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Sachse weighs 2027 bond election

Sachse weighs 2027 bond election

Sachse City Council began considering Monday whether to ask voters to approve a municipal bond package to fund a range of city projects. Council members heard from Assistant City Manager Logan Thatcher, who presented a list of potential bond projects that a citizens...

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Sachse updates council meeting rules

Sachse updates council meeting rules

The Sachse City Council, acting Monday on an agenda containing one action item, approved a resolution establishing its Rules of Order for conducting the public’s business. The resolution is tied to a provision in the city charter requiring council to review its...

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Council approves budget, selects bond committee

Council approves budget, selects bond committee

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...

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Council sets Sept. 8 date to approve 2026-27 budget

Council sets Sept. 8 date to approve 2026-27 budget

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...

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School celebrates Hammerle’s lasting legacy

School celebrates Hammerle’s lasting legacy

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...

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Council resumes budget discussions

Council resumes budget discussions

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...

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County weighs $820M bond

County weighs $820M bond

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...

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Legh-Page joins Sachse City Council

Legh-Page joins Sachse City Council

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...

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