Columnist John Moore was raised on fried baloney sandwiches. By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com The phrase, “We were poor, but didn’t know it,” likely was based on the delicious and inexpensive food most Southerners ate growing up. My father told me we only ate the...
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...
Jeff Bickerstaff reads proclamation saluting Hunger Awareness Month during council meeting. Kathryn Cope is with North Texas Food bank. The Sachse City Council called a public hearing to receive comments from residents on the proposed 2025-26 budget, but heard from...
Sachse City Council is considering whether to regulate donation bins scattered throughout the city after hearing a staff report recommending a new ordinance. At its Monday, Aug. 18 regular meeting, council received a proposal outlining rules for bin placement, permits...
