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More trash

After lengthy discussions on the topic in recent meetings, council finally authorized City Manager Gina Nash to execute an amended contract with Community Waste Disposal (CWD), the city’s solid waste and recycling provider, just before the current contract expires at...

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CERT volunteers gain disaster skills

CERT volunteers gain disaster skills

Seven area residents completed basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and affirmed a dedication to volunteer in times of disaster or crisis. In a classroom and in the field addressing simulated emergencies, the volunteers, Tracy Espinoza, Brenda...

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Crime stats reveal rise in theft, criminal mischief

Crime stats reveal rise in theft, criminal mischief

In a presentation to Sachse City Council last week, Police Chief Bryan Sylvester highlighted 2023 crime stats to city council, staff and citizens. Total crime increased by 17% in 2023. The total offenses, were 834 last year compared to 712 in 2022. Data presented was...

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Events old, new planned for 2024

Events old, new planned for 2024

Pop-Up Parks, a new concert series, Easter events and much more are planned for Sachse citizens this year. The city’s Parks and Recreation departments are taking things to the next level after receiving substantial budget increases for the current fiscal year. For...

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Talking trash at council: contracts, cost, bulk trash

Talking trash at council: contracts, cost, bulk trash

With frequent complaints from residents about noise made by commercial dumpsters being emptied long before dawn and homeowners leaving bulk trash out for weeks, councilmembers had plenty to say about trash. Assistant City Manager Lauren Rose gave a presentation on the...

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Education foundation gears up for annual gala

Education foundation gears up for annual gala

Boots ’N Barbecue, the largest fundraiser for the Wylie ISD Education Foundation, may be sold out, but there are still opportunities to get involved. The event, set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, will happen at a new venue — the Plano Event Center— this year. Last...

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GISD’s dyslexia training center now accredited

GISD’s dyslexia training center now accredited

Garland ISD has achieved a long-awaited milestone that benefits educators and dyslexic students alike. The Dyslexia Therapist Training Center has achieved accreditation. This milestone for the GISD Dyslexia Department has been in the works since 2019 and will allow...

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New law targets human traffickers

New law targets human traffickers

A new state law has significantly increased punishment for human traffickers. Senate Bill 4 was approved by the state Legislature during the third special session in October 2023 and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December. The new law, which went into effect Feb. 6,...

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SHS student finds soul food success

SHS student finds soul food success

Wylie’s first soul food showdown celebrated culture and history with imaginative and flavorful foods prepared by participants of all ages. The inaugural Taste of Soul event Saturday, Feb. 17, was held at Waterbrook Bible Fellowship Church in Wylie. The well-attended...

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