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Sheriff joins global public safety program

Sheriff joins global public safety program

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...

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Shewmake starts career at Single-A affiliate

Shewmake starts career at Single-A affiliate

Wylie East graduate Braden Shewmake’s professional baseball debut came sooner than expected. The 2019 Atlanta Braves draftee was elevated to the Single-A club, Rome Braves, Thursday, June 20. He was joined by fellow 2019 draftee Shea Langeliers. Shewmake was the 21st...

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City Council denies rezoning request

City Council denies rezoning request

In a unanimous decision last week, councilmembers denied a rezoning request after receiving negative feedback from citizens. Council met in regular session Monday, June 17 to conduct a public hearing about the potential rezoning of 6.18 acres of land on Sachse Road to...

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Sen. Paxton makes ‘10 Worst’ list

Sen. Paxton makes ‘10 Worst’ list

Freshman state Sen. Angela Paxton earned recognition from Texas Monthly magazine this month with her listing as one of the “10 Worst” members of the 86th Texas Legislature. The magazine issues its best and worst lists every two years after the legislature meets for...

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Honor America’s freedom with area events

Honor America’s freedom with area events

Looking for ways to celebrate our nation’s independence? Well. there is certainly no shortage of things to do, so put on your brightest patriotic attire and check out any one, or all of the featured events highlighted below for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday....

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Fireworks, food and fun on tap

Fireworks, food and fun on tap

City to host Red, White and Blue Blast next week Sachse’s most popular event is just around the corner. The Red, White and Blue Blast, which draws several thousand attendees each year, is set for Wednesday, July 3. Although many crowd favorites will be back this year,...

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Teams travel to Hurst

Teams travel to Hurst

Sachse and Wylie East made the trek to Hurst for a 7-on-7 state tournament. The Mustangs came up just short of qualifying for the tourney at College Station. They lost in the qualifying round of the June 15 LD Bell Div. I SQT. The Mustangs were corralled 39-25 by...

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Summer fun planned for city

Summer fun planned for city

Anyone looking to celebrate summer can do so without driving more than a few miles. Sachse’s biggest event of the year – the Red, White and Blue Blast – is only two weeks away. Beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, thousands of people will descend on Heritage Park to...

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Information sought on missing man

Information sought on missing man

Wylie Police are requesting assistance in locating a Wylie man who has been missing for two weeks. On May 30, 2019 at approximately 6:38 pm, Wylie Police responded to the 400 block of Fleming St in reference to a welfare concern. Upon officers’ arrival, it was learned...

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