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GISD unites to save lives

GISD unites to save lives

North Texas, along with most of the country, is facing a critical shortage of something every person needs to stay alive: blood. Specifically, blood donations. The already-low supply was further drained when 22 people were murdered in El Paso on Aug. 3. Dallas-based...

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Wedding trends and timeless traditions

Wedding trends and timeless traditions

For years and years June was thought to be the month for getting married. Yet the last few years fall has really been giving it a run for all its wedding money.   For the full story, see the Aug. 29 issue or subscribe online.   By Jennifer M....

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New Texas Safety Commission meets for first time

New Texas Safety Commission meets for first time

Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 22 hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, pulling together a group of lawmakers, educators, advocates, community leaders and public safety experts. Created Aug. 19 by the governor, the commission is tasked with developing “an...

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Registration opens for Leadership Sachse

Registration opens for Leadership Sachse

The Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a new class of future leaders. Registration for Leadership Sachse has officially opened, and will close Aug. 31. If chosen – there are only eight spots available – participants will meet once a month from September through May...

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Underclassmen fill out roster

Underclassmen fill out roster

In previous seasons Sachse football’s varsity roster was senior heavy. That won’t be the case in 2019. Out of 72 athletes, 38 are in their final season of high school football.   For the full story, see the Aug. 22 issue or subscribe online.   By David...

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New laws go on the books effective Sept. 1

New laws go on the books effective Sept. 1

Starting next month, Texans will be able to order beer and wine with a pizza delivery and buy craft beers at a brewery. Those changes in state laws are among the 477 approved by the 86th Texas Legislature. Some of the new laws have already taken effect and others,...

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First day numbers up

First day numbers up

Sachse-based campuses increased by nearly 300 students on the first day of school. A total of 5,720 students attended classes Monday, Aug. 12, up by 294 from 5,426 last year.   For the full story, see the Aug. 22 issue or subscribe online.   From Staff...

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Armstrong Elementary on track to win district prize

Armstrong Elementary on track to win district prize

One Sachse campus is on a mission to win a district-wide honor. Garland ISD launched myON, a program giving students access to thousands of online books and news articles, at the beginning of June. Officials also announced a contest to see who could read the most...

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