For the first time in half a year, stakeholders in the economic development of Sachse gathered to discuss what worked well and what needs to be planned for the future. The Sachse Economic Development Corporation (EDC) discussed its progress and goals for 2022 in a...

Texas is now a safer place for dogs thanks to the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, which went into effect Jan. 18 and bars pet owners from using a chain to tether a dog outside. The law, Senate Bill 5, was vetoed last summer by Gov. Greg Abbott but subsequently passed during...

Two long-standing elected officials, Cullen King and Mayor Mike Felix, publicly announced they would not seek re-election after 12 and 29 years on council, respectively. The announcements were made during the Sachse City Council regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 18, one...

Garland ISD rewarded select teachers with a surprise delivery of grants and scholarships to enhance learning in specific classrooms. Garland ISD Education Foundation board members delivered grants and scholarships to this year’s winners at Sachse’s four GISD schools...

If the winter storm last year proved anything, it pays to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster. Collin County Assistant Emergency Management Specialist Randall Gurney presented information about the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan during a Wednesday, Jan. 12...

Garland ISD continues to give back to an unsung part of the teaching community, substitute teachers, as part of its longstanding Sub Club. Formed as a partnership between the Garland ISD Education Foundation and the Substitute Office of Garland ISD, the program...

For those with reading as a New Year’s resolution, a returning program offers a fun, easy way to stick with it. The Sachse Public Library is bringing back its Adult Reading Challenge program for the fourth consecutive year. Residents interested in participating can...

Texas Secretary of State John Scott reminds all eligible Texas voters to ensure they are registered to vote before the upcoming deadline. The last day to register to vote for the upcoming March 1 primary race is Jan. 31. "Registering to vote in Texas is easy and...

The Dallas County Tax Office reopened all branch locations to serve the public Tuesday, Jan. 18 after closing its offices Tuesday, Jan. 11. Each of the seven offices is committed to providing a safe environment that will allow residents to conduct their business...

As a choice of school district, Garland ISD allows parents to elect which school they want their children to attend. Each year, GISD has a winter selection window for parents to select preferred schools through the district's Skyward Family Access platform. This...