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GISD to offer free lunch

GISD to offer free lunch

Every Garland ISD student will have access to free, nu­tritious meals every school day throughout the 2021-22 school year. A student’s household in­come would typically need to meet eligibility requirements to qualify for free or re­duced-price meals. This year,...

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Traffic study results presented

Traffic study results presented

Sachse City Council made appointments to various boards and commissions, received a budget update and discussed Blackburn Road during the July 12 council meeting. Financial Director Teresa Savage presented information on the city’s long-range finan­cial plan,...

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Local residents hit the trails, explore nature

Local residents hit the trails, explore nature

While restaurants, stores and entertainment venues were closed during the pandemic, many Sachse residents took the opportunity to visit the city’s parks and trails and explore mother nature. Sachse Recreation Manag­er Cynthia Wiseman said she thinks the reason for...

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First homeowners move into The Station

First homeowners move into The Station

After two years of construc­tion, and more to follow, some of Sachse’s newest residents now call The Station home. The 134-acre mixed-use dis­trict that will add 1,000 homes, 400,000 square feet of commer­cial development and 36 acres of public parks and open space to...

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Trustees approve district budget

Trustees approve district budget

In a unanimous decision, Garland ISD trustees voted to approve the 2021-22 bud­get during the June 22 regular meeting. The total budget is $640.8 million, compared to last year’s budget of $649 million. The budget is divided into three parts: $543 million for the...

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Special legislative session announced

Special legislative session announced

Gov. Greg Abbott an­nounced a special session of the Texas Legislature start­ing July 8. The June 22 announce­ment did not specify what legislative priorities will be included in the agenda but said the items “will be an­nounced prior to the conven­ing of the special...

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Residents reminded fireworks are illegal in the city

Residents reminded fireworks are illegal in the city

With the holiday weekend fast ap­proaching and roadside fireworks stands popping up throughout Collin County, Sachse residents celebrating Indepen­dence Day this weekend are reminded that discharging fireworks — including sparklers — inside the city limits is illegal....

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City awards scholarship

City awards scholarship

Sachse City Council awarded a student with a scholarship, heard an annual review from Sachse Fire-Rescue and authorized the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a grant from Collin County in the June 21 regular meeting. Mayor Mike Felix awarded Alicia Pfeifer...

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