By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Throughout the U.S., little box-like structures are popping up in neighborhoods, parks and schools – anywhere people gather – to offer free reading material. For many, those little boxes packed with books hold the key to promoting literacy for children and adults who...
The Sachse Bond 2021 Committee met May 24 at City Hall to discuss the projects they will recommend to council for the upcoming bond election to be held in November. During the March 22 regular meeting, city council issued a charge to the committee. The proposed...
The Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center in Sachse continues to remain closed despite most city facilities reopening to the public. Part of the delay in reopening the senior center is due to staffing issues. Previously, Senior Center and Program Manager Carla...
Crystal Liechty, orphan care director at Northplace Church in Sachse, loved her career as a teacher but said as she reached her 50s, her passion started to change. At the time, she was already volunteering as the orphan care director and said that the first thing...
Tails and Tales is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program and Challenge, which kicks off June 5 and runs through July 31. Manager of Library Services Daniel Laney said the Sachse Public Library will host four special events, two virtual and two in-person,...
Roads were the major topic of discussion during the May 17 regular city council meeting. Several residents spoke out about road conditions in Sachse, and Director of Public Works Corey Nesbit gave a brief update on the Merritt Road project. Resident Butch Kemper...
The Parks and Recreation Board discussed J.K. Sachse Park and The Red, White & Blue Blast during the May 13 regular meeting. The Red, White & Blue Blast will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 3 at Heritage Park. Recreation Manager Cynthia Wiseman gave an update...
Collin College and First Christian Church in Rowlett partnered with Ariel Pointe Senior Living Facility in Sachse to brighten the day of some of its residents. The three organizations teamed up to offer a stuffed animal adoption Friday, May 14 to Ariel Pointe’s...
