Tom Washington points to a map showing the size of the Virginia colony in the 1650s. The map was part of his discussion of his ancestor John Washington’s arrival in the New World in 1657. Shelley Dowdle/The Sachse News Family history connected the past and present...
Sachse City Council has completed its budget for the coming fiscal year, approving several measures to wrap up the lengthy process that began this past spring. Council members met Sept. 8 to finalize four items left to complete the budget. It approved three of them on...
City Secretary Leah Granger, right, with Stephanie Storm and Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff, received the Achievement of Excellence Award. Photo: John Kanelis/The Sachse News Sachse City Council on Monday set Sept. 8 as the date for approving a municipal budget for fiscal...
Steve Hammerle addresses the crowd Sunday after Sachse High School’s gymnasium was dedicated in his honor. The former principal, who spent nearly 50 years in public education, called the recognition “the highlight of my career.” John Kanelis/The Sachse News They made...
The Sachse City Council on Monday advanced the proposed 2026-27 city budget one step closer to adoption by approving the maximum property tax rate for the coming fiscal year. Council members received a lengthy report on the budget process from finance director David...
Collin County commissioners on Monday received a report outlining a possible bond issue election that could appear on the November ballot. The county could seek $820 million in bonds to fund several projects, including a major expansion of the county jail, which...
Sachse Place 4 Councilmember Tim Legh-Page takes the oath of office during last week’s City Council meeting. Joining him are his wife, Rachel, and their children, Brecklyn, Reid and Taryn. John Kanelis/The Sachse News The Sachse City Council welcomed a new member to...
An aerial view shows Sachse's Fifth Street/Old Town District, where city officials are pursuing a long-term redevelopment effort aimed at creating a walkable mixed-use destination for residents and visitors. Courtesy photo City of Sachse Nearly 25 years after city...
The Sachse City Council received Monday a preliminary municipal budget for the coming fiscal year, signaling a significant change in the way the city traditionally has prepared its financial document. Finance Director David Baldwin said the city plans to present...
