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City seeks resident input as budget planning starts

City seeks resident input as budget planning starts

City officials have begun work on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and are encouraging residents to participate in the process as the city develops spending priorities for the coming year. Sachse City Council invited public input during its June 1 meeting, offering...

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Library open with limited hours, services

Library open with limited hours, services

The hours won’t be as long, and not all parts of the library will be available, but we are still ex­cited to be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re working hard to comply with the 25% ca­pacity mandate by Governor Abbott, so we’re asking that our...

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Theatre students redefine education

Theatre students redefine education

Shakespeare wrote that all the world’s a stage, and Wylie High’s drama department is proving just how true that is. Between virtual class meet­ings, bedroom monologues and even video chats with pro­fessionals 1,000 miles away, theatre students are redefin­ing what a...

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Cities, businesses ‘Team up to Fight Hunger’

Cities, businesses ‘Team up to Fight Hunger’

Helping hands from several different sources can make a difference for many as com­munities follow the governor’s guidelines to keep everyone safe. Over the past six weeks, the dining rooms of area restau­rants have sat empty as owners and managers served custom­ers...

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Northplace church feeds community

Northplace church feeds community

When the Sachse area started feeling the effects of the CO­VID-19 pandemic, some church leaders decided to step up. Northplace Church has a part­nership with Convoy of Hope, a national nonprofit that provides food, supplies and humanitarian services to people in need....

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UIL to present ‘State Championships’ trophy, medals

UIL to present ‘State Championships’ trophy, medals

Wylie boys basketball will be recognized for making it to the state tournament. The UIL announced last week state qualifiers will be presented a trophy with the inscription “UIL State Championships,” medals and shirts. For the full story, see the May 7 issue or...

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King appointed Mayor pro tem

King appointed Mayor pro tem

Councilmember Cullen King was elected Mayor pro tem last week. In a regular meeting Monday, July 2, the city council voted to appoint King to the yearlong position. His term will last until the first session after electing new city council members next year. The Mayor...

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Taking top honors

Taking top honors

Sachse softball proved itself to be the top team in District 10-6A and it showed in the selection of honors. Leading the way were Most Valuable Player Mattie Boyd, Offensive Player of the Year Savana Williams, Newcomer of the Year Caitlin Clem and Coach of the Year...

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City hires senior center manager

City hires senior center manager

The Laurie Schwenk Senior Activity Center in Sachse has a new director. Carla Ayala took over the position left vacant after the sudden passing of longtime manager Dixie Dickson in May. The new director said she heard about the job opening through the Texas Municipal...

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