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GISD approves raises, honors former trustee

GISD approves raises, honors former trustee

The Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved salary increases for district employees and recognized a longtime former trustee during its Tuesday, April 28 meeting. Trustees unanimously approved the 2026-27 salary schedules and compensation handbook, which includes pay...

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The Station, Ranch Park Village move forward

The Station, Ranch Park Village move forward

Two of Sachse’s newest and largest developments are inch­ing closer to completion. During their Monday, July 13 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a final plat for phase 1 of Ranch Park Village, a final plat for phase 1 of The Station and a...

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City strives for transparency in COVID reporting

City strives for transparency in COVID reporting

As Texas’ number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb, Sachse city officials are working to ensure transparency and timeliness in communication with residents. Strategic Services Manager Lauren Rose noted that since Sachse doesn’t have its own health department, all...

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UIL announces new plan for 2020-2021 calendar

UIL announces new plan for 2020-2021 calendar

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) came out with a revised calendar and COVID-19 for the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday. The new plan differs depending on the activity and conference.  The changes are meant to follow the health situations across the...

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Trade enforcement creates American jobs

Trade enforcement creates American jobs

Roughly one in four American workers has filed for unemployment since the pandemic began. To stem the historic tide of unemployment, policymakers quickly put together a series of legislative packages to help companies keep their workers on payroll. An often-overlooked...

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Parade planned as car show replacement

Parade planned as car show replacement

Cars Under the Stars has been a Sachse staple for 16 years, but the annual car show is going to look a little different this time. Instead of parking in the Sachse High School front parking lot, vehicle enthusiasts will wind through about eight miles of neighborhoods...

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Pirate ship provides icy treasures

Pirate ship provides icy treasures

Although the Wylie High School Pirates were not the inspiration for a business ven­ture several years ago, the pirate ship that houses Skal­lywags snow cone stand down the road from the school cam­pus is a natural fit. The Wylie ship named Hal­ey Marie, at 2771 FM...

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Sales tax revenue decreases

Sales tax revenue decreases

The city of Sachse received a sales tax reimbursement check from the Texas State Comptroller this month for $197,476, a 15.32 percent decrease from a year ago. Reimbursements to Texas cities were distributed by the comptroller this month for taxes collected on retail...

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TEA outlines school start guidelines

TEA outlines school start guidelines

Texas Education Agency last week released a list of compre­hensive guidelines for opening public schools for fall semester classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the TEA guidance deals with protecting the health of students and staff as schools open, such as...

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