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Mustangs find their quarterback

Mustangs find their quarterback

It’s difficult to dominate for so long. After four straight district championships, the Sachse Mustangs are looking to rebuild their roster once again. Alex Orji, formerly of Bishop Dunne and Rockwall High School, was officially an­nounced as eligible to play in the...

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Hearing to adopt budget Sept. 8

Hearing to adopt budget Sept. 8

One of the final steps before adopting the city’s 2020-21 fiscal year budget was completed last week by Sachse City Council. Council was presented with a proposed operational budget for the upcoming fiscal year which begins Oct 1. By acknowledg­ing receipt of the...

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Commissioners lose confidence in COVID-19 data

Commissioners lose confidence in COVID-19 data

Collin County commis­sioners almost pulled down the web dashboard reporting daily COVID-19 numbers, but decided instead to post a dis­claimer stating that they do not trust the data. The discussion over virus reporting came a few days af­ter the state, which provides...

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Water, emergency service rates, proposed budget presented

Water, emergency service rates, proposed budget presented

Each year, before the city’s budget is approved, its Master Fee Schedule is reviewed as well. This year’s review, during a budget workshop on Aug. 17, proposes increases in water rates for residential and non-residential customers. Residen­tial meter rates will...

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Texas tries nation’s first virtual criminal trial

Texas tries nation’s first virtual criminal trial

A Texan’s speeding ticket put her in the legal history books last week. To combat the backlog in criminal cases created by the pandemic, a Travis County justice of the peace conducted the nation’s first virtual criminal trial. The case was livestreamed on YouTube, and...

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Celebrating centennial of women’s right to vote

Celebrating centennial of women’s right to vote

In just over two months, about 9.3 million Texas women will have the option to vote in the presidential election. It’s a process that hundreds of thou­sands Texans take for granted, but for women, the process of merely making it to the polls was a hard-fought process....

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Get on the water

Get on the water

Kayaking is a wildly popular paddlesport. Paddlesports offer people unique ways to enjoy nature while getting up close and personal with expansive waterways. Kayaking is re­markably accessible for people of all skill levels and interests. According to the Outdoor...

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Finding forever homes for felines, canines

Finding forever homes for felines, canines

The pandemic has put a pause on Clear the Shelters this year, but that doesn’t mean families can’t rescue a new friend. Sachse Animal Shelter even offers free adoptions for hard-to-place pets. For the full story, see our Aug. 20 issue or subscribe online. By Morgan...

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