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U.S. Rep. Keith Self says Capitol Police told him the FBI had arrested a McKinney teenager in connection with an alleged threat against the 3rd District congressman.“The Capitol Police contacted me twice with alerts that included the fact that FBI had made an arrest,”...
Sachse residents who live in Dallas County will face a different property tax question from those voting on Collin County bond proposals when they head to the polls. Dallas County voters will decide whether to approve a 2.4-cent property tax rate increase intended to...
Children got an up-close look at an air medical helicopter during Sachse Public Safety Day Saturday, Oct. 17. Photo Shelley Dowdle / The Sachse News An air medical helicopter landing on the library lawn sent leaves flying and drew attention Saturday as families...
By Allison LaBrot | [email protected] Several area districts offer opportunities for seniors to attend school-sponsored events at a discount or for free. Wylie ISD and Garland ISD, specifically, issue cards to seniors ages 65 and older, active-duty military...
Sachse Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff and Kathryn Cope, Strategic Initiatives Manager for North Texas Food Bank. Sachse’s efforts earned the Top City Per Capita Award for the 2026 Peanut Butter Drive. Courtesy photo Sachse residents demonstrated their generosity during...
Sports
Sachse seniors Trason Haley, left, and Zaivehn Ramsey tackle Lakeview Centennial senior quarterback Dakari Jernigan on Thursday, Oct. 22. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By Devin Hasson [email protected] A week ago, Sachse starting quarterback Christian...
Sachse junior Arora Ngo is cheered on as she approaches the finish line at the District 9-6A cross country meet. Photo by Kim Dill Higginbotham / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Last season was bittersweet for Sachse's cross country teams. The...
The Sachse volleyball team celebrates a point won during Tuesday's 3-1 playoff-clinch win over Rowlett. Photo by Ashley Hudson / C&S Media By Devin Hasson [email protected] Every program endures its ups and downs over the years, but the Sachse volleyball...
A Sachse ball carrier looks to run around a North Garland defender on Friday at Williams Stadium. Photo by Ashley Hudson / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link to view the photo gallery from the game:...
Sachse's boys cross country team poses for pictures after winning the District 9-6A meet for the second year in a row. Photo by Kim Dill Higginbotham / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Sachse senior Samuel Ledbetter said helping lead the Mustangs...
Education
By Allison LaBrot | [email protected] Several area districts offer opportunities for seniors to attend school-sponsored events at a discount or for free. Wylie ISD and Garland ISD, specifically, issue cards to seniors ages 65 and older, active-duty military...
Former WCC members Andrew Jolay, Hannah Tang, and Zach Hewitt sing at the Wylie ISD convocation prior to the start of the 2026-27 school year. Courtesy photo The Wylie Children’s Chorus is making history as the first elementary ensemble in the district invited to...
Garland ISD trustees honored longtime board member Linda L. Griffin and recognized student achievements during their Aug. 25 regular meeting. Griffin, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 23, after serving the district for 28 years. She was the first Black woman to serve on the...
Marvin Fuller, center, is joined by family following the announcement that Wylie ISD’s new Career & Technical Education Center will bear his name in recognition of his decades of service to the district and community. Pictured are, from left, wife Melisa Fuller,...
Garland ISD reported an overall 2026 accountability score of 86, a five-point increase over the past two years, as more than 95% of district campuses earned an acceptable accountability rating. For the second consecutive year, no Garland ISD campus received an F...
Life & Style
Camping escapes made for crisp nights, colorful views and autumn adventures By Carrie Dunlea North Texas, summer’s relentless heat has finally begun to loosen its grip. Mornings turn cooler, evenings invite an extra layer and suddenly sitting beside a campfire sounds...
Fall is the perfect season to celebrate trees as they transform the world into vibrant shades of red, orange, green and gold. You can do more than just admire existing trees – because in many areas, fall is also an ideal time to plant new ones. While spring is...
Designing a new home, remodeling your own or simply rethinking aesthetics and decor all require a little imagination and a lot of inspiration. A quick online search brings up hundreds if not thousands of thoughtful ways to make your kitchen or bathroom match your...
Photo courtesy of Unsplash It’s a tale as old as treadmills: You buy a new exercise machine with the best of intentions, only for it to become an expensive laundry rack that makes you feel guilty every time you glance over at it. When it comes to making lifestyle...
Cool coastal escapes for one final getaway By Carrie Dunlea By August, many Texans have had enough. Triple-digit temperatures, baked sidewalks and endless afternoons indoors have us dreaming of somewhere cooler. Fortunately, late summer can be one of the best times to...
Opinion
When growing up, columnist John Moore watched a lot of variety shows. Usually, he watched them on a TV like the one pictured, which weighed as much as an Oldsmobile. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Red Skelton. Ed Sullivan. Dean Martin....
Columnist John Moore fondly remembers the emergence of cable television. He still has a cable connector, just in case he needs it. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The City of Texarkana dates its official beginnings to 1873. Like many cities and towns of...
Columnist John Moore prefers the cars of yesteryear over the cars of today. Pictured is his high school car, a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com It was the 1970s, and my uncle was behind the wheel. His 1969 Cadillac...
Columnist John Moore was raised on fried baloney sandwiches. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The phrase, “We were poor, but didn’t know it,” likely was based on the delicious and inexpensive food most Southerners ate growing up. My father told me we only ate the...
Columnist John Moore (top left) poses with his band Freedom in 1976. The posters on his bedroom wall at the time were of his musical inspirations. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com My dad hated holes in the walls. So, when mom wanted something hung up, he...
