A community initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and encouraging residents to shop and dine locally is returning to Sachse for a second year this spring. The Taste of Sachse, organized by the Sachse Economic Development Corporation, started on May 4, runs...
Garland Independent School District will go to the voters Nov. 3 with a Tax Ratification Election that will lower the tax rate but will raise tax bills for the average property owners. The GISD has proposed an overall tax rate of $1.36 per $100 assessed valuation. The...
Sachse has had a winning record in football every season since 2010. Don’t expect that to change nearly a decade later. Despite returning only six starters, the program built by head coach Mark “Red” Behrens is built to compete for a district championship year in and...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week loosened COVID-19 pandemic restrictions by raising the occupancy maximum to 75 percent for most businesses and facilities, and allowing visitation at long-term care facilities. The governor spelled out the changes in pandemic...
Sachse City Council met Sept. 21 approving a settlement between Atmos City Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation increasing residential power bills by $5.15 a month beginning Dec. 1. The council also approved the sale and issuance of a Series 2020 Tax Note....
As Wylie High School continues to undergo construction, the completed installation of a spirit-filled new structure to its front lawn joins the changes. A three dimensional, metal sign reading “AHMO Pirates” welcomes students, teachers and the greater community to...
Sachse City Council last week approved and adopted the budget for fiscal year 2020-21 of just over $47 million and a property tax rate of 72 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The budget goes into effect starting Oct. 1. Property tax bills using the new rate will be...
Five straight district championships later, Sachse wants to continue dominating the district. The volleyball team once again enters the 2020 season as favorites to take home the title of district champions again, led by a strong returning core. Last season was their...
Mayors from Sachse, Wylie and Rowlett took advantage of an opportunity to participate in a virtual Mayor Luncheon. The annual event, held at Woodbridge County Club in the past, was hosted by the Sachse Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Linebarger, Goggan, Blain and...
