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Dustin Butler
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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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GISD students attend youth summit

GISD students attend youth summit

Several Garland ISD stu­dents had the opportunity to present ideas on various ways to facilitate student reengage­ment post-COVID-19 during the Congressional Award and Youth Leadership Summit. The event, held from June 14 – 17 at the Gilbreath-Reed Career and...

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Housing shortage drives prices

Housing shortage drives prices

Like much of the coun­try, Sachse is experiencing a housing shortage that is driv­ing up the market price of housing, making it difficult for many first-time buyers. Jeanie Marten of Jeanie Marten Real Estate said she recently listed a house in Sachse that not only...

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Summer events return

Summer events return

Those looking to enjoy some summer fun will have ample op­portunity this year. One of Sachse’s biggest annual events — the Red, White & Blue Blast— returns this summer and is only a few weeks away. The event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Heritage Park,...

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City of Sachse Scholarship awarded

City of Sachse Scholarship awarded

Sachse City Council awarded a Sachse 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 student...

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