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Texas counties among nations’s fastest growing

Texas counties among nations’s fastest growing

Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new...

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Solar car team places second

Solar car team places second

In a close race, the Solar Car Team from Wylie East High School finished second in its division last week at the Solar Car Challenge held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. The WEHS team, which led the first day, finished second to the Prosper Mighty Engineers. It...

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Districts plan back to school fairs

Districts plan back to school fairs

School districts are gearing up to welcome students back to class. Wylie, Garland and Plano Independent School Districts will offer back to school fairs over the next few weeks to help families prepare. WISD’s fair is set for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at the...

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City prepares to set budget

City prepares to set budget

Budget season is upon us, and city officials are gearing up to readjust finances. Sachse City Council met in regular session Monday, July 15 to discuss the long-range financial plan and preliminary Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Finance Director Teresa Savage...

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Heat safety imperative as temperatures rise

Heat safety imperative as temperatures rise

The end of July means we’re halfway through the worst of the heat. Nicknamed “the dog days of summer,” July and August typically mark hottest days of the year. With temperatures continuing to rise into the upper 90s and low 100s, it becomes even more crucial for...

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Storm system draws emergency personnel to North Texas

Storm system draws emergency personnel to North Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today deployed state resources to the North Texas area and other locations in anticipation of severe weather expected to hit the region through Friday. In addition to water rescue operations teams, the Governor has also deployed helicopters and...

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