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GISD approves raises, honors former trustee

GISD approves raises, honors former trustee

The Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved salary increases for district employees and recognized a longtime former trustee during its Tuesday, April 28 meeting. Trustees unanimously approved the 2026-27 salary schedules and compensation handbook, which includes pay...

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Council approves fiscal year 2022-’23 budget, tax rate

Council approves fiscal year 2022-’23 budget, tax rate

With the current fiscal year ending Sept. 30, council considered the new budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 during its Tuesday, Sept. 6, meeting. Director of Finance David Baldwin presented the final budget, which only included two changes from what was proposed...

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Fallfest still open to vendors

Fallfest still open to vendors

With an annual fall celebration a little over a month away, local vendors can still register for a spot to showcase their business or restaurant.  The 37th Annual Sachse Fallfest hosted by the Sachse Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and end at...

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Chief speaks to city leaders in wake of officer shooting

Chief speaks to city leaders in wake of officer shooting

Sachse’s Police Chief reassured residents their community is safe in the wake of a shooting that left two officers shot two weeks ago. Bryan Sylvester addressed council during the Tuesday, Sept. 6, meeting saying the department has received several messages from...

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9/11 Stair Climb to honor 343 fallen firefighters

9/11 Stair Climb to honor 343 fallen firefighters

When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center Sept. 11, 2001, Adam Kroviak was a senior in high school while Haley Jeffcoat was just a 4-year-old with a father who worked in fire services. Kroviak recalls some memories from the day, but Jeffcoat only remembers...

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Council approves budget for upcoming year

Council approves budget for upcoming year

With the current fiscal year ending Sept. 30, council considered the new budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 during its Tuesday, Sept. 6, meeting. Director of Finance David Baldwin presented the final budget, which only included two changes from what was proposed...

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