Cool coastal escapes for one final getaway By Carrie Dunlea By August, many Texans have had enough. Triple-digit temperatures, baked sidewalks and endless afternoons indoors have us dreaming of somewhere cooler. Fortunately, late summer can be one of the best times to...
Sachse city officials updated residents earlier this month on planned improvements to Woodbridge Parkway, outlining the scope and timeline of a roadway project that is nearing the bidding phase. The update was shared during a come-and-go public meeting held Dec. 11 at...
The Sachse City Council on Monday voted to expand the services from which the city can collect revenue for emergency responses. The council received a lengthy presentation from Assistant Fire Chief Adam Kroviak, who said the city can develop a “new revenue stream” by...
Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff presented proclamations and certificates to the young Cox Elementary School artists, during the Monday, Nov. 17, City Council meeting. He was joined in presenting the awards by Angela Clark, assistant principal at Cox Elementary. Sachse...
Kyle Potraza is responsible for ensuring Sachse residents receive the best possible protection in an emergency. As the city’s emergency management analyst, his job is to identify residents who may need extra help during disasters and encourage them to register with...
Sachse City Council, addressing rising costs of a long-running street improvement project, on Monday approved a budget amendment that projects a $7 million increase in the project. At issue is work known as the Merritt Road Project, which is being done in conjunction...
Sachse now has a municipal ordinance governing the placement, number, upkeep and penalties associated with non-compliance of the rules related to donation bins. The City Council approved a staff recommendation calling for an ordinance at its Oct. 6 meeting. The vote...
Community Waste Disposal donated $10 for every ton of recyclable material collected in August, for a total of $42,145 to aid flood relief efforts in Texas Hill Country. Courtesy CWD A company that collects garbage and recyclables from homes and businesses throughout...
In a series of recorded votes requiring each member to state their vote publicly, Sachse City Council has approved the city’s budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. Council cast the votes at its Monday, Sept. 15 regular meeting, approving all items unanimously...
