Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have...
September is Suicide Prevention Month throughout Garland ISD campuses, and counselors are working to ensure students and their families have the resources they need. Responsive Services Administrator Lisa Olsen said the district is planning several district-wide...
5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse got a chance to be on the receiving end of a donation — and further their mission to serve more people in the local communities experiencing food insecurity. Several residents, city staff, elected officials, along with the Sachse Chamber...
Garland ISD board members voted to approve a temporary mask requirement for all students and staff at the Aug. 24 board meeting. The mask requirement went into effect Sept. 1 and lasts until Oct. 26, or until further guidance is provided on Gov. Greg Abbott’s...
Sachse voters will be asked to cast their ballot on four bond proposals and eight amendments to the Texas Constitution in an election called for Nov. 2 by city council. The four proposals, listed as Proposition A through D, total roughly $55 million to fund various...
Sachse officials know the value of preparedness training even in a city that boasts a low crime rate. The Sachse Police Department will offer a Citizen Emergency Preparedness class to teach residents what to do and what to expect from law enforcement during an...
Sachse city council met to set the bond election and budget public hearing during the Aug. 16 regular meeting. Council accepted the proposed budget and tax rate and set a public hearing for the budget for Sept. 7. Because the proposed tax rate is under the No New...
A difference of nearly $20 million in bond proposals prompted a workshop meeting between city council and city management. Sachse City Council further discussed the bond committee’s recommendation before the Aug. 2 regular meeting. The bond committee, which was...
Sachse City Council discussed the Economic Development Corporation’s goals and objectives, received an update from the CWD and discussed the community center during the Aug. 2 regular meeting. Residents will soon see an increase to $16.79 on the CWD residential trash...
