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Collin County holds public ballot testing

Collin County holds public ballot testing

Interested residents of Collin County had the opportunity to attend a public demonstration of the ballot counting process and test of voting machines before early voting begins Oct. 24. The testing was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Collin County...

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City conducting first-ever resident survey

City conducting first-ever resident survey

The city of Sachse is soliciting feedback from just under 3,000 residents on existing programs and how it can improve in the future. Assistant City Manager Lauren Rose said the city will obtain an appropriate cross-section sample of residents through the mailed...

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DFPS specialist gives tips on preventing abuse, neglect

DFPS specialist gives tips on preventing abuse, neglect

A longtime veteran of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) spoke recently at a local event about how to be aware of and report abuse, neglect or human trafficking issues to the state. Doniqua Lewis — who has served 14 years in the department —...

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Fallfest on calendar for Oct. 22

Fallfest on calendar for Oct. 22

There is a crisp chill in the air and pumpkin spice in lattes which means a Sachse fall staple is just around the corner. The 37th annual Fallfest is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Heritage Park, located at 4408 Hudson Drive. Each year the...

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GISD trustees approve choice of school calendar

GISD trustees approve choice of school calendar

District staff presented changes to a notable program by extending application windows and streamlining the process. Changes to the choice of school program were presented during the regular Garland ISD Board of Trustees meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the...

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Resident celebrates 101st birthday

Resident celebrates 101st birthday

An Oxford Glen resident recently celebrated his 101st trip around the sun with his family and members of the memory care facility. Robert Snyder said he feels “old,” but not much has changed since his 101st birthday Sunday, Sept. 25. The party held at Oxford Glen took...

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Pumpkin Prowl set for Oct. 15

Pumpkin Prowl set for Oct. 15

Spooky season is underway and a local event will challenge local residents to don their best costumes for prizes during a fall tradition in Sachse. The annual Pumpkin Prowl will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Salmon Park, located at 4302 Williford...

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Costume parties highlight library’s October events

Costume parties highlight library’s October events

Will the official start to fall in the rearview mirror, the Sachse Public Library is ramping up its fall programming in October. Senior Librarian of Programming Shelley Salcido and Library Programming Assistant Megan Noble both say they are excited about the various...

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