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GISD trustees approve budget despite deficit

GISD trustees approve budget despite deficit

Garland ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget Monday, adopting a spending plan that projects a General Fund deficit of more than $28 million while also recognizing several award-winning departments and honoring longtime Purchasing Director Mark Booker...

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City council approves Atmos settlement

City council approves Atmos settlement

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....

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AHMO sign prevails against adversity

AHMO sign prevails against adversity

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...

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New software approved to aid online permitting

New software approved to aid online permitting

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...

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Sachse volleyball plans to continue district dominance

Sachse volleyball plans to continue district dominance

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...

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Chamber hosts virtual mayoral luncheon

Chamber hosts virtual mayoral luncheon

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...

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GISD presents changes

GISD presents changes

The 2020-21 school year is off to an unusual, yet auspicious start, according to Garland In­dependent School District Su­perintendent Ricardo Lopez. In a State of the ISD ad­dress to the Sachse Chamber of Commerce Tues, Sept. 8, which also marked the return of...

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SF-R sends help south

SF-R sends help south

Sachse Fire-Rescue (SF-R) sent personnel and equipment to help with Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura. Personnel was first sent August 23 and included David Traynham, who was deployed as a Coach Bus Medic. Traynham rode on the bus where he assisted anyone that...

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