is to head underground. Across the state, a network of natural limestone caves offers more than just geologic wonder—they provide a refreshing retreat where...
From rugged coastlines to desert canyons, icy glaciers to underwater reefs, the United States National Park System is a treasure trove of natural beauty and historical significance. With 63 official national parks—and more than 400 total sites managed by the National...
In the past decade, backyards have evolved from simple spaces with patios or decks into extensions of our homes—versatile, tranquil sanctuaries designed for rest and renewal. Whether you're looking to boost your home's value or simply carve out a personal oasis,...
Everyone needs a break now and then. Time off helps us recharge, gain perspective, and reconnect with ourselves and the people we care about. But instead of letting vacation days slip away unused—or spending them on trips that leave you needing a vacation from your...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore still shines his own shoes. As long as he can find the polish to buy. Courtesy John Moore In some cultures, people wash the feet of guests who arrive at their home. At my parents’ house, I didn’t wash the feet of guests, but I did offer to shine...
Columnist John Moore misses the old chain stores, one of which, Gibson’s, still exists in Kerrville, Texas. Courtesy John Moore Online shopping has turned us into couch potatoes who buy more than we ever used to. Adding items to an imaginary cart and clicking, “Buy...
Columnist John Moore eats a lot of jelly, but not for the reason you might think. Courtesy John Moore My sister and I would make a beeline for the cereal aisle at the Piggly Wiggly while my mom did the shopping. Decisions, decisions. Did we want to roll the dice...
Columnist John Moore finds himself a little lost with new technology. Sometimes lost a lot. Courtesy John Moore Folks aren’t counting on each other like we were 50 years ago. And technology is the wedge that’s come between us. Our parents didn’t worry much...
Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won age in the House of Representatives with bipartisan , and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by...
